Plinkster Raid

Started by Wes, March 06, 2020, 06:40:10 PM

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Wes

Currently, different raid types provide a variety of challenges. A "Plinkster" raid might add an interesting challenge.

A plinkster raid behaves similarly to a sapper raid, but instead of getting close and fighting when they take damage, they choose to shoot at buildings from a distance and run away when they take damage. Plinkster raids avoid pathing within a certain range of buildings. Plinkster raids are less interested in killing colonists and animals, and more interested in destroying buildings.

Possible strategies for defeating a plinkster raid include leaving the base and chasing the plinksters, repeatedly scaring them away until they starve, sniping them with timed barrages, or using mortars.

Strategies that are weak to plinkster raids are door peeking, outdoor furniture baiting, trap halls, and killboxes.

If plinksters have long-ranged weapons and/or combine with other types of raids, they can be difficult to deal with, especially in large numbers.