I want to try the current system first (assuming the devs still like it by the time beta starts), but I would also like them to test out limiting hacking to a certain class at some point in beta as well.
I agree with The Degenatron on some points. I believe that they already intend Infiltrators the be the hacking class, so I'd like to see that variation tested. I wouldn't mind if every hacker, even the snipers, had the option to hack control consoles by default. It would be different than the REK system, but similar in some ways, and still equally as interesting IMO. Limiting it to the infiltrator class
and requiring them to cert into it at the cost of other options would probably be a little bit too limited. Not having a hacker along was an occasional mistake in early PS1, but it would become a frequent problem if it were too restricted. Bad idea for something as important as hacking a base.
The very importance of hacking a base is a pretty strong argument in favor of allowing everyone to hack actually. Limitations are usually better left to peripheral gameplay elements, not core elements that you need to do to progress the game.
But I think that allowing all infiltrators to hack CC's could potentially be a good middle ground still. You could make it an extremely limited hacking tool, that could only hack control points. Hacking anything else would then require certification specialization.
Originally Posted by Bags
I also don't like that you can rotate around while hacking with your gun out.
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I like that you can rotate around. It's like if you were able to peek over your shoulder while hacking. Maybe the process doesn't require your full attention at every second of the hack. Being locked to the one view was kind of annoying. Maybe if it were more like freelook in vehicles, with a limited range that you could rotate your head, while your body stayed motionless.
But I agree with having the gun out being lame. Someone coming in should be noticeable if you have your head turned in their general direction, but the attacker should still have the upper hand for a moment, as the person stopped hacking to pull out their gun. Lone wolfing a control point should be possible, but be made 10x better with team work, as most game elements should be.