As we approach Honor’s Fall, we’re excited to tease the new National blueprints that we’re releasing. We can’t thank the print team - Jeff Dahl, Jeff Thelen and our own Damien Burke - for their months of work bring you these prints.
The hardest thing about armor is actually wearing it. Our physreps can often be hot, uncomfortable, and hamper movement. Since Requiem sees a lot more hit-and-run tactics than standing battles, we wanted to come up with a new armor where the phys-rep was actually light and comfortable. Thus… the Fast Mover Vest.
What Is It?
The Fast Mover Vest is armor that’s always worth 10 armor points (like the Striker’s Coat, it can’t be crafted up or augmented)... that explicitly states it only requires 35% coverage. Mechanically, it improved Enhanced Movement, including giving people a brand new option: the ability to run away from a By the Sound of My Voice or Area of Effect call.
Design Insights
Enhanced Movement is one of the more common skills in the game, particularly in Requiem. When we submitted our ideas to the print team, we wanted to fill a gap that existed amongst the armor prints for people who just wanted to wear an armored vest. With some unique abilities, the Fast Mover Vest offers people a meaningful choice when it comes to “what armor do I wear?”
Why We Think It’s Cool
First, it makes grabbing your buddy and getting out of combat a lot easier. You can now get twice as far from the threat for slightly less mind. But the thing we really think is cool is the PFA ability - it might be the only way to react to an Area of Effect call. While it’s a niche ability, it could be a life-saver.
