[HERO CONCEPT] Lettie the Mime

[Torchwix]

the reception to her was pretty good so I decided to finally post her here. some aspects are still WIP but her basic info and kit are done! (also apologies if the thread is horribly made, I’m posting this from mobile )

I don’t have stats figured out for her kit. (admittedly I’m still learning how to play Deadlock so I don’t have the knowledge for that)

(I’ll share the text for easier reading

[ABILITY KIT]

FOURTH WALL(1) - Summon a spectral barrier.
A short duration semi-transparent wall that knocks back enemies who come into contact with it.

FLY BY(2) - Send out Lettie’s companion, Chester.
Chester is sent out to mark an enemy. Once marked, their location is continuously transmitted to Lettie. The mark detonates if the enemy uses an ability, dealing damage and briefly revealing nearby enemies. Chester can be shot down before reaching his target and the mark expires if the enemy moves far enough away.

ON THE WIRE(3) - Tether an enemy with a spectral rope.
Lettie mimes a game of tug of war, tethering an enemy with a spectral rope. The tether applies a movement debuff that increases the harder the enemy resists. Enemies who commit to fleeing and break the rope at maximum range take burst damage. Enemies who stay and fight are able to wait out the duration to break it with no penalty, but remain in her range the entire time.

STANDING OVATION(4) - Take a bow.
An enormous pair of spectral hands rise from the ground in a wide radius, mimicking a clapping crowd. Enemies inside of this area are struck in pulses emitted with each clap. The final clap is a massive burst of damage that stuns everything inside.
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As for her weapon, it’s likely going to be an ‘invisible’ gun, I just need to figure out the details of it.
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[INFO]

LETIZIA VALLESI is a STREET PERFORMER often portraying as a mime. She loves to perform wherever she can, regardless if the place is rundown or dingy or unwelcoming. Practically every corner has been visited by her as she loves being seen by everyone and anyone. It’s something she genuinely enjoys.

Aside from her performances, she is an INFORMATION BROKER working with anyone who pays. She doesn’t care who you are, what you do or where you’re from. All she cares about is how loud your money talks.

If you look to the skies, you’ll see PIGEONS perched on ledges, telephone wires, windowsills and more. Known to nobody, she is able to utilize them as her own mobile SURVEILLANCE. She’ll never tell anyone.

Refuses to work or cooperate with the OSIC.
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As for voicelines, there’s two options I’m deciding between:

[1] She communicates through her pigeon, Chester

OR

[2] Chopped up voicelines from other heroes/people spliced together to form new sentences (EX: Jacket’s lines in Payday 2) [thank you to cyber stan for the idea!]
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[CONCEPT ART]

 

[BoxyOfRoxy]

thats good shit tbh

 

[Torchwix]

thats good shit tbh

thank you! I’ve been painstakingly working on her for awhile so I appreciate it

 

[spacelike4]

I like the idea of the imaginary gun. Maybe it does damage but you don't see any bullets.

 

[Magnuslodding]

Wonderful

 

[nathanieljbrill]

Good design. My note would be that she has a way of pulling people in but not a way of taking advantage of people being in melee with her.

 

[Torchwix]

I like the idea of the imaginary gun. Maybe it does damage but you don't see any bullets.

I was thinking that, I don’t know if maybe it would need visual clarity or not, I’ll see about getting more feedback so I know how to proceed with it. I definitely won’t scrap it or stray too far from it.

someone did give an idea that she could do the training dummy animations but mime them in the air instead of actually holding a gun which would work with the imaginary gun vibe well!

 

[Torchwix]

Good design. My note would be that she has a way of pulling people in but not a way of taking advantage of people being in melee with her.

thank you for the feedback! I’ll keep it in mind and adjust accordingly