Rhodes: Hot-Tempered Master of Explosions!

[AlmightyChaos]

Introducing Rhodes, the undisputed master of explosions!

Rhodes​

HOT TEMPER - AREA DENIAL - KABOOM​

Lore: "Highly intelligent, but impulsive, reckless, and sometimes slightly maniacal, the hot-tempered Frank 'The Bomber' Rhodes has made a living as an demolitions expert working through various jobs that required his expertise around Midwest, US, his home state - Mostly either leveling old, abandoned buildings to the ground or blowing up rock canyons for future construction sites, among other jobs of similar nature - all for which he was paid handsomely. But he was starting to get bored of it all, and fast... he wanted some real action, something that would really test his mettle. He then began hearing news about the Patrons and their imminent arrival onto this world, and the ritual that was to take place on the Cursed Apple in New York, and not to mention, all the various combatants that will be there as well. And so, Rhodes started packing his bombs, his trusty double-barrel shotgun, and other essentials, then left his home and headed straight for New York. There, he seeks the action he has been craving for. Things are about to get explosive very fast when he gets there... and by the looks of it, he's going to have a time of his life!"

Weapon: "Anger Management"

Close Range​

Spreadshot​

Heavy Hitter​

Ammo: 2 Bullets Per Shot: 12 Bullets Per Sec: 2 Bullet Damage: 3.92 Damage Per Second: 94 Reload Time: 1.85 Sec Falloff Range: 15m - 32m

Weapon Notes: - Anger Management can fire either one barrel at a time or both barrels at once before reloading. The weapon has no fire rate cap. - Fire Rate bonuses gained convert into Reload speed instead, up to a Max of 40%. - Anger Management does not gain any additional Ammo.

Vitality

Max Health: 740 Health Regen: 1 Bullet Resist: 0% Spirit Resist: 0% Move Speed: 7 m/s Sprint Speed: +1.8 m/s Stamina: 3

1st Ability: Dynamite Bundle

2nd Ability: Rocket Flight

3rd Ability: Remote Bomb

Ultimate Ability: Mother of All Bombs

 

[AlmightyChaos]

This is possibly the 1st hero of mine that doesn't have any supernatural stuff going on, just an angry man with lots of bombs. I honestly don't see why there can't be any of those types of heroes in the game.



The main playstyle for this hero is, obviously, Area Denial with lots of burst damage(as has been my usual MO for all the heroes that I've made so far).

Main weapon is a double-barrel shotgun, a close-range classic - wider spread than other 'Spreadshot' weapons but higher damage per shot. The other drawback, aside from the wider pellet spread, is the reload speed, but I made it so that any fire rate bonus you get from whatever source(items, statues, etc.), gets converted into reload speed instead.

1st skill is, mechanics-wise, a combination of two things - Dynamite Pack from TF2(cut content) and Dynamite Bundle from Blood(1997 FPS game). But now that I think about, maybe, JUST maybe, a little bit of Alchemist's Unstable Concoction from Dota 2 also trickled in as well. I mean, it's just an opinion at this point, but I think that Blood's Dynamite Bundle and Alchemist's 2nd ability probably have something in common...

2nd skill is what I thought would be used either as an escape tool or used to engage in combat(latter for which I also have given this ability bonus weapon damage per hero hit, and a barrier at T2). I'm not entirely sure if the weapon damage or the barrier gets added to you if you choose to detatch yourself from the rocket and send it flying to whatever you just aimed at.

3rd skill is, for all intents and purposes, for defensive stuff, like zoning, laying traps in tight spaces, etc.
It could probably be used offensively, too. The T2 upgrade, which, after dealing 500 damage applies a Slow for 3s, came at a last second before I posted this.

4th and Ultimate Ability is just that: a Big bomb that makes a huge Boom. All that awesome power comes at a price of having a much longer cooldown, however. You also gotta be mindful of where you gonna launch this bomb from, for it needs almost 2 seconds of channel time to fire it.


I do have voice lines in mind for this hero as well, but I'll post those later, however. Just probably need to write some lines down on paper first, though.

 

[Aush0J]

*Looks at 3rd ability* old Techies fans rejoicing.

But seriously, we need more explosion-based heroes and this fits the bill. Hope it gets added.

 

[AlmightyChaos]

*Looks at 3rd ability* old Techies fans rejoicing.

But seriously, we need more explosion-based heroes and this fits the bill. Hope it gets added.

Yeah, little bit of Techies in there, but I had inspirations from other games that had remote controlled bombs as weapons, such as Killing Floor 2, for example.

I too hope this does get added to the game. It's about time we had something truly explosive in the Cursed Apple!

 

[AlmightyChaos]

Alright, here's the 1st part of all the Voice lines I've had in mind for this hero.

More will come later, though, for I'll be currently writing some more lines I have in mind on paper.

Hero Select Lines:

Oh, I been lookin' to blow up somethin' more than just some old buildings or canyons... I was getting really, REALLY bored!

Dynamite... check, bombs... check, my trusty boomstick... check! Oh... damn it, I forgot my earplugs!

Don't push me, I've got a CRAPTON of anger inside, and I'm not afraid to take it out on someone!

I'm far away from home, but I think it'll all be worth it in the end, though.

Who's lookin' to get blown up by me!?

Hey, You! Are you just gonna stand there or somethin'!? Let me at 'em!!

I been blowin' up ol' buildings 'n' rock canyons across Midwest. Money's always been very good, but now, it's about goddamn time I get the action I was reeeeaaally cravin'!

Oh, you thought that Goat-headed loser Billy was the angriest bastard around the US? You've yet to see how much of a Raging storm I can be!

I hear that Jezebel's got some real good stuff around... I might visit there after the ritual's been done an' dusted.

Hero Unselect Lines:

Not in the mood right now, sorry.

Got some extra bombs to build, can't help you right now.

Oh, think you can win without me? You're gonna regret that decision later on!

WHAT!? YOU'RE NOT INCLUDING ME ON THE TEAM!? THIS IS BULLSHIT!!

I think I'll just go have a beer at the bar...

Got some more old buidings to tear down, ain't got time for the ritual right now.

Well, anytime you need my bombs, you know where to find me.

Gotta vent some anger out on somethin' else, then.

*Sigh* Fine...

 

[AlmightyChaos]

Part 2 of Voice lines for this Hero.

Here's the first half of all ability-related lines, this one for 1st and 2nd abilities.

1st Ability Voice lines​

When Upgrading Ability:​

Nothin' like good ol' Dynamite!

Gotta be careful not to blow myself up...

Six sticks of dynamite? Two-hundred and forty dollars. Blowin' away a whole team full of hopeless idiots? Priceless.

I got whole stockpiles of these back home.

This'll get me through any opposition.

I ended up bearing the full brunt of the blast from dynamite so many times in my life... and you'd think I'd be used to this sort of thing by now, it's not even funny in the slightest!

If they don't stop messin' with me, they're gonna regret it real soon!

What good is one single stick o' dynamite, when you can just have more in a single bundle?

One boom, and then more booms will follow.

One box full o' these cost me like a grand. This shit ain't cheap, y'know?

When Using Ability:​

Got a present for ya!

Hope you like hot potato, 'cause here it comes!

Here, CATCH!

Comin' at ya!

SPECIAL DELIVERY!

Time to go BOOM!

Dynamite OUT!

Here it comes!

Throwin' some Dynamite!

Tossin' explosives!

1.5 seconds left to throw:​

Uh oh...

Oh no...

Oh... SHIT!!

Ah, Hell!

What the hell am I doin'!?

2nd Ability Voice lines​

When Upgrading Ability:​

I'm a professional when it comes to flyin' with rockets strapped on your back.

Some people called me a maniac for doin' this... but truth be told, I don't really give a shit for what they had to say!

Ready to fly!

Fly in, Blow a rocket in their face, go nuts with a double-barrel shotgun... what could possibly go wrong?

I'll enjoy seein' the fearful looks on their faces, when they see me comin'.

Soarin' through the skies with great vengeance and furious anger!

This rocket's all fueled up an' ready to go!

Ready to blast 'em, when I collide with 'em.

This rocket may be a bit faulty, but it has it's uses, so it's a win-win for me.

No time for regrets now!

When Using Ability:​

I'm comin' for yooouuu!!!

UP AND AWAY!!

Aaaaand LIFTOFF!!

And away I gooooooooooo...

IGNITION!!

Guts 'n' Glory, baby!

YEEEAAAAHHHH!!!

These skies belong to me today!

I'm flyin' in!

Time to take matters into my own hands!

Colliding with the Enemy:​

In your FACE, Pal!

How you like me now, huh!?

OHH, We're just gettin' started here!

Here comes the PAIN!

Now look what you made me do!