SuggestedCriminals Wear Masks — Shouldn't Our Characters?

about 8 hours ago

YUANYUAN

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YUANYUAN

-19 Respect

about 8 hours ago

Suggestion: Add Masks and Watches as New Equipment Slots

 

Hello everyone,

 

I would like to suggest two new equipment categories for Cartel Empire:

 

- Masks

- Watches

 

Currently we can equip weapons, armor, throwables, and a dog, but there are still opportunities to expand the equipment ecosystem in a way that fits the criminal theme of the game.

 

Why Masks Make Sense

 

Masks are one of the most iconic pieces of equipment associated with criminal organizations.

 

When people think of:

 

- Bank robbers

- Cartels

- Smugglers

- Organized crime groups

 

they often imagine individuals concealing their identity.

 

Adding masks would fit naturally into the game's atmosphere and immersion.

 

Potential Gameplay Benefits

 

Masks could provide bonuses such as:

 

- Increased intimidation

- Improved stealth

- Reduced visibility during operations

- Increased success rates on certain activities

- Small combat bonuses

 

The exact bonuses could be balanced by the developers.

 

More Customization

 

Masks would allow players to personalize their characters further.

 

Examples:

 

- Bandanas

- Ski masks

- Tactical masks

- Luxury designer masks

- Cartel-themed masks

- Festival-style masks

 

This would make characters feel more unique and memorable.

 

Why Watches Make Sense

 

In organized crime, timing is everything.

 

Operations, shipments, meetings, and coordinated attacks often rely on precise timing.

 

A watch slot would be a realistic and interesting addition to the game.

 

Potential Gameplay Benefits

 

Different watches could provide bonuses such as:

 

- Faster operation completion times

- Reduced cooldowns

- Improved production efficiency

- Faster travel

- Increased income generation

- Better event performance

 

Again, exact balancing would be up to the developers.

 

Progression Opportunities

 

Watches could range from:

 

- Cheap street watches

- Tactical field watches

- Luxury cartel watches

- Rare collectible watches

 

This would create another progression path for players to work toward.

 

Benefits for the Game

 

More Equipment Diversity

 

The game currently has limited equipment categories.

 

Masks and watches would increase build variety and give players more choices when customizing their loadouts.

 

More Long-Term Goals

 

New equipment categories mean more items to collect, upgrade, and trade.

 

This keeps progression interesting for both new and veteran players.

 

Fits the Existing Theme

 

Unlike completely changing the setting, masks and watches feel like a natural extension of the criminal empire fantasy that Cartel Empire is built around.

 

They add depth without changing what makes the game unique.

 

Final Thoughts

 

Masks and watches would:

 

- Expand character customization

- Create new progression goals

- Add more strategic choices

- Improve immersion

- Fit perfectly within the existing world of Cartel Empire

 

I believe these additions could strengthen the equipment system while staying true to the game's core identity.

 

What do you think? Would you like to see masks and watches added as equipment slots in a future update?

Responses

41 minutes ago

DAS_LOBOTOMIST

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DAS_LOBOTOMIST

59 Respect

41 minutes ago

Boots, Gloves pants as well!