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Prot does require skill because u have to actaully hit someone
Every kit (even if you don't use any kit at all) requires you to actually hit someone. I wouldn't say that this is an argument for protection, just a statement about the game.
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and prot isnt that hard to kill
This depends. For people who can't aim and shoot quickly at the same time, prot is very difficult to kill. However, this is what makes the kit useful. The problem is that it's a little bit too useful IMO.
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The problem is, is that it requires very MINIMUM skill. So, unlike most of the other kits, it doesn't require you to aim, or shoot, etc. It basically gives you an extra life if you are hit once.
Agreed.
I would like to point out that some other kits are like this as well. Flash and commando for instance, don't require you to do anything differently to take advantage of them, the same way protection doesn't require you to change your playstyle in order to take advantage of the extra hit.
However, commando DOES require you to get a killstreak in order to use it, and flash requires you to get a ks to get a better advantage, which adds a level of difficulty to using them. This is something that protection does not do. This is why Candyland (and others) have suggested that the protection's vest regen be tied to killstreaks instead of a timer.
Plus, most people tend to agree that having an extra hit is a bit more OP than running faster. The difference, and what could make prot balanced, is the difficulty in obtaining that advantage.
Here's what I mean.
~ Flash ~
Speed isn't necessarily a large advantage, but having it all the time (you at least have a speed 1 potion) balances things out and makes it more advantageous.
~ Commando ~
Having infinite paintballs is pretty OP. What balances this out, is that you must get to a 3ks to get a single instant reload, and a 5ks before you can have infinite shots.
~ Protection ~
Being able to receive an extra hit in a "1 hit kill" game is pretty OP. Currently, nothing balances this kit out, since you aren't required to do anything but wait in order to use it.
What would balance this kit out, is requiring you to get a ks in order to use it. (like commando)










