Hi there, Mikey here — just wanted to share a few ideas I mentioned to Gryphon on @IcemanIsaac’s stream. These concepts are designed to deepen player immersion and retention while giving your game a real identity punch. ⸻ 1. Reactive Perk System – Make Gameplay Feel Earned Imagine perks that activate dynamically, mid-match, like the Quick Draw pop-up — but earned through high-stakes moments (e.g., kill streaks or tanking damage in one life). Example: • Player takes 500 damage without dying • Boom — “Hardened” flashes on screen • Red-tinted tile with a translucent WW2-style helmet pierced by a bullet • For the rest of that life: 25% damage reduction This could be lightweight to implement (think: if (damageTaken >= 500 && !died) { activatePerk("Hardened"); }) — but would feel massive in-game. Limit to 3 reactive perks to keep it clean. These should be rare and trigger real dopamine — accompanied by ominous sound design and striking visuals. Give the player a reason to feel like they’re in a “powered-up” phase of the match. ⸻ 2. Visibility Strategy – Own the Off-Peak Hours on Twitch The game already plays buttery smooth — but discoverability is the key bottleneck now. I recommend a targeted sponsored stream campaign during off-peak Twitch hours. With how polished this is, even a couple of streamers holding the top spot can drive massive momentum. Strategically staggered streams = more consistent front-page visibility = organic community growth. ⸻ 3. Reactive Cosmetics – Wear the War Let players look like they’re heating up. Killstreaks or high performance could trigger subtle but evolving cosmetic effects: • Neon cracks forming and glowing brighter with each kill • Armor getting visually torn, burned, or bloodied • Helmet glowing faintly red like it’s battle-scorched It’s purely cosmetic but tells a story mid-game — players can see at a glance who’s on fire, who’s dangerous. Instant tension. Instant cool factor. These ideas are original. My own. ChatGPT was used for formatting and to improve readability. Cheers!