Spike/Shrapnel mines

I removed the old post, and have replaced it with a new, re-written form of the same idea.

I wrote it like shit, that's my bad.

Ok, so Shrapnel or Spike mines would be an form of the current mine that could be purchased for a combination of stone and gold from the builder shop. They would cost about 30 gold and 25 stone.

Shrapnel mines would basically be used by builders as a defensive item.
You throw them down, they activate like normal mines, and then when touched by an enemy they explode releasing damaging shrapnel, which would hurt nearby players.

Shrapnel mines would NOT cause damage to the environment.

Shrapnel mines would be a way of defending the builder and structures.
It would help especially against rushes, as enemies would be forced to go slower in bases.

 

I was really hoping it was a mine that laid down spikes. I don't see how this is different then the current mines except there's no explosion.

 

i dont see it as a necesary feature in game right now

 

Theres no explosion so they can't be used to wreak enemy bases, and you can without destroying your buildings put it on your own base.

 

I see the cleverness now. Once or twice I've seen someone put a dent in their own base using their own mine.

 

You explained the reason to have these poorly, In the OP you should add that these are mines you could place in your own base for defense, as current mines can only be used as offence.

 

As bru-jaz said, it is not a needed in-game right now, maybe in future when the game is good and devs have time for little features yes, but not now.

 

I've seen many builders foolishly putting the current mines with flag. So I think a mine that does no damage to structures is a welcome sight for more base defenses