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[Feature Request] Could Sonar hurt divers ?

Posted: Sun May 03, 2020 2:40 pm
by Erwyn
I repost my Github Feature request as I was redirected here. For Reference: https://github.com/Regalis11/Barotrauma/issues/2760

Hi there!

It just came to my attention that Active Sonar is a dangerous device and could hurt badly divers. I'm no expert, but if this is true it could be really interesting to have some kind of mechanic around this implemented.

Here are some links:

* Reddit Thread about it
* Wikipedia article about Active Sonar and Mammals

If this is irrelevant or a duplicate, sorry ! I just love this game and thought it could be interesting.

Keep up the good work !

Re: [Feature Request] Could Sonar hurt divers ?

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:30 pm
by DECAFBAD
The sonar effect could be anything from a visual only "disorienting" effect, or it could possibly stun the diver for a moment.

It could be argued that the heavy deep diving suit protects the wearer from the extreme damages that could kill them.

The sonar should definitely be audible for divers, though.