tank class that uses a riot shield

I thought having a tank class would be pretty cool. The tank would have a riot shield that they use as their primary and maybe a pistol in their other hand that they shoot with great inaccuracy at anywhere but melee range. Their shields would degrade with use during the course of the game like combat armor and they would have to repair it or buy an upgrade just like other classes do with guns. They could have a short range taunt that only lasts for a couple seconds, be able to hold back clots and stalkers with their shield but get knocked backwards by fleshpounds, use the shield to knock back weak enemies but only stun strong enemies for like a second.



This wouldnt be an overpowered class because fleshpounds would knockback the tank so there cant be a 6 man tank team in phalanx formation the whole game, scrakes and gorefasts would eat through shields fast if team members dont react fast enough, and judging from the released specimen trailer it looks like enemies come in through all different angles so the tank could really only cover a small front.



I think this class would round out a killing floor group nicely with the holy trinity of mmos; tank, healer, dps. With the restrictions and benefits I listed, I think this class would be pretty balanced.



And if this doesnt get used in the final release, hopefully some talented modder sees this and considers making something.