Was originally replying to this, but moved my post here since it’s probably more fitting.
To add some ETA complication ideas of my own (those might probably be difficult to implement, but I’m throwing them out there for fun):
- Late arrival: Target starts already in one of their alternate routes (or past their one-time start routine).
I replayed Ellipses recently and found it annoying how much waiting can be needed for targets from that track (Collector/Liability/Ascensionist) to start their later loops, especially after messing up and having to restart. Stowaway/Ex-Dictator/Deceivers (Guru to be exact) could be another combo to try that comes to mind at the moment. If saves in ETs are not allowed, this could be a decent compromise for the wait-intensive ETs. - Collaborators: There are additional Elusive Targets present (basically stitching 2 ET missions into one).
Bonus points if those ETs have lore connections (e.g. Forger+Broker, Ex-Dictator+Warlord) - Heavy Surveillance: More cameras, evidence recorders are removed.
Initially came up with this as a potential modifier for Serial Killer, since I thought it would be a challenging addition for an otherwise safe and small area with a lot of NPCs to beware of. Though I believe some other ETs could work with it as well. - Interception: Target carries an item you have to collect (possibly illegal to pick up).
Initially thought of it when thinking about Politician’s easy gas lamp kill and various poison kills for other ETs.
Though I guess this complication is particularly “anti-fun” and its goal can be achieved with already existing melee kils only complication, so I don’t see is as that good. - Idk how to name it: Eliminate at leas 3 guards, eliminating guards no longer affects SA or score (like in Wrath Termination).
Technically you can already play this way when ignoring the red guns in the corner, but having some sort of official encouragement like in Freelancer might still be worth considering I think. Mostly intended for targets with annoying amounts of guards nearby such as Angel of Death, Bookkeeper, Warlord, Ex-Dictator or Gunrunner. Politician might also be fun for “kill everyone except the body double” runs.