Hi,
I’ve been playing in high masters/gm since beta, and really love this game. One of the features that has not fundamentally changed since then is Nova’s clone, and while it’s gotten some buffs and additional functionality over the years, this kind of spell has so much potential.
I’d like to propose the idea that clone can be talented to “target allies”, and allow nova to control them with similar functionality to that of Samuro/Misha/TLV. Changes to their damage and health would be different than if Nova clones herself.
Consider being able to clone a tank and have it appear to walk alongside the team, as a distraction for a flank from the real one… many kinds of bait-and-switch strategies like this open up. The various clone talents change in value, and with the right numbers, can change Nova away from a one-trick-pony.