DUST Search - [Feedback] Okay so the forge gun IS a problem after all.

Jathniel wrote:

I was a defender of the forge gun as it currently works, but after using it... Something is off.

The weapon is too precise.

I took a small piece of clear tape, and balled it up. I made it small like an aim reticule dot, and I placed it right in the center of the forge gun box reticule.

This made using the forge gun SO incredibly easy.

CQC? No problem. Just line up the dot.
Mid-range? Line up the dot.
Long-range? Head the target by a fraction of the space, and line up the dot.

When it doubt, line up the dot on their feet.
This is as easy done as said.

THIS is a PROBLEM. Not a feature.

I was of the understanding that the space within the forge gun reticule indicated a margin of error; as in, 'the forge gun round can hit a specific point anywhere within this box.'

It DOES not, and that is a problem, especially for faster shooting Assault Forge Guns with larger blast radius.

If the forge gun is supposed to be the "same" as the sniper rifle, why doesn't it require as much effort and commitment to use?
Let the charge sniper rifle have PERFECT hip fire accuracy and see people cry, and it's not even a guaranteed kill like the forge.

The forge gun aiming mechanics need a margin of error, by sheer function.
Or in the very least, if you WANT the forge gun to shoot as perfectly as it does, then change the reticule to match that. lol


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Arcturis Vanguard Pure Innocence. EoN. 69	Posted - 2013.08.18 23:52:00 - [1] - Quote Jathniel wrote: I was a defender of the forge gun as it currently works, but after using it... Something is off. The weapon is too precise. I took a small piece of clear tape, and balled it up. I made it small like an aim reticule dot, and I placed it right in the center of the forge gun box reticule. This made using the forge gun SO incredibly easy. CQC? No problem. Just line up the dot. Mid-range? Line up the dot. Long-range? Head the target by a fraction of the space, and line up the dot. When it doubt, line up the dot on their feet. This is as easy done as said. THIS is a PROBLEM. Not a feature. I was of the understanding that the space within the forge gun reticule indicated a margin of error; as in, 'the forge gun round can hit a specific point anywhere within this box.' It DOES not, and that is a problem, especially for faster shooting Assault Forge Guns with larger blast radius. If the forge gun is supposed to be the "same" as the sniper rifle, why doesn't it require as much effort and commitment to use? Let the charge sniper rifle have PERFECT hip fire accuracy and see people cry, and it's not even a guaranteed kill like the forge. The forge gun aiming mechanics need a margin of error, by sheer function. Or in the very least, if you WANT the forge gun to shoot as perfectly as it does, then change the reticule to match that. lol +1 for you on this post and for creativity. Now after reading this post I jumped on dust to try this out. Now I have a few observations I'd like to post. I only played one quick game and where I posted up wasn't ideal for a thorough test but here is what I found. Putting a reticule in the center adds a focal point that helps add aiming. This much cannot be disputed. Now as far as the flawless boast, I will need to run more maps in more situations. I had a moment where it seemed that my dot was on the body and the shot blasted past the targets upper right shoulder, missing the target and received minor splash. Now this could be the fact that I did not measure the exact center or that there might be some slight deviation within the short, just not as dramatic as your wanting to see. I will post more on this after more tests and feedback from other heavies I know.