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Vespasian Andendare
Subsonic Synthesis
Alpha Wolf Pack
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Posted - 2013.09.20 15:15:00 -
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Considering the lone heavy suit is armor based, there is no resistance toward explosive damage (in fact, it's a "negative" resistance). Mass driver and locus grenade space completely obliterates armor, given their damage buffs from explosive damage vs. armor, so releasing a shield heavy alternative for heavies to use is in order.
In a paper-rock-scissor-style game, not having a tanking counter in heavy suits to explosive damage users hurts overall balance, and its high time to correct that. It can either be Minmatar or Caldari, but considering Caldari only has the one suit represented, maybe its time to show them some love. |
Luk Manag
of Terror
TRE GAFFEL
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Posted - 2013.09.20 15:38:00 -
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Also, fitting 3 or 4 heavy complex damage mods will help us oneshot those derpships. |
Awry Barux
Shining Flame
Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2013.09.20 15:43:00 -
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Vespasian Andendare wrote:Considering the lone heavy suit is armor based, there is no resistance toward explosive damage (in fact, it's a "negative" resistance). Mass driver and locus grenade space completely obliterates armor, given their damage buffs from explosive damage vs. armor, so releasing a shield heavy alternative for heavies to use is in order.
In a paper-rock-scissor-style game, not having a tanking counter in heavy suits to explosive damage users hurts overall balance, and its high time to correct that. It can either be Minmatar or Caldari, but considering Caldari only has the one suit represented, maybe its time to show them some love.
You're right that a shield tanked heavy would be a good and balanced addition to the game. It shouldn't have more high slots, though- just innate shield tank.
Also, really? You think the Caldari need to be shown love? FFS, given the current absurdities of shield tanking (mostly the borked recharge timers), Caldari suits have been to go-to best suits pretty much since launch. Despite the fact that Caldari only has medium frames, if you look around the average war barge, you'll see over half the players wearing Caldari suits. |
Shruikan Iceeye
Brotherhood of Seals
64
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Posted - 2013.09.20 16:04:00 -
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I made a forum topic that i think helps address this problem among others
MY FORUM TOPIC |
Chunky Munkey
Amarr Templars
Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2013.09.20 16:09:00 -
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The problem is that there is already an established imbalance between armour and shield. 1shield is worth roughly 2armour. The base stats of a shield tanked suit would completely outweigh a comparable armour suit. |
Keri Starlight
Psygod9
D.E.F.I.A.N.C.E
320
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Posted - 2013.09.20 16:15:00 -
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Luk Manag wrote:Also, fitting 3 or 4 heavy complex damage mods will help us oneshot those derpships.
I have no words for this.... |
Viktor Hadah Jr
Negative-Impact
Cult of War
255
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Posted - 2013.09.20 16:22:00 -
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No actually "WE" do not need that, we need some new game modes, gameplay fixes, balances of current released items. "you" Need a shield heavy, but most of us can live without.  |
DUST Fiend
OSG Planetary Operations
Covert Intervention
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Posted - 2013.09.20 16:22:00 -
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I will punch you in the soul if they release either Matar or Calamari heavies without also releasing the Gallente heavy.
In the soul. |
Vespasian Andendare
Subsonic Synthesis
Alpha Wolf Pack
469
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Posted - 2013.09.20 18:24:00 -
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DUST Fiend wrote:I will punch you in the soul if they release either Matar or Calamari heavies without also releasing the Gallente heavy.
In the soul. I agree they should all be released. But at a MINIMUM there should be a shield heavy represented.
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DUST Fiend
OSG Planetary Operations
Covert Intervention
6422
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Posted - 2013.09.20 18:31:00 -
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Vespasian Andendare wrote:DUST Fiend wrote:I will punch you in the soul if they release either Matar or Calamari heavies without also releasing the Gallente heavy.
In the soul. I agree they should all be released. But at a MINIMUM there should be a shield heavy represented.
While I agree with your sentiment good sir and or madam, I stand by my statement.
All the remaining suits need to come out at the same time, as far as I'm concerned. |
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CharCharOdell
Shining Flame
Amarr Empire
929
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Posted - 2013.09.20 18:35:00 -
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It would be a beast forge sniper. Either it can run without reps, or it can stack damage mods. It'll basically be the callogi of 1.0 in a heavy suit. |
Nguruthos IX
PEN 15 CLUB
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Posted - 2013.09.20 18:54:00 -
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Luk Manag wrote:Also, fitting 3 or 4 heavy complex damage mods will help us oneshot those derpships.
Some already can. That would be more like a 0.5 shot |
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