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Jaysyn Larrisen
OSG Planetary Operations
Covert Intervention
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Posted - 2013.10.24 23:06:00 -
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Truth in lending up front: I'm not an HMG or AR player at all. Not one SP in either.
That said, whatever the numbers say, the HMG should not be out done in straight up damage production by an AR (or anything save a Forge Gun or Plasma Cannon) within 50 meters. It should be a pain in th a$$ to reload, not strafe well, slow you down, generally have higher SP requirements, but it should be a BEAST within it's optimal engagement critera.
Essentially, you should be doing AR damage with SMG ROF. |
Jaysyn Larrisen
OSG Planetary Operations
Covert Intervention
154
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Posted - 2013.10.25 00:00:00 -
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8213 wrote:I don't like the sound of Heavies returning close to their former glory. They don't sacrifice anything then. They have more HP and more killing effectiveness?
Yes...that's exactly what they should do. |
Jaysyn Larrisen
OSG Planetary Operations
Covert Intervention
154
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Posted - 2013.10.25 00:05:00 -
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Arkena Wyrnspire wrote:Jaysyn Larrisen wrote:Truth in lending up front: I'm not an HMG or AR player at all. Not one SP in either.
That said, whatever the numbers say, the HMG should not be out done in straight up damage production by an AR (or anything save a Forge Gun or Plasma Cannon) within 50 meters. It should be a pain in th a$$ to reload, not strafe well, slow you down, generally have higher SP requirements, but it should be a BEAST within it's optimal engagement critera.
Essentially, you should be doing AR damage with SMG ROF. In terms of raw damage output, the HMG already has that level of damage. The problem comes when trying to apply that damage - range and dispersion reduce applied damage significantly.
Arkena...totally understand and agree. I was just supply a subjective opinion...seems intuitive that the HMG should be more capable of producing and applying damage than the AR within it's engagement construct.
I do think it's a bit goofy that it has such a huge damage drop off. I think they could moderate the shot dispersion slightly but have a similar range as the AR. The trick is you should get little to know ADS advantage. |
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