DUST Search - The Assault suit needs a buff...

Tectonic Fusion wrote:

Magnus Amadeuss wrote:

Since I am amarrian, and I use only amarrian weapons (unless no alternative (HMG))...

I find that the assault suit is my suit of choice for slaying operations. Due to the bonus (reduced weapon heat build-up) the logistics just does not perform on the same level. I think this is something that CCP should look at more. Of course if I use non-amarrian weapons I can run the amarrian logi at full effectiveness.

Make the weapons themselves less effective unless on unbonused suits, just like EvE. This means that of course means that there would be a damage nerf across the board for most weapons, but in turn it should allow certain suits to bring those weapons back up to snuff;

I think everyone can agree the TTK is a bit low as it is and that is the reason why I don't suggest damage buffing current weapons.

Hell I would be down with CCP increasing the heat build-up of amarrian weapons and the assault bonus to them as well.

EDIT: Holy cow... I just realized this would be an ideal way to deploy minmatar heavies. Give them a 5% per level sharpshooter type bonus to the HMG... bam, HMG fixed and most useful on minnie heavies. ( or 10%, whatever it takes for the HMG to be devastating again)

I have no problem with Amarr Logistics. After all, statistically they are the weakest logistics (In theory), but I use them effectively, and find they are the master of defense. With a scrambler rifle, an SMG, and allotek flux grenades, it is the most devastating suit on the battlefield. It even can supply and heal an entire squad, which can change the outcome of a game if done right.


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Magnus Amadeuss Tal-Romon Legion Amarr Empire 158	Posted - 2013.11.04 04:25:00 - [1] - Quote Since I am amarrian, and I use only amarrian weapons (unless no alternative (HMG))... I find that the assault suit is my suit of choice for slaying operations. Due to the bonus (reduced weapon heat build-up) the logistics just does not perform on the same level. I think this is something that CCP should look at more. Of course if I use non-amarrian weapons I can run the amarrian logi at full effectiveness. Make the weapons themselves less effective unless on unbonused suits, just like EvE. This means that of course means that there would be a damage nerf across the board for most weapons, but in turn it should allow certain suits to bring those weapons back up to snuff; I think everyone can agree the TTK is a bit low as it is and that is the reason why I don't suggest damage buffing current weapons. Hell I would be down with CCP increasing the heat build-up of amarrian weapons and the assault bonus to them as well.
Magnus Amadeuss Tal-Romon Legion Amarr Empire 159	Posted - 2013.11.04 04:42:00 - [2] - Quote Tectonic Fusion wrote: Magnus Amadeuss wrote: Since I am amarrian, and I use only amarrian weapons (unless no alternative (HMG))... I find that the assault suit is my suit of choice for slaying operations. Due to the bonus (reduced weapon heat build-up) the logistics just does not perform on the same level. I think this is something that CCP should look at more. Of course if I use non-amarrian weapons I can run the amarrian logi at full effectiveness. Make the weapons themselves less effective unless on unbonused suits, just like EvE. This means that of course means that there would be a damage nerf across the board for most weapons, but in turn it should allow certain suits to bring those weapons back up to snuff; I think everyone can agree the TTK is a bit low as it is and that is the reason why I don't suggest damage buffing current weapons. Hell I would be down with CCP increasing the heat build-up of amarrian weapons and the assault bonus to them as well. EDIT: Holy cow... I just realized this would be an ideal way to deploy minmatar heavies. Give them a 5% per level sharpshooter type bonus to the HMG... bam, HMG fixed and most useful on minnie heavies. ( or 10%, whatever it takes for the HMG to be devastating again) I have no problem with Amarr Logistics. After all, statistically they are the weakest logistics (In theory), but I use them effectively, and find they are the master of defense. With a scrambler rifle, an SMG, and allotek flux grenades, it is the most devastating suit on the battlefield. It even can supply and heal an entire squad, which can change the outcome of a game if done right. Thats the point though... you can still use the logi effectively, but an amarrian assault will be able to use that scrambler in a more sustained fashion than you can, and the laser/CRD is just painful to use with the logi.
Magnus Amadeuss Tal-Romon Legion Amarr Empire 159	Posted - 2013.11.04 04:58:00 - [3] - Quote Tectonic Fusion wrote: Magnus Amadeuss wrote: Thats the point though... you can still use the logi effectively, but an amarrian assault will be able to use that scrambler in a more sustained fashion than you can, and the laser/CRD is just painful to use with the logi. Assaults are better at assaulting, and logistics are less effective, but can do almost the same and bare equipment. Working as intended. Did you even read what I wrote before?? I said that the way amarrian weapons work, paired with thier assualt bonus should be somewhat of a model for the rest of the racial weapons. I also said that I would support CCP increasing the heat build-up of amarrian weapons to ensure that difference is pronounced. As it is right now, you fit a duovolle on that amarrian logi and you are just as combat effective as 99% of assaults.