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Himiko Kuronaga The Generals EoN. 2256	Posted - 2013.11.11 21:06:00 - [1] - Quote It was previously the strongest ranged non-sniper rifle option, and had a very specific weakness in that it was useless up close. After 1.7 that honor will go to the rail rifle and scrambler rifle, leaving a weapon that will struggle to compete at range and be absolutely worthless up close. Basically, it is to be the polar opposite of the current HMG. Useless outside of its optimal, and mediocre inside of it. It's a growing trend for "niche" weaponry in this game to lose its niche and just become bad in general. Hath a brave Wolfman any desire to address these issues in public, perchance?
Nguruthos IX PEN 15 CLUB 2147	Posted - 2013.11.11 21:13:00 - [2] - Quote Purpose of LR is to remind players how much "Choices matter" and why they should have done a better job of predicting the future htfu ccp is the best AR, core nades, dmg mods, forge guns or gtfo Maybe 1.7 will ruin vehicle fitting choices as well as it looks
ZeHealingHurts HurtingHeals Seituoda Taskforce Command Caldari State 417	Posted - 2013.11.11 21:21:00 - [3] - Quote To allow for slammin' laser shows. Can your rail rifle and scrambler rifle do that? Seriously, can they? Cuz if they can then the laser rifle can take it's walk of shame.
Himiko Kuronaga The Generals EoN. 2257	Posted - 2013.11.11 21:23:00 - [4] - Quote I'm actually perfectly set for the future. Scrambler rifle is looking good. Great even. But that doesn't mean I should ignore the plight of poorly designed weapons. If they made variations using different crystals it might make it worth using. Some crystals can hit ridiculously far in Eve, but do craptastic damage. Would be less for stopping power, and more for harassment.
Canari Elphus Ancient Exiles 916	Posted - 2013.11.11 21:34:00 - [5] - Quote I heard its pretty good at heating up Hot Pockets. Proud Sponsor of the United Lamp Post Defense Fund. "Protecting Our Skies For A Better Tomorrow" ¯¯¯¦¬¯`GÇó.__Gÿ+
DildoMcnutz Science For Death The Shadow Eclipse 310	Posted - 2013.11.11 21:44:00 - [6] - Quote The purpose of the laser rifle is to easily give away your position to get murdered by scramblers and rail rifles, atleast im pretty sure i mean what else could it be for!?
Atiim Living Like Larry Schwag 869	Posted - 2013.11.11 22:31:00 - [7] - Quote We've still yet to see the new weapons in action, maybe we should just wait until we do to ask questions. There there Mr. Scout and Ms. Heavy, don't cry You'll still be useful in my eyes
Powerh8er Norwegian Dust514 Corporation Top Men. 316	Posted - 2013.11.11 22:49:00 - [8] - Quote Atiim wrote: We've still yet to see the new weapons in action, maybe we should just wait until we do to ask questions. No man, aint nobody got the time for that.
Forlorn Destrier Bullet Cluster Legacy Rising 2208	Posted - 2013.11.11 23:02:00 - [9] - Quote Himiko Kuronaga wrote: It was previously the strongest ranged non-sniper rifle option, and had a very specific weakness in that it was useless up close. After 1.7 that honor will go to the rail rifle and scrambler rifle, leaving a weapon that will struggle to compete at range and be absolutely worthless up close. Basically, it is to be the polar opposite of the current HMG, but both useless outside of their optimal and mediocre inside of it. It's a growing trend for "niche" weaponry in this game to lose its niche and just become bad in general. Hath a brave Wolfman any desire to address these issues in public, perchance? Laser rifle lacks kick, making it easier to stay on target as it moves. *The time of your legacy is here. Will you rise?* Join Legacy Rising
AK Cyberdemon Red Star. EoN. 1	Posted - 2013.11.11 23:03:00 - [10] - Quote Canari Elphus wrote: I heard its pretty good at heating up Hot Pockets. You heard wrong, the laser rifle overheats before the hot pocket gets warm.

Killar-12 The Corporate Raiders Top Men. 1688	Posted - 2013.11.11 23:25:00 - [11] - Quote Himiko Kuronaga wrote: I'm actually perfectly set for the future. Scrambler rifle is looking good. Great even. But that doesn't mean I should ignore the plight of poorly designed weapons. If they made variations using different crystals it might make it worth using. Some crystals can hit ridiculously far in Eve, but do craptastic damage. Would be less for stopping power, and more for harassment. What if it has high DPS over a short time? let the switch the MD and PLC so that the PLC has good DPS and the MD has good alpha... CEO of The Corporate Raiders, We're still recruiting... Level 1 Forum Warrior
Ploo-Koon Subdreddit Test Alliance Please Ignore 310	Posted - 2013.11.11 23:31:00 - [12] - Quote AK Cyberdemon wrote: Canari Elphus wrote: I heard its pretty good at heating up Hot Pockets. You heard wrong, the laser rifle overheats before the hot pocket gets warm. Not if you are wearing the 'Hot Pocket' Assault ak.0 (GöÉGöî ).....[ a¦Å^Gûá ].....{ a¦Å\°/a¦Å }.....( : : )
Delta 749 Kestrel Reconnaissance 2344	Posted - 2013.11.11 23:36:00 - [13] - Quote Purpose? Why those excellent MCC rave nights of course Im not drunk, the planet just happens to be especially wobbly today.
Mortedeamor WASTELAND JUNK REMOVAL 702	Posted - 2013.11.11 23:53:00 - [14] - Quote Himiko Kuronaga wrote: It was previously the strongest ranged non-sniper rifle option, and had a very specific weakness in that it was useless up close. After 1.7 that honor will go to the rail rifle and scrambler rifle, leaving a weapon that will struggle to compete at range and be absolutely worthless up close. Basically, it is to be the polar opposite of the current HMG, but both useless outside of their optimal and mediocre inside of it. It's a growing trend for "niche" weaponry in this game to lose its niche and just become bad in general. Hath a brave Wolfman any desire to address these issues in public, perchance? it will be useless if ccp does not buff the adv and proto tiers the rail rifle will make it 100% useless
Humble Seeker PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris 57	Posted - 2013.11.12 00:02:00 - [15] - Quote Alas, it may very well be useless, or at least inferior. I like the idea of giving it some different variations, though. Or at least a range buff. "Surround yourself with the faithful, Stand together, for there is no strength like it under the heavens."
Assert Dominance Ahrendee's Wafflehouse 455	Posted - 2013.11.12 00:09:00 - [16] - Quote Shiny pretty light beam that goes pewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. I eat blue waffles when i proto stomp.
LittleCuteBunny Ancient Exiles 101	Posted - 2013.11.12 00:15:00 - [17] - Quote Lasers remind me of party @Ibiza :3
Himiko Kuronaga The Generals EoN. 2266	Posted - 2013.11.12 00:27:00 - [18] - Quote Atiim wrote: We've still yet to see the new weapons in action, maybe we should just wait until we do to ask questions. You don't see the big picture at all yet. The rail rifle is created for long range superiority. If it can be beaten by the laser rifle, it has no purpose. The laser rifle can ONLY exist in long range conflicts. If it gets out-ranged by the rail rifle and becomes contested in DPS, it has no purpose. This is not something I have to wait to see. It is a fact and an inevitability with no other possible outcome. One of these weapons requires a role change, or there will be a redundancy with one clearly inferior weapon. Fact.
AK Cyberdemon Red Star. EoN. 2	Posted - 2013.11.12 02:06:00 - [19] - Quote Ploo-Koon wrote: AK Cyberdemon wrote: Canari Elphus wrote: I heard its pretty good at heating up Hot Pockets. You heard wrong, the laser rifle overheats before the hot pocket gets warm. Not if you are wearing the 'Hot Pocket' Assault ak.0 True, but who has time for that?
DeadlyAztec11 Gallente Federation 2491	Posted - 2013.11.12 02:16:00 - [20] - Quote Canari Elphus wrote: I heard its pretty good at heating up Hot +Ñ+Ñ-ì+¦+ƒ. Fixed it. Argh! Madness is the emergency exit. You can just step outside, and close the door on all those dreadful things that happened.



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