DUST Search - Another Review From Nova Skyy

Nova Skyy wrote:

My apologies, as I seem to have succumb to new player frustrations. TTK for me has been the game breaker when it comes to the battles. I just don't see it as being something I, or many new players, can overcome. I realize heavies can have big tanks, but at least they are easier to spot and shoot. If my recommendations on doubling HPs and halfing damage would ever become a reality, I think it's just simple math when you look at it. It would give players longer lives and make everyone harder to kill... across the board. You are really not taking away anything, but rather prolonging the game play.

My feeling is this game is supposed to focus on sqauds and cooperation play styles. No one person should have too much power... no one sniper... no one nano knife scout... no one heavy. If you can't one shot kill, or one stab kill, then you better have a wingman by your side. I'd rather see a push toward that, than overpowered individuals.

I'm not going anywhere... yet... but right now I think it's better to just passive skill up without playing rather than getting my ass whomped daily.


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Terra Thesis HDYLTA Defiant Legacy 366	Posted - 2013.12.02 04:41:00 - [1] - Quote Nova Skyy wrote: My apologies, as I seem to have succumb to new player frustrations. TTK for me has been the game breaker when it comes to the battles. I just don't see it as being something I, or many new players, can overcome. I realize heavies can have big tanks, but at least they are easier to spot and shoot. If my recommendations on doubling HPs and halfing damage would ever become a reality, I think it's just simple math when you look at it. It would give players longer lives and make everyone harder to kill... across the board. You are really not taking away anything, but rather prolonging the game play. My feeling is this game is supposed to focus on sqauds and cooperation play styles. No one person should have too much power... no one sniper... no one nano knife scout... no one heavy. If you can't one shot kill, or one stab kill, then you better have a wingman by your side. I'd rather see a push toward that, than overpowered individuals. I'm not going anywhere... yet... but right now I think it's better to just passive skill up without playing rather than getting my ass whomped daily. My tanker alt with almost no infantry skills often finds herself on foot, and she doesn't perform much worse there than my infantry-focused main character. Don't think that lack of SP and PRO gear is holding you back from reaching your potential - it's not. While I agree with your observations about longer TTK, imho the option is already available to you. I'm not sure what you use now, but I recommend the Militia Gallente Medium Frame with two or three Militia Armor Plates. That's 585 HP before any buffs from your skills. I rock Militia or Basic Armor Plates on nearly every suit I run on all of my characters. The other thing that I'd recommend you do (if you don't already) is always carry an active scanner. Run that thing CONSTANTLY. Some say it's a tool that helps vets stomp noobs - and it's true, as long as the noobs don't use it. However, if you add it to your outfit, IMHO it's a great equalizer. Whoever can get the jump on the enemy is FAR more important than how much HP your dropsuit has. And even if that elite kill squad scans you back, you can fall back and try to avoid engagement. It doesn't matter how much DPS their gun has if they don't get to fire at you. Coming back to a big pile of passive SP is enjoyable, but if you really want to improve, IMHO you should keep on playing and try to work out some winning strategies and perfect your gunplay. HDYLTA - Freedom Delivered