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Protocake JR
Royal Uhlans
Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2013.12.23 07:33:00 -
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Good ideas, I think the most pointless thing about the PC is it's charge up time. It's pointless because it's a single shot weapon and makes the weapon harder to use, even though it is already a slow moving projectile with an arc flight pattern.
But the nature of the PC (and swarm launcher) itself makes it out of place as a primary weapon. It's neither powerful, nor versitile enough to justify using a primary weapn slot. But we can't just buff it because HEAVY weaponry should be AV kings.
As my signature states, plasma cannons and swarm launchers need to be sidearms, because it will never be practical to carry one as a primary weapon.
The PC and SL should fit into the Sidearm slot so it's accessible and practical to carry one.
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Protocake JR
Royal Uhlans
Amarr Empire
1188
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Posted - 2013.12.24 02:08:00 -
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Tectonic Fusion wrote:Protocake JR wrote:Good ideas, I think the most pointless thing about the PC is it's charge up time. It's pointless because it's a single shot weapon and makes the weapon harder to use, even though it is already a slow moving projectile with an arc flight pattern.
But the nature of the PC (and swarm launcher) itself makes it out of place as a primary weapon. It's neither powerful, nor versitile enough to justify using a primary weapn slot. But we can't just buff it because HEAVY weaponry should be AV kings.
As my signature states, plasma cannons and swarm launchers need to be sidearms, because it will never be practical to carry one as a primary weapon. It is silly for it to be a sidearm. Just get the commando suit 
It's sillier for it to take up a slot used for more versatile weapons. As a "light weapon" the plasma cannon has no purpose.
Also I have the commando suit. It's an abomination created designed by Adolf and Satan to sabotage the Amarr race.
The PC and SL should fit into the Sidearm slot so it's accessible and practical to carry one.
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Protocake JR
Royal Uhlans
Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2013.12.24 02:12:00 -
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Pete B wrote:Protocake JR wrote:As my signature states, plasma cannons and swarm launchers need to be sidearms, because it will never be practical to carry one as a primary weapon. I don't quite think that a full blown cannon or a rocket launcher are the same size as the other sidearms. I think the issue is in versatility as you mentioned, and I mentioned by making the plasma cannon an infantry area control weapon rather than a **** AV weapon.
I think it would be better if it were an AV weapon. So it could be a viable way for medium and light frames to counter all the tank spam. It kills two birds with one stone, plasma cannons become practical to carry, more people carry them, tanks are fended off easier and actually HAVE to retreat when their actives enter cooldown (or die).
Also, size hardly matters in terms of game balance. How about instead of calling it a side arm slot, just call it a secondary weapon slot if it makes you feel better.
The PC and SL should fit into the Sidearm slot so it's accessible and practical to carry one.
AV spam vs V spam
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Protocake JR
Royal Uhlans
Amarr Empire
1188
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Posted - 2013.12.24 02:29:00 -
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Tectonic Fusion wrote:If you just increase the projectile speed, I think it would be worth it. And of course less arc.
If you remember when the PC first came out, it's projectile speed was terribly slow. So in a patch, they increased projectile speed. Ever since, I've been able to reliably hit moving targets at longer ranges. I feel it's projectile speed and arc are in a good place right now.
What would be the purpose of increasing projectile speed and lessening the arc? We already have that, and it comes with a 4 round clip and charge up time. The PC should maintain it's TOF and flight pattern so it can remain a skill based weapon. Side note: the PC needs to be a skill based weapon or else it will become too effective against infantry. OHK panic shots are not fun. Limiting OHK weaponry to heavy weapons, like forge guns, is the best course of action.
Take a look at Battlefield, if you want to take down vehicles, you are not forced to give up your primary weapon just so you can equip an RPG or Stinger. THERE IS A VERY GOOD, OBVIOUS, REASON FOR THIS.
P.S. Please, everyone, we need to think outside the box when discussing this game. Many of us have been here for a long time and for some of us, this is the only FPS we have played. Because of this, some of us may have gotten accustomed to the glaringly obvious, broken mechanics. Sure, you may realize something isn't right, but I feel many of you cannot pinpoint why "it isn't right". The same way a COD player may not be able to accurately describe why they don't enjoy other FPS games.
The PC and SL should fit into the Sidearm slot so it's accessible and practical to carry one.
AV spam vs V spam
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