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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1665
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:37:00 -
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I've been trying out the weapon, and i got to say, it's pretty good. At close quarters i win most fights because i feel like the gun has this stun effect on the enemy.
A lot of people stack armour and the mass driver shreds armour.
I've only used the Exo (level 3.) I have level 4 now. I'm gonna get the freedom next week.
I'm doing pretty well for myself considering this is my first time ever using the mass driver. I got to say though, everyday i feel myself getting better with it, learning the ark more and more, pulling off fancy bank splash shots. Learning when to switch to my sidearm.
It's definitely a weapon that takes practice. But it's a great weapon. I don't know why we don't see it more often.
Minmatar Assault.
Dual SMG user. 200 bullets of hellfire.
I use speed and skill to win fights.
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Kasote Denzara
A Vulture
1580
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:38:00 -
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Saw one being used by an Amarrian earlier on. He got a few kills with it in one life, but he was being extremely cautious with it, like it's supposed to be. The enemy was probably wondering what the hell a MD was doing in FW.
"Go ahead and dual tank. My Commando dual ganks." -Kasote Denzara
The Traitor, in the name of "freedom".
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Sinboto Simmons
SVER True Blood Public Disorder.
3385
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:39:00 -
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It's harder to use, wow that sounds sad, everyone wants to use easy weapons that kill quickly hence all the rifles.
Sinboto - The True Blood Minja
Forum Warrior level 3
STB-Infantry (Demolition)
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1665
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:40:00 -
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Kasote Denzara wrote:Saw one being used by an Amarrian earlier on. He got a few kills with it in one life, but he was being extremely cautious with it, like it's supposed to be. The enemy was probably wondering what the hell a MD was doing in FW. haha, i've teamkilled a few times with it, mostly because of sloppy aim. In a situation like that where you might teamkill, it's best to either wait for someone to die, or pull out your sidearm
Minmatar Assault.
Dual SMG user. 200 bullets of hellfire.
I use speed and skill to win fights.
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1665
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:41:00 -
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Sinboto Simmons wrote:It's harder to use, wow that sounds sad, everyone wants to use easy weapons that kill quickly hence all the rifles. yea, that is true.
Minmatar Assault.
Dual SMG user. 200 bullets of hellfire.
I use speed and skill to win fights.
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Reav Hannari
Red Rock Outriders
2255
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:41:00 -
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I think weapon balance is becoming fairly well balanced. You can use a weapon that isn't popular anymore and still do well with it. The main rifles may be the most common but that makes sense. The rest are situational and specialized but are good in those situations.
// Spike Lieutenant // Matari Logistics / Scout / Pilot // @ReesNoturana
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Kasote Denzara
A Vulture
1582
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:42:00 -
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You know, just because of this, I'll run the MD a bit on my Commando.
It'll be...
... A blast.
[YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!]
"Go ahead and dual tank. My Commando dual ganks." -Kasote Denzara
The Traitor, in the name of "freedom".
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CaoticFox
Axis of Chaos
90
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:43:00 -
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its in a jar of vinegar with my balls in the closet... NOT BEING USED! |
N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1665
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:43:00 -
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Reav Hannari wrote:I think weapon balance is becoming fairly well balanced. You can use a weapon that isn't popular anymore and still do well with it. The main rifles may be the most common but that makes sense. The rest are situational and specialized but are good in those situations. i've never been one to want to use OP weapons. But the mass driver fits stuff i like. I like close quarters, and i don't have the best accuracy, so a splash weapon fits me well.
Minmatar Assault.
Dual SMG user. 200 bullets of hellfire.
I use speed and skill to win fights.
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ZeHealingHurts HurtingHeals
Seituoda Taskforce Command Caldari State
751
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:44:00 -
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They were in the games I was playing last night.
Things seem normal, no sign of the enemy, hacking the objective, then I get an explosion and lose all of my pitiful shielding.
Turned to try and kill whoever it was that was killing me with huge splash damage and he was there. I don't know how, but he was perfectly nailing it over the railing. That guy had skills. He rocked that EXO-5 MD the whole game; made top too.
Lore-wise: Calamari are my preferred. Amarricans are my despised.
Importantly: Frogs n' Brutes have all my stuff...
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dent 308
Subdreddit Test Alliance Please Ignore
2207
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:44:00 -
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The MD is popular in logi circles, but without a sidearm the the MD can be a liability in FW matches with blue dots running around trying to die.
Hail Satan
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1665
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:45:00 -
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ZeHealingHurts HurtingHeals wrote:They were in the games I was playing last night.
Things seem normal, no sign of the enemy, hacking the objective, then I get an explosion and lose all of my pitiful shielding.
Turned to try and kill whoever it was that was killing me with huge splash damage and he was there. I don't know how, but he was perfectly nailing it over the railing. That guy had skills. He rocked that EXO-5 MD the whole game; made top too. i think that was me. I played against you a lot last night.
Minmatar Assault.
Dual SMG user. 200 bullets of hellfire.
I use speed and skill to win fights.
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Tallen Ellecon
KILL-EM-QUICK RISE of LEGION
1128
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Posted - 2013.12.24 16:49:00 -
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It's very situational, so most people will go for a more balanced rifle. When the situation arises though, I whip my MD and go nuts. Whether it's shooting through a door into a packed room, using it in a tight corridor full of advancing troops, or just on the rooftops above a mass of enemies I am cackling like a madman.
Tarn chose peace. Tallen chose war. Where is my Gallente sidearm?
SoonGäó514
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Scheneighnay McBob
Bojo's School of the Trades
3331
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Posted - 2013.12.24 17:03:00 -
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I only had 1 death in an ambush (I was the last kill before my team lost, btw), while I was using an MD on a minmatar assault. Everything was standard.
I prefer the old tactic of just doing area-denial from high ground.
We used to have a time machine
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1666
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Posted - 2013.12.24 17:23:00 -
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Scheneighnay McBob wrote:I only had 1 death in an ambush (I was the last kill before my team lost, btw), while I was using an MD on a minmatar assault. Everything was standard.
I prefer the old tactic of just doing area-denial from high ground. i go for kills with mine, but i'll camp at high ground all day.
Minmatar Assault.
Dual SMG user. 200 bullets of hellfire.
I use speed and skill to win fights.
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T'orq
DUST University Ivy League
69
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Posted - 2013.12.24 17:36:00 -
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One of my favorite guns, but have any of you noticed that there is no hit indicator any more when firing on enemies There is only an indicator when hitting friendlies
I have lvl 5 and prof lvl 4
Thanjac-
Proud Member of Commando 6
Commando Lives
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1668
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Posted - 2013.12.24 19:04:00 -
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T'orq wrote:One of my favorite guns, but have any of you noticed that there is no hit indicator any more when firing on enemies There is only an indicator when hitting friendlies
I have lvl 5 and prof lvl 4 yea, i hate not having the hit indicator. But you still know when it hits. I don't know why, you just have that feeling.
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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Atiim
Living Like Larry Schwag
2467
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Posted - 2013.12.24 19:06:00 -
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Dat Boundless doe
We finally deployed in the MinFW Match!
\o/
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1668
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Posted - 2013.12.24 19:14:00 -
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Atiim wrote:Dat Boundless doe thats the proto assault right? I haven't tried the assault variant out yet.
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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Lynn Beck
Granite Mercenary Division Top Men.
410
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Posted - 2013.12.24 19:17:00 -
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I like the MD, as i do everything Dakka, however when you hit an assault 2x with a double complex modded EXO-5 and they charge you head on... There's a problem.
Under 28db
Officially nerfproof (predicting CR nerf February '14)
I have a God, His name is Dakka.
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Tectonic Fusion
794
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Posted - 2013.12.24 19:21:00 -
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N1ck Comeau wrote:I've been trying out the weapon, and i got to say, it's pretty good. At close quarters i win most fights because i feel like the gun has this stun effect on the enemy.
A lot of people stack armour and the mass driver shreds armour.
I've only used the Exo (level 3.) I have level 4 now. I'm gonna get the freedom next week.
I'm doing pretty well for myself considering this is my first time ever using the mass driver. I got to say though, everyday i feel myself getting better with it, learning the ark more and more, pulling off fancy bank splash shots. Learning when to switch to my sidearm.
It's definitely a weapon that takes practice. But it's a great weapon. I don't know why we don't see it more often. It is a good weapon. It's just outclassed by: Grenades, Assault Rifles, Combat Rifles, Rail Rifles, Scrambler Rifles, Submachine Guns, and Scrambler Pistols.
Solo Player
Squad status: Locked
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Leonid Tybalt
DIOS EX. General Tso's Alliance
25
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Posted - 2013.12.24 19:24:00 -
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I used it a lot before, but once I heard a nerf was rumored I felt I had to practice more with the assault rifle (being the widely used allround weapon unlikely to get nerfed). And when I realized I could run a completely BPO-based fit that cost me nothing to lose and still managed to get 1000 wp or more on average per match, I sort of didn't see the point of going back to the mass driver.
I break it out occasionally now and then (useful for guarding objectives and supplying artillery service when you are on the high ground), but not as much as before. |
Tectonic Fusion
794
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Posted - 2013.12.24 19:27:00 -
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Leonid Tybalt wrote:I used it a lot before, but once I heard a nerf was rumored I felt I had to practice more with the assault rifle (being the widely used allround weapon unlikely to get nerfed). And when I realized I could run a completely BPO-based fit that cost me nothing to lose and still managed to get 1000 wp or more on average per match, I sort of didn't see the point of going back to the mass driver.
I break it out occasionally now and then (useful for guarding objectives and supplying artillery service when you are on the high ground), but not as much as before. This.
Solo Player
Squad status: Locked
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bolsh lee
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
749
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Posted - 2013.12.24 19:31:00 -
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If anyone knows me that's all I used to use but if you don't have the drop on a proto rifle slayer you're sol because of TTK they'll drop you by the time you get two rounds out or a flux and one round. .. |
Flix Keptick
Red Star. EoN.
1801
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Posted - 2013.12.24 19:37:00 -
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I used to love the md, but the lack of hit markers is killing me. I might try it again if there is no mlt tank spam to supress.
Lack of content makes stuff broken...
GÿåTank driverGÿå
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m twiggz
Pradox One Proficiency V.
180
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Posted - 2013.12.24 19:45:00 -
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N1ck Comeau wrote:I've been trying out the weapon, and i got to say, it's pretty good. At close quarters i win most fights because i feel like the gun has this stun effect on the enemy.
A lot of people stack armour and the mass driver shreds armour.
I've only used the Exo (level 3.) I have level 4 now. I'm gonna get the freedom next week.
I'm doing pretty well for myself considering this is my first time ever using the mass driver. I got to say though, everyday i feel myself getting better with it, learning the ark more and more, pulling off fancy bank splash shots. Learning when to switch to my sidearm.
It's definitely a weapon that takes practice. But it's a great weapon. I don't know why we don't see it more often. A few updates ago everyone was using the mass driver. It was like CoD: MW2 noob tube fest with a Dust514 twist. With the addition of aim assist most people switched to assault rifles or scrambler rifles.
With the TTK so low most people haven't gone back to the mass driver, especially with the addition of the rail rifle and combat rifle. Honestly I enjoy the current use of gun game more than the noob tube mass driver spam this game was a mere 2-3 months ago. After all the mass driver was meant to be an area denial weapon, I still see it used on occasion for it's intended purpose. |
Leonid Tybalt
DIOS EX. General Tso's Alliance
27
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Posted - 2013.12.24 20:03:00 -
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bolsh lee wrote:If anyone knows me that's all I used to use but if you don't have the drop on a proto rifle slayer you're sol they'll drop you by the time you get two rounds out or a flux and one round. ..
The thing with the mass driver is that you're not supposed to use it head on. The ttk is high because the rounds launched have a considerable travel time at longer ranges and an MD gunner needs to take that into account. Per shot even the basic MD does way more damage than a rail rifle, and its got splash damage to boot.
But in order to compete with rail rifle users, it requires a different mindset than just point and shoot. (most shots used arent gonna impact where the crosshairs are pointed anyway)
Good MD users are scary to everyone unless they are heavily shield tanked (which is rare nowadays since most seem to rely on armor). Done right it can even let you engage multiple targets if you abuse the splash damage (usually you're dead even with a proto suit and gun if you got two hostiles focusing their fire on you)
I thought I might add my other reason for not using the MD as much, and that is the high cpu-requirement. The mass driver optimization skill also seems a bit poorly designed in that regard because it reduces PG requirement rather than cpu requirement (in my opinion it should be the other way around, because not even proto MDs require a lot of power, but ridiculous amounts of cpu), which is bad if you play as a logi as I do, and want to have more cpu for modules and equipment. |
N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1668
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Posted - 2013.12.24 20:11:00 -
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Leonid Tybalt wrote:I used it a lot before, but once I heard a nerf was rumored I felt I had to practice more with the assault rifle (being the widely used allround weapon unlikely to get nerfed). And when I realized I could run a completely BPO-based fit that cost me nothing to lose and still managed to get 1000 wp or more on average per match, I sort of didn't see the point of going back to the mass driver.
I break it out occasionally now and then (useful for guarding objectives and supplying artillery service when you are on the high ground), but not as much as before.
EDIT:
The mass driver is effective though. Way more effective than assault rifles even. It's just that I tend to think in strategic terms when I play so I much rather go for using weapons/equipment that are a little less effective if they can get the job done and cost me less to lose, than more expensive gear. Yea, i see what you mean. Even though i could get more isk anytime i wanted too, i hate losing it. I'll probably use EXO in pubs. Freedom if i'm going against try hards.
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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lee corwood
Knights Of Ender Public Disorder.
78
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Posted - 2013.12.24 20:13:00 -
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had prof 2 MD, but rarely take it out of the closet anymore. The squads I run with are more tactical, so quiet is the name. There are certain situations in very specific areas of a few maps where the MD wins. They have the high ground, the arc and the support to keep them from being flanked. In the past, I used it exclusively on my logi to deny ground. Now, with ttk so low, the range on the RR and the very limited ammo the MD has, its a crazy man's weapon.
Those very few areas mentioned for MD goodness...those are some good kills.
Minmatar Logisis | Heavy lover. Come get some badass Band-Aids from this chick
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1668
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Posted - 2013.12.24 20:16:00 -
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lee corwood wrote:had prof 2 MD, but rarely take it out of the closet anymore. The squads I run with are more tactical, so quiet is the name. There are certain situations in very specific areas of a few maps where the MD wins. They have the high ground, the arc and the support to keep them from being flanked. In the past, I used it exclusively on my logi to deny ground. Now, with ttk so low, the range on the RR and the very limited ammo the MD has, its a crazy man's weapon.
Those very few areas mentioned for MD goodness...those are some good kills. There are a lot more areas, you just got to make them. Confusing, i know but, control your fights. Stack the odds in your favor.
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1668
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Posted - 2013.12.24 20:18:00 -
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bolsh lee wrote:If anyone knows me that's all I used to use but if you don't have the drop on a proto rifle slayer you're sol because of TTK they'll drop you by the time you get two rounds out or a flux and one round. .. I have decent luck with baiting enemies. Lots of people are kill hungry. Make them chase you, then ambush them.
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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Sinboto Simmons
SVER True Blood Public Disorder.
3410
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Posted - 2013.12.24 22:27:00 -
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N1ck Comeau wrote:Atiim wrote:Dat Boundless doe thats the proto assault right? I haven't tried the assault variant out yet. *gasp*
You jump on dust right now merc, there's a weapon you've to test!
Sinboto - The True Blood Minja
Forum Warrior level 3
STB-Infantry (Demolition)
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Chunky Munkey
Amarr Templars Amarr Empire
2731
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Posted - 2013.12.24 22:29:00 -
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Try the assault version for pubs. Higher ROF, easier to spam. Kill assist king.
No.
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THEAMAZING POTHEAD
Nyain San Renegade Alliance
712
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Posted - 2013.12.24 22:41:00 -
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Its currently pointless to use the MD as rifles outclass it completely. If you're doing well with a non prof5 3 dmg mod freedom, its because your enemies aren't brick tanked proto suits or heavies. Try bringing your MD up against protos before you call it good.
Its bad right now competitively, but do to the consistency of the dmg output(often full DPS cus of the ease of hitting w/ splash compared to ARs), it turns it into a noob slayer, or more accurately. a starter fit to ADV fit slayer. Protos or heavies can withstand 6-10 prof5 3dmg mods freedom shots easy giving them an eternity to own you while starter fits often go down in 2. All splash of course. 2 is almost instant.
The MD itself isn't bad, the rifles are just OP, and as such, have made people brick tank, which severely inhibits a weapon balanced for consistent DPS like the MD. |
N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1670
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Posted - 2013.12.24 22:43:00 -
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THEAMAZING POTHEAD wrote:Its currently pointless to use the MD as rifles outclass it completely. If you're doing well with a non prof5 3 dmg mod freedom, its because your enemies aren't brick tanked proto suits of heavies. Try bringing your MD up against protos before you call it good.
Its bad right now competitively, but do to the consistency of the dmg output(often full DPS cus of the ease of hitting w/ splash compared to ARs), it turns it into a noob slayer, or more accurately. a starter fit to ADV fit slayer. Protos or heavies can withstand 6-10 prof5 3dmg mods freedom shots easy giving them an eternity to own you while starter fits often go down in 2. All splash of course. if i realise it will take to long to kill, i use my advanced SMG. My suit strafes with ease.
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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THEAMAZING POTHEAD
Nyain San Renegade Alliance
712
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Posted - 2013.12.24 22:51:00 -
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N1ck Comeau wrote:THEAMAZING POTHEAD wrote:Its currently pointless to use the MD as rifles outclass it completely. If you're doing well with a non prof5 3 dmg mod freedom, its because your enemies aren't brick tanked proto suits of heavies. Try bringing your MD up against protos before you call it good.
Its bad right now competitively, but do to the consistency of the dmg output(often full DPS cus of the ease of hitting w/ splash compared to ARs), it turns it into a noob slayer, or more accurately. a starter fit to ADV fit slayer. Protos or heavies can withstand 6-10 prof5 3dmg mods freedom shots easy giving them an eternity to own you while starter fits often go down in 2. All splash of course. if i realise it will take to long to kill, i use my advanced SMG. My suit strafes with ease. Thats a good point, an SMG only has a little less DPS than an AR, whilst still being very easy to hit consistently due to high RPM with hipfire. As a result, get a prof5 3dmg mods ishukone assault SMG and compare it to a prof5 3dmg mods MD, i guarantee you'll say f*** the MD, not because the MD sucks at all, but because the full auto weapons like an SMG are just so good. |
Cosgar
ParagonX
9013
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Posted - 2013.12.24 23:08:00 -
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If there isn't at least 1~3 QQ threads about it a month, the MD isn't working correctly. I still use it from time to time to clear out grenade spammers and lag rooms, but the armor buff, weapon ranges, and short TTK makes it more situational than it should be.
I tried to put a level into Amarr Commando once, but got a server notification saying "Why?"
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1670
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Posted - 2013.12.24 23:45:00 -
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THEAMAZING POTHEAD wrote:N1ck Comeau wrote:THEAMAZING POTHEAD wrote:Its currently pointless to use the MD as rifles outclass it completely. If you're doing well with a non prof5 3 dmg mod freedom, its because your enemies aren't brick tanked proto suits of heavies. Try bringing your MD up against protos before you call it good.
Its bad right now competitively, but do to the consistency of the dmg output(often full DPS cus of the ease of hitting w/ splash compared to ARs), it turns it into a noob slayer, or more accurately. a starter fit to ADV fit slayer. Protos or heavies can withstand 6-10 prof5 3dmg mods freedom shots easy giving them an eternity to own you while starter fits often go down in 2. All splash of course. if i realise it will take to long to kill, i use my advanced SMG. My suit strafes with ease. Thats a good point, an SMG only has a little less DPS than an AR, whilst still being very easy to hit consistently due to high RPM with hipfire. As a result, get a prof5 3dmg mods ishukone assault SMG and compare it to a prof5 3dmg mods MD, i guarantee you'll say f*** the MD, not because the MD sucks at all, but because the full auto weapons like an SMG are just so good. see my aim isn't that good, so the mass driver really compliments me, the SMG is just a spray and pray weapon, so thats good for me as well. But the Mass Driver, is good for many things that the smg isn't, or can't do, like hit around corners for example.
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1671
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Posted - 2013.12.25 02:18:00 -
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Cosgar wrote:If there isn't at least 1~3 QQ threads about it a month, the MD isn't working correctly. I still use it from time to time to clear out grenade spammers and lag rooms, but the armor buff, weapon ranges, and short TTK makes it more situational than it should be. i agree. the short ttk means the mass driver only works on fast suits, like Minmatar assault. In my opinion speed is better then tank
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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lee corwood
Knights Of Ender Public Disorder.
78
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Posted - 2013.12.25 02:31:00 -
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N1ck Comeau wrote:lee corwood wrote:had prof 2 MD, but rarely take it out of the closet anymore. The squads I run with are more tactical, so quiet is the name. There are certain situations in very specific areas of a few maps where the MD wins. They have the high ground, the arc and the support to keep them from being flanked. In the past, I used it exclusively on my logi to deny ground. Now, with ttk so low, the range on the RR and the very limited ammo the MD has, its a crazy man's weapon.
Those very few areas mentioned for MD goodness...those are some good kills. There are a lot more areas, you just got to make them. Confusing, i know but, control your fights. Stack the odds in your favor.
I trust you, but sadly, I haven't used the MD in so long, I'm afraid I lost my touch.
Minmatar Logisis | Heavy lover. Come get some badass Band-Aids from this chick
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lee corwood
Knights Of Ender Public Disorder.
78
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Posted - 2013.12.25 02:41:00 -
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N1ck Comeau wrote: see my aim isn't that good, so the mass driver really compliments me...
this is why I got into the MD to begin with. My ability to shoot sometimes is embarrassing
Minmatar Logisis | Heavy lover. Come get some badass Band-Aids from this chick
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1671
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Posted - 2013.12.25 02:47:00 -
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lee corwood wrote:N1ck Comeau wrote: see my aim isn't that good, so the mass driver really compliments me...
this is why I got into the MD to begin with. My ability to shoot sometimes is embarrassing i know the feeling pal.
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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Denn Maell
PIanet Express
16
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Posted - 2013.12.25 02:59:00 -
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I have the basic on a duped starter fit. I still pull it out from time to time. The damage may not be quite there, but the way it makes everyone jump around is very satisfying. Plus the arcing-fire has sparked my creativity on many occasions.
I gotta respected the shock-and-awe it provides, and there isn't anything wrong with its damage. If this is the nerved version, I gotta say I think I should have got in on the original OPness while it lastedGǪ. |
Justin Tymes
Dem Durrty Boyz Renegade Alliance
572
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Posted - 2013.12.25 03:07:00 -
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You need a squad if you're on the ground or elevation if you're solo(which means dropships most of the time). If you're on the ground without a squad backing you up, prepare to get owned by proto suits with Rifles, even in 1v1 situations. |
Thor Odinson42
Molon Labe. Public Disorder.
2434
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Posted - 2013.12.25 03:16:00 -
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I stopped using it primarily when it was crazy OP for a month or so and I'd become bored with it.
It's the only weapon I have Prof 5. I like using it (Boundless) with an Amarr logi and an SMG.
Remove time in battle from ISK payout formula and provide a bonus to winning team... Watch battles become fun again.
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Medic 1879
Forsaken Immortals Top Men.
1519
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Posted - 2013.12.25 04:07:00 -
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My personal favourite weapon, however I stopped using it for a while when the combat rifle came out because it was new basically lol and I am running CR more than MD at the moment for the event but once thats over I will be using which ever I fancy for that particular match.
Also the new ragdoll effect + MD is just so much win.
FW standings - Gal 4, Min 3, Ama 0, Cal 0, hatred of Scotty over 9000
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1671
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Posted - 2013.12.25 04:08:00 -
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Medic 1879 wrote:Also the new ragdoll effect + MD is just so much win. i know.
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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CharCharOdell
1859
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Posted - 2013.12.25 04:46:00 -
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I have to to op5pro3 and I love it, but it's really a breaching weapon. It does that better than anything, but it could use a 10% splash DMG buff
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I like railguns.
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Patrick57
Fatal Absolution
2465
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Posted - 2013.12.25 05:01:00 -
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lee corwood wrote:N1ck Comeau wrote:see my aim isn't that good, so the mass driver really compliments me... this is why I got into the MD to begin with. My ability to shoot sometimes is embarrassing I can't even aim with a Mass Driver anymore, I'm so used to the AR, Scrambler, and Laser
When I'm depressed, I cut myself......A BIG SLICE OF CHOCOLATE CAKE! nú+
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NAV HIV
The Generals General Tso's Alliance
665
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Posted - 2013.12.25 13:34:00 -
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N1ck Comeau wrote:I've been trying out the weapon, and i got to say, it's pretty good. At close quarters i win most fights because i feel like the gun has this stun effect on the enemy.
A lot of people stack armour and the mass driver shreds armour.
I've only used the Exo (level 3.) I have level 4 now. I'm gonna get the freedom next week.
I'm doing pretty well for myself considering this is my first time ever using the mass driver. I got to say though, everyday i feel myself getting better with it, learning the ark more and more, pulling off fancy bank splash shots. Learning when to switch to my sidearm.
It's definitely a weapon that takes practice. But it's a great weapon. I don't know why we don't see it more often.
Switch From EXO to EC3. I know most people wouldn't agree. But if you really wanna have fun with MDs EC3 is the Way to go with 1-2 damage mods. Hopefully you are using a Caldari suit for it. |
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Cat Merc
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
5032
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Posted - 2013.12.25 14:21:00 -
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Lynn Beck wrote:I like the MD, as i do everything Dakka, however when you hit an assault 2x with a double complex modded EXO-5 and they charge you head on... There's a problem. If they CAN charge you head on, you have bad positioning.
The purpose of the MD is to flush enemies out of cover and to hit packs of them to make them scatter. Not to kill enemies efficiently. (Though you help your squad to do that, it's a force multiplier)
Shield regeneration bonus for Gallente Assault is about as useful as Sharpshooter for Nova Knives.
Tuna > Tacos
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Thang Bausch
Pierrot Le Fou Industries
78
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Posted - 2013.12.25 14:32:00 -
[52] - Quote
N1ck Comeau wrote:I've been trying out the weapon, and i got to say, it's pretty good. At close quarters i win most fights because i feel like the gun has this stun effect on the enemy.
A lot of people stack armour and the mass driver shreds armour.
I've only used the Exo (level 3.) I have level 4 now. I'm gonna get the freedom next week.
I'm doing pretty well for myself considering this is my first time ever using the mass driver. I got to say though, everyday i feel myself getting better with it, learning the ark more and more, pulling off fancy bank splash shots. Learning when to switch to my sidearm.
It's definitely a weapon that takes practice. But it's a great weapon. I don't know why we don't see it more often.
it's nice to see a thread that is a realistic view of the MD. There used to be sooooo many MD is OP or noob tool threads and I never understood why because I could usually get more kills with an AR than an MD and I am not good at aiming.
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1674
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Posted - 2013.12.25 15:34:00 -
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NAV HIV wrote:N1ck Comeau wrote:I've been trying out the weapon, and i got to say, it's pretty good. At close quarters i win most fights because i feel like the gun has this stun effect on the enemy.
A lot of people stack armour and the mass driver shreds armour.
I've only used the Exo (level 3.) I have level 4 now. I'm gonna get the freedom next week.
I'm doing pretty well for myself considering this is my first time ever using the mass driver. I got to say though, everyday i feel myself getting better with it, learning the ark more and more, pulling off fancy bank splash shots. Learning when to switch to my sidearm.
It's definitely a weapon that takes practice. But it's a great weapon. I don't know why we don't see it more often. Switch From EXO to EC3. I know most people wouldn't agree. But if you really wanna have fun with MDs EC3 is the Way to go with 1-2 damage mods. Hopefully you are using a Caldari suit for it. minmatar suit, still have plenty of shields
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1674
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Posted - 2013.12.25 15:35:00 -
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Cat Merc wrote:Lynn Beck wrote:I like the MD, as i do everything Dakka, however when you hit an assault 2x with a double complex modded EXO-5 and they charge you head on... There's a problem. If they CAN charge you head on, you have bad positioning. The purpose of the MD is to flush enemies out of cover and to hit packs of them to make them scatter. Not to kill enemies efficiently. (Though you help your squad to do that, it's a force multiplier) mass driver can get good kills, but it's great for clearing out a room full of guys
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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Smooth Assassin
Stardust incorporation
500
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Posted - 2013.12.25 15:48:00 -
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You see a scout tanked or no tanked you can kill em with 2 shots, i guarantee it, its only a weapon to destroy scouts and use damage mods on it, it works amazingly.
Assassination is my thing.
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N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1674
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Posted - 2013.12.25 15:49:00 -
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Smooth Assassin wrote:You see a scout tanked or no tanked you can kill em with 2 shots, i guarantee it, its only a weapon to destroy scouts and use damage mods on it, it works amazingly. i do 2 hit scouts with it lol. If only everyone was scout.
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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Skihids
Bullet Cluster Legacy Rising
2591
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Posted - 2013.12.25 15:53:00 -
[57] - Quote
It's the most fun weapon to run, but I generally run an AR now.
- Aim assist - Low TTK - High fitting cost of the MD
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The dark cloud
The Rainbow Effect
2003
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Posted - 2013.12.25 16:56:00 -
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MD's are still good at clearing objectives which are camped to hell and where a direct encounter would be useless. Like the A objective on the research facility which allways turns out to be a clusterfuck/meatgrinder for all partys involved. And its good if you camp up high to do area denial.
I shall show you a world, a world which you cant imagine, a world full off butthurt n00bs at the other end of my gun
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Tek Hound
Crux Special Tasks Group Gallente Federation
162
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Posted - 2013.12.25 18:09:00 -
[59] - Quote
Skihids wrote:It's the most fun weapon to run, but I generally run an AR now.
- Aim assist - Low TTK - High fitting cost of the MD
This |
N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries EoN.
1677
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Posted - 2013.12.25 18:35:00 -
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The dark cloud wrote:MD's are still good at clearing objectives which are camped to hell and where a direct encounter would be useless. Like the A objective on the research facility which allways turns out to be a clusterfuck/meatgrinder for all partys involved. And its good if you camp up high to do area denial. It's good at specialized things which i like
Minmatar Assault.
Mass Driver user. I love when you stack armour.
High ground is my friend.
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