DUST Search - It's time the shotgun got hotfixed like the hmg.

kiarbanor wrote:

Eric Del Carlo wrote:

As the title states above, it's time the shotgun got hotfixed for the following reasons:

It's outclassed by weapons like the rail rifle and combat rifle

Damage fall off range is too extreme

Bugs like the sprint glitch and hit detection issues are still present on this weapon

The step up between STD, ADV, and PRO shotgun are barely noticeable in terms of firepower

Reducing spread per operation level doesn't make sense for the kind of weapon it is

-- In my opinion this weapon simply doesn't do enough damage, and facing tanked enemies with 800+ HP is an absolute nightmare. I'm okay with the range it has, but taking the time to get that close to the enemy, shooting them. and them turning around and mow you down before getting the last shot off on them gets old real fast.

I know there are other issues with this weapon, but this is all I can think of for now. Overall I'm glad that heavies finally had their HMG buff from the hotfix they got, but it's time to return the favor to shotgunners who received the cold shoulder for quite some time now.
(coming from a scout shotgunner with Shotgun Op. V & Prof. III)

I just created a forum post today discussing hit detection issues with the SG. Couldn't agree more with everything you said. I'd give 100 likes, if I could. Good stuff.


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Eric Del Carlo 0uter.Heaven Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive 11	Posted - 2014.01.16 00:33:00 - [1] - Quote As the title states above, it's time the shotgun got hotfixed for the following reasons: It's outclassed by weapons like the rail rifle and combat rifle Damage fall off range is too extreme Bugs like the sprint glitch and hit detection issues are still present on this weapon The step up between STD, ADV, and PRO shotgun are barely noticeable in terms of firepower Reducing spread per operation level doesn't make sense for the kind of weapon it is -- In my opinion this weapon simply doesn't do enough damage, and facing tanked enemies with 800+ HP is an absolute nightmare. I'm okay with the range it has, but taking the time to get that close to the enemy, shooting them. and them turning around and mow you down before getting the last shot off on them gets old real fast. I know there are other issues with this weapon, but this is all I can think of for now. Overall I'm glad that heavies finally had their HMG buff from the hotfix they got, but it's time to return the favor to shotgunners who received the cold shoulder for quite some time now. (coming from a scout shotgunner with Shotgun Op. V & Prof. III)
Eric Del Carlo 0uter.Heaven Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive 11	Posted - 2014.01.16 00:39:00 - [2] - Quote kiarbanor wrote: Eric Del Carlo wrote: As the title states above, it's time the shotgun got hotfixed for the following reasons: It's outclassed by weapons like the rail rifle and combat rifle Damage fall off range is too extreme Bugs like the sprint glitch and hit detection issues are still present on this weapon The step up between STD, ADV, and PRO shotgun are barely noticeable in terms of firepower Reducing spread per operation level doesn't make sense for the kind of weapon it is -- In my opinion this weapon simply doesn't do enough damage, and facing tanked enemies with 800+ HP is an absolute nightmare. I'm okay with the range it has, but taking the time to get that close to the enemy, shooting them. and them turning around and mow you down before getting the last shot off on them gets old real fast. I know there are other issues with this weapon, but this is all I can think of for now. Overall I'm glad that heavies finally had their HMG buff from the hotfix they got, but it's time to return the favor to shotgunners who received the cold shoulder for quite some time now. (coming from a scout shotgunner with Shotgun Op. V & Prof. III) I just created a forum post today discussing hit detection issues with the SG. Couldn't agree more with everything you said. I'd give 100 likes, if I could. Good stuff. Much obliged :) , and yes I saw your post too, good stuff
Eric Del Carlo 0uter.Heaven Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive 13	Posted - 2014.01.16 01:23:00 - [3] - Quote KING CHECKMATE wrote: ALL this, AND you forgot a RoF increase to Breach Shotgun. I understand is more powerful than other variants, but they already get a gimped ''clip'' (2 shots) so no need for the Low a** RoF. Overall +1 Very true, the breach is already a skill intensive weapon but with too many drawbacks like low RoF, 2 shots per clip, and slow reload, hence the reason why it's rare to see anyone using them in the battlefield.