Joseph Ridgeson
WarRavens
League of Infamy
1053
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Posted - 2014.04.07 17:47:00 -
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As stated above: you are comparing two weapons that are quite different. The HMG can only be used on a Sentinel-type Heavy which are slow moving. Rail Rifle has a much better range and can be used by any suit meaning you can flank the enemy easier, move faster than a snail, and not glow in the dark on radar.
But I will humor you:
Assuming pointblank range, both weapons press the trigger at the same time and fire for 3 seconds.
HMG: Rate of Fire is 2,400 RPM / 20 for 3 seconds = 120 bullets x 18 = 2,160 damage. DPS is 720.
Rail Rifle: Charge is .3 seconds so it is only shooting for 2.7 seconds. Rate of Fire is 451.54 / 60 * 2.7 = 20.3 bullets x 47 = 954.1 damage. DPS, not counting charge time, is 361.54
What does this mean? Nothing other than the obvious: A Heavy Machine Gun is a close range weapon and meant to be used at close range. It melts things but can't reach out and touch someone. The Rail Rifle can. Comparing the HMG to a Rail Rifle is like asking "is a Sniper Rifle or a Shotgun better?" They have completely different limitations and are meant for completely different play styles.
For what it is worth: People complain about Rail Rifle Sentinel more than they complain about HMG Sentinel.
"People that quote themselves in signatures confuse me." -Joseph Ridgeson
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Joseph Ridgeson
WarRavens
League of Infamy
1061
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Posted - 2014.04.07 21:14:00 -
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XDarkwolffangX wrote:NAV HIV wrote:XDarkwolffangX wrote:My brother and I are arguing over which one would beat the other.There are a lot of advantages to the Rail Rifle such as range, total damage, and weight/speed. The down fall of it, is its penalty, the charge up time. The advantage of the machine gun is its rate of fire. Its reload time and low total damage make its disadvantages. The advantages and disadvantages of each gun is compared to each other in this post. Choose a side.
After every 50 posts I will count up the total.
(My vote doesnt count but I choose Rail Rifle) Depends on the Range and the Suit both players are wearing Commando ck0 with a Kalakiota would take a sentinel a,c,g,m k0 at range very quickly Lets say they have the same suits and are at medium range.
What's medium range?
If it is within 30 meters, the optimal of the HMG, the HMG wins. It is easy. It does more DPS but has a terrible range.
If you mean something like 55 meters, outside the Effective Range of the HMG meaning it's damage is going to be terrible and the spray insane but within the optimal of the Rail Rifle, the Rail Rifle wins easy.
If you care for a closer analogy than the one I made above: "Which would win: a Laser Rifle or an Assault Rifle?"
The 'answer' is the same as above: "What range? Laser Rifle does little damage from 1-50 meters and the Assault Rifle wants to be within 1-41 meters."
Close Range: Heavy Machine Gun
Past about 35 meters: Rail Rifle
"People that quote themselves in signatures confuse me." -Joseph Ridgeson
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