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Roofer Madness
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Posted - 2014.04.22 13:50:00 -
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I still say it would be fine if it worked ALL the time. That said hopefully those variants found floating around the EVE server can add a bit more versatility to this weapon class.
I can't wait to play Dust today and see if the hotfix for the forge/skill bug has cleared up some of the issues with my beloved PLC.
I spent half my ISK on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The rest I wasted.
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Roofer Madness
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Posted - 2014.04.22 14:00:00 -
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Spectral Clone wrote:Roofer Madness wrote:I still say it would be fine if it worked ALL the time. That said hopefully those variants found floating around the EVE server can add a bit more versatility to this weapon class.
I can't wait to play Dust today and see if the hotfix for the forge/skill bug has cleared up some of the issues with my beloved PLC. It seems like it is a general fix Roofer. <[CCP]Frame>: We found a single issue related to both 80% spawning and Forge Gun misfire <[CCP]Frame>: Was very strange one. I submitted a bug report regarding the misfire of the plasma cannon 12.06.2013
I will be very disappoint if that is the case. I also submitted a ticket. I really thought the skill bug was causing the PLC issues because of the charge time skill. I guess whoever complains on the forums the loudest wins and there just aren't enough people complaining about the PLC for CCP to care.
I spent half my ISK on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The rest I wasted.
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Roofer Madness
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Posted - 2014.04.22 14:02:00 -
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Jack McReady wrote:CRYPT3C W0LF wrote:But I like my plasma Cannon Operation 5 and proficiency 3 :( what? you have not maxed prof to 5? GITGUD!
***** please. I have Fitting Op 5/Reload 5/Ammo 5/ Prof. 5 PLC ALL 5. GET ON MY LEVEL! 
I spent half my ISK on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The rest I wasted.
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Roofer Madness
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Posted - 2014.04.22 14:07:00 -
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Cat Merc wrote:Roofer Madness wrote:Spectral Clone wrote:Roofer Madness wrote:I still say it would be fine if it worked ALL the time. That said hopefully those variants found floating around the EVE server can add a bit more versatility to this weapon class.
I can't wait to play Dust today and see if the hotfix for the forge/skill bug has cleared up some of the issues with my beloved PLC. It seems like it is a general fix Roofer. <[CCP]Frame>: We found a single issue related to both 80% spawning and Forge Gun misfire <[CCP]Frame>: Was very strange one. I submitted a bug report regarding the misfire of the plasma cannon 12.06.2013 I will be very disappoint if that is the case. I also submitted a ticket. I really thought the skill bug was causing the PLC issues because of the charge time skill. I guess whoever complains on the forums the loudest wins and there just aren't enough people complaining about the PLC for CCP to care. That's why I exist.
Hey, I've started more "Fix the PLC" threads then most people. And every time they fall off the front page in favor of QQ over rifles or some other FOTM thingy. My support ticket was closed by CCP as "resolved". What a laugh.....
I spent half my ISK on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The rest I wasted.
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Roofer Madness
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Posted - 2014.04.22 15:13:00 -
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lee corwood wrote:Really the sign that this weapon was an utter disaster (a very long time ago) is when videos popped up every where of trolling infantry with the PLC for kills. We've completely moved on from using it as AV to a complete 'giggle' weapon against fellow clones.
But that is my role.....  I don't really want to be an AV specialist. It's way more fun killing infantry with it. I would prefer a breach AV version and an assault infantry version and the current one stay as the way it is. They just need to fix the issue where damage doesn't register properly. Then the true power of this weapon can actually be known.
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Roofer Madness
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Posted - 2014.04.22 15:15:00 -
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Goric Rumis wrote:My concern about the reload time is that you already have the ability to cut it by 1/3 (25% speed increase from reload skill, 25% speed increase on Commando, 150% = 1.5, 1/1.5 = 2/3) and because you reload each shot that's a huge boost to DPS from reload skills alone. Combined with reduced charge time and increased damage from skills and your gap between minimum and maximum on the same weapon variant is immense. Then you have weapon tiers on top of that. It makes the weapon very difficult to balance--the lowest level has to be underpowered or the highest level will be overpowered. Not that any variant is currently balanced, but I can kind of see how CCP have painted themselves into a corner with this one.
For that reason, the Plasma Cannon is always going to be a niche weapon that requires a lot of skill (both real skill and SP). It should be balanced such that fitting it on a Level 5 Commando can be devastating, but for other suits you'll really have to have a specific circumstantial need.
In my view, its biggest problem currently is its slow projectile speed. 50% increase to projectile speed (which will also flatten the arc) and reduce the after-shot delay and let's see how well it works. I suspect from there it will require other buffs, but I'm cautious because of the skill gap.
DO NOT remove the projectile drop. This is a feature, not a weakness.
The reload skill for the weapon doesn't even work. I have it maxed on one character and 0 on another. No visible difference whatsoever.
I spent half my ISK on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The rest I wasted.
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