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Thokk Nightshade
KNIGHTZ OF THE ROUND
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Posted - 2014.06.18 01:56:00 -
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I don't use shotguns a lot but I do use them in probably 10% of my matches. However, I'm not an expert by any means. My 2 ISK, though, is it seems that on any of the shots where it wasn't doing damage, you were either not really lined up with the target /off center or you were at a farther distance than the ones that were registering. A shotgun should be up close and personal. Once you start putting distance between you and the target, there will be shot dispersion and you shouldn't be doing nearly as much if any damage (that last part coming from someone who has used and shot REAL shotguns for about 25 years). However, like I said, I'm not an expert in game by any means. I just know when I'm using one, I'm almost in melee range so I've never encountered an issue with it.
Thokk Kill. Thokk Crush. Thokk Smash.
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Thokk Nightshade
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Posted - 2014.06.18 22:21:00 -
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yeah, I know the "real life" correlation is off by quite a bit. I just use that as my baseline when I talk about any weapons whether it is game or real (I had a huge rant on Sniper Rifles a couple months back). I agree with you on the shot dispersion issue (or lack there of, depending on your viewpoint). The shotguns in this game use full chokes to cut down almost any dispersion. I would prefer the idea of a modified choke where the closer someone is, there is more damage, but if I'm back a bit I can hit multiple targets with one blast due to the dispersion of pellets (which would also likely have less total DPS per target of course).
Yeah the video does clearly show what you're talking about. I've had a couple of those myself where it seems like if I'm more than 8 or so meters away, I can be center mass and the target doesn't take damage. The shield flare issue drives me nuts more than anything. The flare shows the shots are landing, but HP doesn't drop at all. Something doesn't add up.
However, I think hit detection is an issue with all weapons. I've used an HMG and have a scout walk THROUGH my stream of bullets at me and get 3 shotgun shots off and I die before he does. Something doesn't quite add up there to me. However, because of the high Alpha damage, slower rate of fire of a shotgun, it is more pronounced than with the other weapons.
Thokk Kill. Thokk Crush. Thokk Smash.
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Thokk Nightshade
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Posted - 2014.06.20 01:05:00 -
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Yeah, I'm not positive. I think it is the cal Scouts but I've noticed it with all different scout suits to be honest with you.
Thokk Kill. Thokk Crush. Thokk Smash.
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