Until CCP gives a definitive statement about what the purpose of large blaster turrets are, I feel like I can't assert that LBT's need less dispersion (whether through a skill or some other way). I spoke with a couple other tanks and they agreed with your sentiment that a scout can outstrafe blasters. But like I said, if blasters are supposed to be ineffective against infantry, then thats significant. However I do believe blasters need to be anti infantry effective. I think personally tanks need to have a purpose beyond destroying the the extremely effective anti infantry ADS and killing enemy tanks/lav's.

I for one would not be opposed to tanks getting a major buff to DPS in exchange for them losing out on their ability to traverse the battlefield quickly.

I for one do not know why rails need splash damage, at all. I have been VERY frustrated at times hacking a point only to be hit 4 times by spalsh damage that only required the ral to hit the point lazily. Min/maxing they don't do enough DPS IMO. And the range nerf was 2 strong, I hear tanks seriously concerned about the viability of rail tanking as opposed to forging, mobility being the only advantage. I personally view rails to be snipers of sorts.

I've spoken with tank pilots they would prefer tanks required more skill required of them in order to obtain a greater advantage over easier to use fits. Specifically I spoke with a few that preferred when tankers were required to be responsible for a lot of diverse modules as opposed to hitting all the damage mods or hardeners and then recalling when they ran out.

Learn your place on the food chain

You gone dun it now Zatara.

Defending the Publics and the FWers from PCers....... wins the vote (actually already prepared to vote for you)