Edited OP

Edited OP

KEEP AMBUSH OMS but remove vehicles and or make it its own option in battle finder.

If OB WP x2 means from 2500 to 5000 i think it should stay at 2500

And i think the WP for injectors should stay the same so that there is a reason for low level medics to want to heal you

I disagree

We don't need team deathmatch modes, though I would prefer if OMS (with no vehicles) stayed, and regular ambush got removed; regular ambush ends too fast, often less than 5 minutes.

Warbarge strikes are too easy to get right now, the WP requirement should be raised.

The injector change is definitely needed, there has to be higher WP incentives to using better injectors. There is no reason why a militia injector and prototype injector should be rewarded equally when they'e clearly unequal; the militia one is so often a liability for the one being revived, while the prototype one is a genuinely useful asset.

I will be looking forward to an explanation of the decisions. I believe that the slot layouts were a good move, perhaps we will hear more in the future.

To your and Kagehoshi's point. I do not feel that the equalized layout of slots per role per tier, nor the logi changes (f.ex. having two sidearm logis with passive equipment (CA and AM) versus the two active logis with no sidearms, nor the amarr/gallente reversal, nor the larger spread ideas of 4-1 instead of 3-2 and 5-2 instead of 4-3 new layouts were received favorably.

If we can revisit that thread and actually give us proper feedback in a fashion like "I agree with giving GA logis more slots and STD and ADV, but I do not like X and Y", we can maybe still keep some changes. Until then, this initiative is delayed until Delta or later.

* Reduced small rail range compared to sniper range

All,

After crowdsourcing, data crunching, reviewing internally and discussing with the CPM, we are ready with a non-finite list for Hotfix Charlie. As always, this is the narrative and any, all or none of the ideas may end up being implemented.

Hotfix Charlie
* Primary Objective Assault buff, we are looking at a HP increase, slight changes in slot layout and improved PG/CPU, slot based approach. Possibly improve Light Weapon fitting bonus. Possibly a slight speed increase., add Grenade fitting bonus, 5% per level.

* A slight HMG heat buildup increase

* Reduce Sentinel PG/CPU. Introduce a fitting bonus to Heavy Weapons.

* Installation buff, with a range and AI range reduction, reduction of granted WP for destruction.

* Blaster turret accuracy improvements, both Small and Large

* Modification of scout bonuses, with Amarr getting a precision bonus, a low radius strong field of scanning on top of a heavily armored suit, and Caldari retaining a long range scan ability.

* Minmatar will be improved by a Codebreaker fitting reduction, possibly KinCats as well. Possibly moving Codebreakers to High slot. PG increase.

* Nova Knife hit detection, range and damage improvement

* Reduced small rail range compared to sniper range

* Move all logistics to the same number of Equipment slots per tier, removing the Amarr sidearm. Reduce Logi speed slightly and remove Cloak fitting bonus. Same total of high and low slots as well per tier.

* WP for injectors, STD/ADV/PRO 25/50/75 WP

* Reactive Plates to 1-2-3 hp/s

* OB WP doubled

* LP payout increased x-fold

* Remove Ambush OMS or remove Vehicles from Ambush OMS, Ambush OMS stays with vehicles and buffed installations, revisited in Delta based on new feedback.

* Reduced ADS ISK price

Still under tech evaluation
* Disabling passive Scan sharing with squads
* Suicide/Bleedout/Overview option properly enforces that revival is not possible
* We have identified almost all the suits that have the wrong colors and are trying to get those fixed.
* Reduce ISK cost of early skillbooks for new players or free

Bugs/issues that need Client update
Pilot stacking bug
Unfair fall damage calculation
Unfair War points and distribution from OB kills
Directional arrow for enemies on minimap bug

Hotfix Delta or later
*Sidearm rebalance
*Sniper Rifle review
*Efficacy bonuses
*Further slot based PG/CPU updates based on necessity

I missed this, why is it not being changed?

All,

After crowdsourcing, data crunching, reviewing internally and discussing with the CPM, we are ready with a non-finite list for Hotfix Charlie. As always, this is the narrative and any, all or none of the ideas may end up being implemented.

Hotfix Charlie
* Primary Objective Assault buff, we are looking at a HP increase, slight changes in slot layout and improved PG/CPU, slot based approach. Possibly improve Light Weapon fitting bonus. Possibly a slight speed increase., add Grenade fitting bonus, 5% per level.

* A slight HMG heat buildup increase

* Reduce Sentinel PG/CPU. Introduce a fitting bonus to Heavy Weapons.

* Installation buff, with a range and AI range reduction, reduction of granted WP for destruction.

* Blaster turret accuracy improvements, both Small and Large

* Modification of scout bonuses, with Amarr getting a precision bonus, a low radius strong field of scanning on top of a heavily armored suit, and Caldari retaining a long range scan ability.

* Minmatar will be improved by a Codebreaker fitting reduction, possibly KinCats as well. Possibly moving Codebreakers to High slot. PG increase.

* Nova Knife hit detection, range and damage improvement

* Reduced small rail range compared to sniper range

* Move all logistics to the same number of Equipment slots per tier, removing the Amarr sidearm. Reduce Logi speed slightly and remove Cloak fitting bonus. Same total of high and low slots as well per tier.

* WP for injectors, STD/ADV/PRO 25/50/75 WP

* Reactive Plates to 1-2-3 hp/s

* OB WP doubled

* LP payout increased x-fold

* Remove Ambush OMS or remove Vehicles from Ambush OMS, Ambush OMS stays with vehicles and buffed installations, revisited in Delta based on new feedback.

* Reduced ADS ISK price

Still under tech evaluation
* Disabling passive Scan sharing with squads
* Suicide/Bleedout/Overview option properly enforces that revival is not possible
* We have identified almost all the suits that have the wrong colors and are trying to get those fixed.
* Reduce ISK cost of early skillbooks for new players or free

Bugs/issues that need Client update
Pilot stacking bug
Unfair fall damage calculation
Unfair War points and distribution from OB kills
Directional arrow for enemies on minimap bug

Hotfix Delta or later
*Sidearm rebalance
*Sniper Rifle review
*Efficacy bonuses
*Further slot based PG/CPU updates based on necessity

So,
If I've understood
- not more speed for assault
- CPU for Caldari will not be more increase for hotfix charlie (more than 317 for PRO)
- add grenade fitting bonus for assault
- logi's wouldn't have the same number of equipment
- other bonus for assaults => hotfix D
MY BIGEST QUESTIONS
** nerf the SMG or buff other sidearm weapon for hotfix D ?
** do you want to change slots disposition for hotfix Charlie or not ???? Please do this change for hotfix Chalie, I don't care if you don't make enought PG/CPU for assaults ! But I really want to have my "new suit"





Are you serious ? You want to wait a lot of time to change our slots, but you can do that for hotfix charlie ?
You know... Since your FIRST post about hotfix charlie, I've stopped playing with caldari assault, because, in my mind, it was like "why must I still play with that suit, it will be transform in a few days, great"
I couldn't play with it because play with a fit which will not exist any more isn't interesting...
I've waited for 1 month........ And now you are going to say I (WE!) will must wait for a long time again ?!
Are you kidding us ? Sorry if I'm angry, but I don't understand... Make changements.... And at the last time say "No, we'll not make those changes, HAHAHA in your fat a*s "

I know not much players will me interessed for this post, but I must say it : you're playing with us, and I don't like it...

You'll say : "not, we want to do those changes for Delta because we want to give the best PG/CPU for all assaults at the same time"
=> You have asked this question https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=2269268#post2269268 , so, you have your answers. I know what you can do, and I know you can do those changes just in a few days... Not inevitably wait for hotfix Delta.... That's a joke.... A lot of people have answerd "improve CPU for Caldari", or "More PG for Amarr"
That's not so difficult to understand that and to cange that... My grandfather can do that in 1 day... You can do that in 1 hour

Seriously, I can't understand... I can't... I try, but I can't...
Just after hotfix Bravo, you have said "assault situation will be improved with hotfix Charlie"
Ho yes, I see... Not better assault bonus, not suit bonus, not a better slot fitting, but 6% increase CPU for Caldari !!!! YOUHOUUUU !!! Assault will be the best suit with hotfix Charlie ! Scout ? Heavy ? NOOOOO ! ASSAULT !!!!!

I've enjoyed your job, but with your last post, you could lose an other (veteran) player... Good decision...

Work in progress... yes... but the work doesn't appair.... GG

Yea I was heavily disappointed with the cal assault buff, it's like rattati didn't even test the change, minimum cpu buff needs to be 15% more cpu...

My god... do those test isn't difficult... If he really wanted to do that good and speed, he could...
Maybe because he is a Gallente assault... I don't know... I don't understand him

Oh yea Amarr sidearm stays thanks CCP btw how to make lines to cross out words?

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k thx

I've been actively following this thread, tho too busy to post until now.
And it looks my major issue (Logi adjustments/loss of sidearm) has been removed for now. GOOD.

Now, my observation on buffing assaults:
I hate to say it and I know theres a going to be a large group of players who'll object and CPM members who will protest profusely but the best buff to combat balance is unfortunately a nerf to scouts. Scouts need to lose their 2nd equipment slot AND their pg/cpu allotted for it. Scouts' ability to move (walk/strafe/turn) considerably faster than the other suits WHILE tanking 600 hp AND w/ a cloak being invisible to sight AND scan AND carry an additional payload of re's, links, or hives AND (!!) a light weapon+sidearm is what has tipped the scales to almost no assaults suits being used.

Buff the assaults, slight uptick to speed,ehp, bonuses, whatever. But drop that 2nd equipment slot and the relative cpu/pg from the scouts!

And leave vehicles in ambush. Limits are already in place, and PC is full of vehicles. Besides, if we can get game modes that exclude vehicles why tf don't we already have a game mode that excludes PROTO???

just my real quick .02isk while I had a moment. Opinion admittedly a little biased, logi since open-beta and primarily PC focused for the last several months.

Because a small railgun has a max range of 300 meters (at that point your rounds do minimal damage). A sniper rifle can shot up to 600 meters without any falloff which would lower the damage per shot. And if you are complaining about people parking with a gorgon on a roof shot them with a forgegun or snipe them out of the gunner seat. Both is not hard to do.

I've been actively following this thread, tho too busy to post until now.
And it looks my major issue (Logi adjustments/loss of sidearm) has been removed for now. GOOD.

Now, my observation on buffing assaults:
I hate to say it and I know theres a going to be a large group of players who'll object and CPM members who will protest profusely but the best buff to combat balance is unfortunately a nerf to scouts. Scouts need to lose their 2nd equipment slot AND their pg/cpu allotted for it. Scouts' ability to move (walk/strafe/turn) considerably faster than the other suits WHILE tanking 600 hp AND w/ a cloak being invisible to sight AND scan AND carry an additional payload of re's, links, or hives AND (!!) a light weapon+sidearm is what has tipped the scales to almost no assaults suits being used.

Buff the assaults, slight uptick to speed,ehp, bonuses, whatever. But drop that 2nd equipment slot and the relative cpu/pg from the scouts!

And leave vehicles in ambush. Limits are already in place, and PC is full of vehicles. Besides, if we can get game modes that exclude vehicles why tf don't we already have a game mode that excludes PROTO???

just my real quick .02isk while I had a moment. Opinion admittedly a little biased, logi since open-beta and primarily PC focused for the last several months.

Hm...Why doesn't any DEV answer ?
Because it's sunday ?
And what ? Tomorrow it's Belgium National Day ! Don't work !

seriously... we are at the most important point (for assault) of Hotfix Charlie... Rattati has said there will not be any change for assault slots... Why ?? Can you answer us ??

Seriously?

The this is a job for the Dev's...a hobby or pastime at best for us. If anything Rattati has proven that he engages more than most other CCP folks. Just have a little patience.

Little patience ?
YOU, are you serious ?!

I've waited since 1.8 !

Between 1.8 and hotfix A : nothing
Hotfix Alpha : nothing
Hotfix Bravo : nothing
Hotfix Charlie : early nothing (buff +100HP, +4%CPU, woaaaw what a buff !)

So, I think I've enought patience, but it has a limit

Whatever man...lol.

Your (our) need for info on a video game doesn't trump a dudes day off.

* Move all logistics to the same number of Equipment slots per tier, removing the Amarr sidearm. Reduce Logi speed slightly and remove Cloak fitting bonus. Same total of high and low slots as well per tier.