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Bormir1r wrote:

My opinion on side arm buffs:

1. NK- Charlie's taken care of it.

2. Flaylock - larger clip size (5 shots per clip), Significant increase in Direct Damage (400), Better Hit detection.

3. Magsec - pretty balanced, kick could be reduced.

4. SMG - more balanced than the Magsec, pg could be increased *slightly* (from 3 to 5)

5. ScP - I never got to use this weapon pre 1.8, which was a shame, but I can easily say this weapon isn't good enough, it's better than the Ion pistol, but something definitely doesn't feel right about it. There should be a RoF buff on this (275 to 475 where Burst is at) and for the burst (475 to 675).

6. Ion Pistol - Unfortunately this weapon is the worst of the lot, while it has potential and was definitely on the right track it definitely fall behind everything. IMO this weapon is the counterpart to the ScP in terms of RoF and Damage. So where the ScP focuses on RoF, the Ion Pistol should focus on Damage (50 to 110). Furthermore the charged shot overheat should be reduced (5 to 3).

7. Bolt Pistol - This weapon is pretty decent, but really just needs a range buff and a slight damage buff (a damage buff would also give the range buff). (Damage increase from 140 - 180) OR range (63 - 80m)


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Adipem Nothi Nos Nothi 3415	Posted - 2014.07.30 19:28:00 - [1] - Quote Bormir1r wrote: My opinion on side arm buffs: 1. NK- Charlie's taken care of it. 2. Flaylock - larger clip size (5 shots per clip), Significant increase in Direct Damage (400), Better Hit detection. 3. Magsec - pretty balanced, kick could be reduced. 4. SMG - more balanced than the Magsec, pg could be increased slightly (from 3 to 5) 5. ScP - I never got to use this weapon pre 1.8, which was a shame, but I can easily say this weapon isn't good enough, it's better than the Ion pistol, but something definitely doesn't feel right about it. There should be a RoF buff on this (275 to 475 where Burst is at) and for the burst (475 to 675). 6. Ion Pistol - Unfortunately this weapon is the worst of the lot, while it has potential and was definitely on the right track it definitely fall behind everything. IMO this weapon is the counterpart to the ScP in terms of RoF and Damage. So where the ScP focuses on RoF, the Ion Pistol should focus on Damage (50 to 110). Furthermore the charged shot overheat should be reduced (5 to 3). 7. Bolt Pistol - This weapon is pretty decent, but really just needs a range buff and a slight damage buff (a damage buff would also give the range buff). (Damage increase from 140 - 180) OR range (63 - 80m) 1. Agreed. We should wait and see. 2. Agreed. Core mechanics (like HD) are not subject to change. Maybe increase projectile speed instead? 3. Agreed. Reduce kick. Possibly reduce noise (too f*cking loud). 4. Agreed. I'd leave this one alone to serve as our benchmark, and buff the others match. 5. Agreed. Increase RoF. 6. No comment (never used it). 7. No comment (never used it). Shoot scout with yes... - Ripley Riley
Adipem Nothi Nos Nothi 3415	Posted - 2014.07.30 19:32:00 - [2] - Quote Apothecary Za'ki wrote: CCP Rattati wrote: SMG is far to easy to equip as the goto weapon that does everything well. with out (smg)sharpshooter, MAGSEC does it all better.. give magsec a scope and watch people switch over to it cause they can save like.. 1m SP which can be of use in other areas. The magsec kicks to hard to make use of optics at the moment; its not unlike trying to aim while sitting atop a washing machine. Kick should be reduced either way, then we can add a red dot / reflex / acog sight. Also, it is sooooo loud. Every time I use the damn thing, everyone with half a mind comes looking for me. So, add a suppressor for added sexiness. I give you, the new and improved, original design :-) Shoot scout with yes... - Ripley Riley
Adipem Nothi Nos Nothi 3416	Posted - 2014.07.30 20:00:00 - [3] - Quote Even better idea! 1) MagSec S (suppressed) variants are available through Caldari Loyalty Store. These sidearms feature greatly reduced decibel output at the expense of less damage at range. 2) Nova Blade variants are available through Minmatar Loyalty Store. These sidearms feature accelerated charge speed at the expense of slightly less damage. Perform best when wielded by experienced Matari Scouts, as their innate racial bonus more-than-compensates for the variant's damage reduction. Shoot scout with yes... - Ripley Riley
Adipem Nothi Nos Nothi 3419	Posted - 2014.07.30 20:27:00 - [4] - Quote Rusty Shallows wrote: Warts and all we are damned lucky to be in Uprising 1.8 Agreed. +1 Shoot scout with yes... - Ripley Riley