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LEHON Xeon Ahrendee Mercenaries 697	Posted - 2014.09.07 23:25:00 - [1] - Quote Well, I've run Caldari and Gallente scouts along with Amarr logi, assault and sentinel. Each suit I find has its own specialized uses. People need to start using the suits what they're designed for. Scouts are supposed to be recon/quick attacks (and yes that includes longer distance attacks with something like ScR or CR). That is what the Caldari Scout description says "it is best for hit and run attacks." That doesn't mean that I should have such a low HP rate that I can't at least have somewhat of a chance to escape from something, especially a heavy suit. No I shouldn't be able to withstand a ton of fire (which I already can't in either of my suits unless I get the jump on a group of people), but I already get melted down by ScRs and RRs along with HMGs at closer ranges. I use my Cal Scout as something that "checks" people at longer ranges. My Gallente, I use for close range stealth attacks. Assault suits should be used just for that. You want to have an e-war advantage? Then weaken your EHP and start using precision or range. Either that, or use one of your equipment slots for an active scanner if you want to see more. When I use my Amarr assault with the laser, I don't automatically expect that I'm going to see scouts that are sneaking around me if I'm on a ground level. That is to be expected. That is why better players check frequently their surroundings and behind them. Last is heavies. People, part of the problem would be if scrubs would quit using heavies with light weapons and charging out there like a slower, but much tankier assault suit and then wonder why you get killed by people you can't see. No, you shouldn't see scouts at all. You're designed to be the ultimate CQC machine. You've got a huge tank with built in resistances to certain weapon damage. Currently you can almost move and turn just like an assault suit. You're there to run heavy AV or hold down or push into confined spaces/objectives. For those who grouch about my Cal Scout shield regen, I die practically instantly to ScR users or if someone uses a flux grenade, so I don't want to hear about it. Why am I still here yet?

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