1.9 is in final QA, as far as I am aware it is content locked at this point.

Damn, already? Does this mean we're skipping Echo and going straight to 1.9?

1.9 is likely to be deployed prior to Echo, however both the patch and hotfix are slated to be deployed.

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1.9 is likely to be deployed prior to Echo, however both the patch and hotfix are slated to be deployed.

Wouldn't it technically be Alpha again if it is put in place after 1.9?

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Then give logis back the sidearm. I mean if scouts, on a light frame, can carry all that gear? Why can't logis on a medium frame?

You gotta admit it isn't logical at all. You made scouts superior to every other role, and can't explain it with any reason. How is what he proposed so bad? Are they scouts or assaults? What the scouts can do now is far beyond the current assault class. I mean atleast take away the second equipment slot. Then the sidearm would make some sense?!

I mean at this rate you might as well give the heavy an equipment slot lol!

gotta love the short simple answers

EDIT: A short sum up of scout twist

- define scout role as low profile, low ehp, gather information, assassin

- remove sidearm slot to limit engagement ability <= sidearm can fit in light slot anyway

- shield or armor stack penalty to stop scout that run as assault <= better to run assault for a brick tank

- No nerf ewar or cloak <= Merc need situation awareness not a nerf on ewar




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I don't like the idea of nerf scout's ewar or cloak because I feel it is a part of scout role (low profile, low ehp, gather information, assassinate). However, they need to limid 2 thing.

- ability to engagement (remove sidearm slot).

- ehp effectiveness (shield or armor stack penalty)

Remove sidearm slot
This could limit ability for scout to engagement in combat (sidearm can fit in light slot). They have to be selective on a type of weapon to use (long range or shot range weapon) , evaluate the situation, and more selective on a target to strike. Shotgun or NK still effective, but have to take a risk if the OHK miss (no more swap weapon to finish off enemy). Same thing with a long weapon engagement such as sniper or rifle ( better run away from CQC).


Shield or armor stack penalty
True scout should has ehp below 400. Below are stack penalty examples that I think we can add in each scout suits. Number and effect are subject to be vary.

+20db Scan Precision when stack more than 1 shield extender (Yep, wanna tank like assault, then you can't see enemy coming)

+100% shield Shield Recharge Delay when stack more than 1 shield extender (Yep, wanna tank like assault, then you have to out of combat for awhile)

+25db Scan Profile when stack more than 1 armor plate (Yep, wanna tank like assault, then you must lost ability to hide)

-15% speed penalty when stack more than 1 armor plate (Yep, wanna tank like assault, then you gonna run a lot slower)


So a scout can't run as assault anymore, Everything have a trade-off and that is no need to nerf ewar or cloak. Ewar and cloak is a good thing. It encourage merc to be more self-awareness, situation awareness, form up a squad, and play as a team.

FYI: Nerf ewar = nerf true scout and encourage brick tank. Every time we nerf scout, Std or Adv scout are the most suffer but not this time.

Here's a thought! Make the cloak a high slot mod! No need for the second equipment slot then is there? Sidearm justified! Scout dropsuits make sense, and they no longer double as logis. Add the penalty for ehp stacking, and keep the eWAR!

I should just apply to CCP, and work there.

1.9 is in final QA, as far as I am aware it is content locked at this point.

Semantics my dear Watson (I would prefer to keep them going to Echo, etc, as they are just on their own path)

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