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RemingtonBeaver wrote:

During this event I've ran the APEX Serpent Scout quite a lot.

The suit dies fast and the shotgun kills fast. A perfect tool to feed the death machine.

The sidearm however...I don't know what it's used for.

I looked at putting some points in the ole Ion Pistol until I looked at what it would actually do.

It reduced the charge time on the charged shot.

You mean that thing that leaves your hands screaming for three seconds while you try to run away because it's stupid?

How about it also reducing the time you're left vulnerable after it, or increasing it's range?

All I would do with the Ion pistol was see how many rounds I could shoot as fast as possible. That part isn't bad at all. In fact make that the draw of the gun. Increase it's rate of fire with operations. Put the charge shot in the trash, or give it a stun lock, so you aren't the only person screaming like a girl when it happens.

I would use the charge shot only in situations where I wanted someone to chase me, sort of like pulling up my skirt and running away with my bare ass hanging out. Why am I in a skirt you say? That's exactly how I feel about the Ion pistol. If the Serpent Scout wasn't pre-fitted with the horrible thing I'd never use it.

Am I doing it wrong?

It has no range, you can't follow it up with anything, and despite what I was told about there being a glitch that allows you to fire the shotgun faster, I don't know why I can't use it, other than alerting everyone to me having a better gun waiting for them when they chase me.

Any and all input is welcome, except from the Amarr, but I'd really like to get how one of the Devs feelings on the weapon and it's bonus. I know they can't all be winners, but come one, give it something redeemable. That or let me know why I'm wrong.

Who has the officer varient, is it another Kubo's weapon? The officer behind all the killing with would surely be able to tell me if that charge time is a worthy operations bonus.

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RemingtonBeaver Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 1969	Posted - 2015.03.09 05:33:00 - [1] - Quote During this event I've ran the APEX Serpent Scout quite a lot. The suit dies fast and the shotgun kills fast. A perfect tool to feed the death machine. The sidearm however...I don't know what it's used for. I looked at putting some points in the ole Ion Pistol until I looked at what it would actually do. It reduced the charge time on the charged shot. You mean that thing that leaves your hands screaming for three seconds while you try to run away because it's stupid? How about it also reducing the time you're left vulnerable after it, or increasing it's range? All I would do with the Ion pistol was see how many rounds I could shoot as fast as possible. That part isn't bad at all. In fact make that the draw of the gun. Increase it's rate of fire with operations. Put the charge shot in the trash, or give it a stun lock, so you aren't the only person screaming like a girl when it happens. I would use the charge shot only in situations where I wanted someone to chase me, sort of like pulling up my skirt and running away with my bare ass hanging out. Why am I in a skirt you say? That's exactly how I feel about the Ion pistol. If the Serpent Scout wasn't pre-fitted with the horrible thing I'd never use it. Am I doing it wrong? It has no range, you can't follow it up with anything, and despite what I was told about there being a glitch that allows you to fire the shotgun faster, I don't know why I can't use it, other than alerting everyone to me having a better gun waiting for them when they chase me. Any and all input is welcome, except from the Amarr, but I'd really like to get how one of the Devs feelings on the weapon and it's bonus. I know they can't all be winners, but come one, give it something redeemable. That or let me know why I'm wrong. Who has the officer varient, is it another Kubo's weapon? The officer behind all the killing with would surely be able to tell me if that charge time is a worthy operations bonus. Hearing the lamentations of Amarr women since 92'.
Nocturnal Soul Primordial Threat 5761	Posted - 2015.03.09 05:36:00 - [2] - Quote Scrub. Sincerely, Amarr (Gê¬n+Ç-´)GèâGöüGÿån+ƒ.pâ+n+ín+ƒ. LASERS BTCH!!!!!! The Incursions are back... and they're golden baby!
LT SHANKS You In The Nutz 5354	Posted - 2015.03.09 05:42:00 - [3] - Quote I will stand by the idea I threw out long ago. Make Ion Pistol charge shots deal 100% damage to vehicles.
RemingtonBeaver Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 1970	Posted - 2015.03.09 05:45:00 - [4] - Quote Nocturnal Soul wrote: Scrub. Sincerely, Amarr I was just trying to help you Amarr out, by letting you know you don't have to think about this one. My bad for forgetting that not thinking is the Amarrian credo. Sorry...I will BUY YOU SOME VERY NICE CRAYONS! Hearing the lamentations of Amarr women since 92'.
RemingtonBeaver Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 1970	Posted - 2015.03.09 05:48:00 - [5] - Quote LT SHANKS wrote: I will stand by the idea I threw out long ago. Make Ion Pistol charge shots deal 100% damage to vehicles. Do you see?!?!? DO YOU SEE?!?!? And Shanks is one of the smartest Amarr in New Eden. sigh Okay, you Amarr guys are totally welcome to join in. Not like anyone saying "No thanks, we're good." has ever stopped you before. Hearing the lamentations of Amarr women since 92'.
Cody Sietz Random Gunz RISE of LEGION 4419	Posted - 2015.03.09 08:04:00 - [6] - Quote Hipfire and only use charge in a emergency. The ideal time to use it is past 8 meters, and don't worry about overheating if you fire too fast. Just jam the trigger. Also, skills really help the weapon out a lot. "I do agree with you there though. shudders" -Arkena Wyrnspire
demonkiller 12 Negative-Feedback. Negative-Feedback 646	Posted - 2015.03.09 11:46:00 - [7] - Quote RemingtonBeaver wrote: During this event I've ran the APEX Serpent Scout quite a lot. The suit dies fast and the shotgun kills fast. A perfect tool to feed the death machine. The sidearm however...I don't know what it's used for. I looked at putting some points in the ole Ion Pistol until I looked at what it would actually do. It reduced the charge time on the charged shot. You mean that thing that leaves your hands screaming for three seconds while you try to run away because it's stupid? How about it also reducing the time you're left vulnerable after it, or increasing it's range? All I would do with the Ion pistol was see how many rounds I could shoot as fast as possible. That part isn't bad at all. In fact make that the draw of the gun. Increase it's rate of fire with operations. Put the charge shot in the trash, or give it a stun lock, so you aren't the only person screaming like a girl when it happens. I would use the charge shot only in situations where I wanted someone to chase me, sort of like pulling up my skirt and running away with my bare ass hanging out. Why am I in a skirt you say? That's exactly how I feel about the Ion pistol. If the Serpent Scout wasn't pre-fitted with the horrible thing I'd never use it. Am I doing it wrong? It has no range, you can't follow it up with anything, and despite what I was told about there being a glitch that allows you to fire the shotgun faster, I don't know why I can't use it, other than alerting everyone to me having a better gun waiting for them when they chase me. Any and all input is welcome, except from the Amarr, but I'd really like to get how one of the Devs feelings on the weapon and it's bonus. I know they can't all be winners, but come one, give it something redeemable. That or let me know why I'm wrong. Who has the officer varient, is it another Kubo's weapon? The officer behind all the killing with would surely be able to tell me if that charge time is a worthy operations bonus. its great at 1 hitting almost everything, but a militia one with no skills or damage mods? should still be able to 1 hit any starter fit, and take all shields from any shield based suit then switch to your shotgun
dzizur Expert Intervention Caldari State 175	Posted - 2015.03.09 13:12:00 - [8] - Quote I don't see reducing charge time as a good bonus, but the charge mode itself is a very good option when you got your opponent on low hp, duck behind cover, charge and pray for the best. Also spamming the trigger and running around like a madman helps. Just please dont use it as your main ;) Keep in mind I have level 3 in its operation skill, so It's not my weapon of choice, although I think it has its uses Although when I think about it, it would be funny to have a squad of 4-5 people ganking people with ion charge shots. (think synchronizing shots as with FG)
jordy mack WarRavens 346	Posted - 2015.03.09 13:19:00 - [9] - Quote I think they mixed up the scrambler pistol and the ion pistol tbh... Less QQ more PewPew
Joel II X Bacon with a bottle of Quafe 6591	Posted - 2015.03.09 13:34:00 - [10] - Quote It compliments and reinforces the CQC ability of the suit. It uses dampeners to sneak in for the kill, the damage mod and shotgun for the quick kill, and disappears with the cloak and Kincats. The Ion comes out when the target is >5m away, but <20m. This probably means you've been spotted. If you have landed 0 shotgun shots, it's quick RoF may save you, but if you have landed one or two, the charge shot will end it, and save you ammo doing it. All in all, they go along nicely, but I can see why one would want to switch it for a SMG.

altair Dovahkiin Minmatar Republic 26	Posted - 2015.03.09 15:03:00 - [11] - Quote RemingtonBeaver wrote: Am I doing it wrong? yes Bravery doesn't mean you aren't scared. It means you go anyway


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