I don't really see it as a "novelty weapon". Or, at least, I don't want it to be one. The PLC is useable and has areas where it is very good, but I wouldn't call it a viable role. I want the BSG to be viable. Back when I used it, it was just a different type of shotgun that had a steeper learning curve and different advantages and disadvantages. It was much harder to use, but it could take on most situations that that the SG could, just with a different approach.

For example, when approaching two enemies, you make sure you have easily accessible cover. After taking the first shot, if it doesn't kill the target, you can't go directly for the kill (as you often would with the SG). Instead, it is better to drop back behind cover to immediately reload. If the unharmed enemy is the most viable target, you repeat the same fire, cover, reload strategy. If the one you just hit is vulnerable, you finish him, use your second shot on the other guy, and finish him with a sidearm if he is still alive. That particular plan doesn't allow for any missed shots, and it is just part of the learning curve of the Breach. If you screw up, you have to be prepared to cut your losses and gtfo.

Does that make it a bad weapon? Not necessarily, if it is strong enough in the areas it needs to be, which it currently isn't. The difference from the standard SG is that the objective isn't always to get a kill with each engagement. It does enough damage that leaving your target to heal a bit isn't a huge concern. It also has a very strong psychological effect, because it isn't easy for a ~650HP assault to adjust to instantly losing 75-80% of their health. Even though it is still survivable, it's very different than dealing with any other weapon.

I'd be happy with any buff. Its my favorite novelty weapon like the plc, but everyone uses the plc so you know that gets buffed regularly.

so with that shot every one near by knows your postion or before you kill that guy he turns back and kills you or you successfully kill tha guy but his team mate will ra.pe youb

Bump

Bump

Bump

You do realize the locking period is around a month...

Its only been 2 days.

I had proposed increasing damage, decreasing reload time and spread, and increasing clip size by 1 before.

Maybe make it really unique ,like the nova knife It only shoots when you let the trigger go, if you hold down the trigger the damage increases and/or the spread decreases