DUST Search - my laser rifle goes "pew pew"

Fiasco Llana wrote:

STB-Marston EV wrote:

alright so basically i want to credit CCP for finally introducing the laser rifle! Its not exactly what i expected it to be however it is a pretty nifty gun. Some people thing its "laughable" or a "waste of skill points" to me, i feel like its a very effective mid-range gun. What i think a few people dont understand is that, this gun absolutely sucks in close quarters, and its very difficult to kill someone if there within 15 feet of you. However if you play cautiously and at a distance, you will almost always beat a mid-range opponent with an assualt rifle.

so why does the laser rifle do poorly in close range? theres a few reasons i can think of..... One is that, it simply feels like it does less damage at close range, and therefore isn't nearly effective. (at medium range im destroying people) the second is that the laser rifle might only be doing the charge effect when your aiming down the sight (which is tough in close range combat) The third might just be that its hard to hit someone that close with that type of gun.... either way laser rifle + close range = a poor time.....

But like i said, it has a very strong mid range advantage, its great for defending areas or letters at an elevated position. for whatever reason, enemies at mid-range seem to drop very quick to some well aimed beam sauce at there faces.

sooo does anyone agree with me??? maybe disagree???

I think it's the worst gun in the game, but if you can get kills with it good for you. Because I can't. And I'm a sniper, I have good aim. I'd rather take my chances no scoping a charge rifle than use the damn thing at close range.

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STB-Marston EV 4	Posted - 2012.10.02 03:15:00 - [1] - Quote alright so basically i want to credit CCP for finally introducing the laser rifle! Its not exactly what i expected it to be however it is a pretty nifty gun. Some people thing its "laughable" or a "waste of skill points" to me, i feel like its a very effective mid-range gun. What i think a few people dont understand is that, this gun absolutely sucks in close quarters, and its very difficult to kill someone if there within 15 feet of you. However if you play cautiously and at a distance, you will almost always beat a mid-range opponent with an assualt rifle. so why does the laser rifle do poorly in close range? theres a few reasons i can think of..... One is that, it simply feels like it does less damage at close range, and therefore isn't nearly effective. (at medium range im destroying people) the second is that the laser rifle might only be doing the charge effect when your aiming down the sight (which is tough in close range combat) The third might just be that its hard to hit someone that close with that type of gun.... either way laser rifle + close range = a poor time..... But like i said, it has a very strong mid range advantage, its great for defending areas or letters at an elevated position. for whatever reason, enemies at mid-range seem to drop very quick to some well aimed beam sauce at there faces. sooo does anyone agree with me??? maybe disagree???
Fiasco Llana Sanmatar Kelkoons Minmatar Republic 251	Posted - 2012.10.02 03:20:00 - [2] - Quote STB-Marston EV wrote: alright so basically i want to credit CCP for finally introducing the laser rifle! Its not exactly what i expected it to be however it is a pretty nifty gun. Some people thing its "laughable" or a "waste of skill points" to me, i feel like its a very effective mid-range gun. What i think a few people dont understand is that, this gun absolutely sucks in close quarters, and its very difficult to kill someone if there within 15 feet of you. However if you play cautiously and at a distance, you will almost always beat a mid-range opponent with an assualt rifle. so why does the laser rifle do poorly in close range? theres a few reasons i can think of..... One is that, it simply feels like it does less damage at close range, and therefore isn't nearly effective. (at medium range im destroying people) the second is that the laser rifle might only be doing the charge effect when your aiming down the sight (which is tough in close range combat) The third might just be that its hard to hit someone that close with that type of gun.... either way laser rifle + close range = a poor time..... But like i said, it has a very strong mid range advantage, its great for defending areas or letters at an elevated position. for whatever reason, enemies at mid-range seem to drop very quick to some well aimed beam sauce at there faces. sooo does anyone agree with me??? maybe disagree??? I think it's the worst gun in the game, but if you can get kills with it good for you. Because I can't. And I'm a sniper, I have good aim. I'd rather take my chances no scoping a charge rifle than use the damn thing at close range.
Noob Noobuler Algintal Core Gallente Federation 79	Posted - 2012.10.02 03:23:00 - [3] - Quote Fiasco Llana wrote: STB-Marston EV wrote: alright so basically i want to credit CCP for finally introducing the laser rifle! Its not exactly what i expected it to be however it is a pretty nifty gun. Some people thing its "laughable" or a "waste of skill points" to me, i feel like its a very effective mid-range gun. What i think a few people dont understand is that, this gun absolutely sucks in close quarters, and its very difficult to kill someone if there within 15 feet of you. However if you play cautiously and at a distance, you will almost always beat a mid-range opponent with an assualt rifle. so why does the laser rifle do poorly in close range? theres a few reasons i can think of..... One is that, it simply feels like it does less damage at close range, and therefore isn't nearly effective. (at medium range im destroying people) the second is that the laser rifle might only be doing the charge effect when your aiming down the sight (which is tough in close range combat) The third might just be that its hard to hit someone that close with that type of gun.... either way laser rifle + close range = a poor time..... But like i said, it has a very strong mid range advantage, its great for defending areas or letters at an elevated position. for whatever reason, enemies at mid-range seem to drop very quick to some well aimed beam sauce at there faces. sooo does anyone agree with me??? maybe disagree??? I think it's the worst gun in the game, but if you can get kills with it good for you. Because I can't. And I'm a sniper, I have good aim. I'd rather take my chances no scoping a charge rifle than use the damn thing at close range. lol i shotgunned people with sniper rifles and probaly made people mad at me
CpT kRuCiaL Tronhadar Free Guard Minmatar Republic 1	Posted - 2012.10.02 03:24:00 - [4] - Quote I'm specing into it as well, my fit is Laser rifle for mid-long range / sub-machine for close quarters.......Perfect Combo
Fiasco Llana Sanmatar Kelkoons Minmatar Republic 251	Posted - 2012.10.02 03:24:00 - [5] - Quote The other thing is at medium range, why not just use the tac rifle?
Mobius Wyvern BetaMax. 1216	Posted - 2012.10.02 03:26:00 - [6] - Quote Fiasco Llana wrote: STB-Marston EV wrote: alright so basically i want to credit CCP for finally introducing the laser rifle! Its not exactly what i expected it to be however it is a pretty nifty gun. Some people thing its "laughable" or a "waste of skill points" to me, i feel like its a very effective mid-range gun. What i think a few people dont understand is that, this gun absolutely sucks in close quarters, and its very difficult to kill someone if there within 15 feet of you. However if you play cautiously and at a distance, you will almost always beat a mid-range opponent with an assualt rifle. so why does the laser rifle do poorly in close range? theres a few reasons i can think of..... One is that, it simply feels like it does less damage at close range, and therefore isn't nearly effective. (at medium range im destroying people) the second is that the laser rifle might only be doing the charge effect when your aiming down the sight (which is tough in close range combat) The third might just be that its hard to hit someone that close with that type of gun.... either way laser rifle + close range = a poor time..... But like i said, it has a very strong mid range advantage, its great for defending areas or letters at an elevated position. for whatever reason, enemies at mid-range seem to drop very quick to some well aimed beam sauce at there faces. sooo does anyone agree with me??? maybe disagree??? I think it's the worst gun in the game, but if you can get kills with it good for you. Because I can't. And I'm a sniper, I have good aim. I'd rather take my chances no scoping a charge rifle than use the damn thing at close range. Its not meant to be good at close range, though. Since it has no cone of fire, close range is still the domain of the current plasma ARs.
Fiasco Llana Sanmatar Kelkoons Minmatar Republic 251	Posted - 2012.10.02 03:30:00 - [7] - Quote I usually aim so I don't have to worry about cone of fire. But it does so little damage up close.
Cortez The Killer Immobile Infantry 187	Posted - 2012.10.02 03:32:00 - [8] - Quote STB-Marston EV wrote: alright so basically i want to credit CCP for finally introducing the laser rifle! Its not exactly what i expected it to be however it is a pretty nifty gun. Some people thing its "laughable" or a "waste of skill points" to me, i feel like its a very effective mid-range gun. What i think a few people dont understand is that, this gun absolutely sucks in close quarters, and its very difficult to kill someone if there within 15 feet of you. However if you play cautiously and at a distance, you will almost always beat a mid-range opponent with an assualt rifle. so why does the laser rifle do poorly in close range? theres a few reasons i can think of..... One is that, it simply feels like it does less damage at close range, and therefore isn't nearly effective. (at medium range im destroying people) the second is that the laser rifle might only be doing the charge effect when your aiming down the sight (which is tough in close range combat) The third might just be that its hard to hit someone that close with that type of gun.... either way laser rifle + close range = a poor time..... But like i said, it has a very strong mid range advantage, its great for defending areas or letters at an elevated position. for whatever reason, enemies at mid-range seem to drop very quick to some well aimed beam sauce at there faces. sooo does anyone agree with me??? maybe disagree??? I cannot disagree. Add some punctuation and sentence structure and I might copy it as a starter guide. What I did not like about the laser rifle is the "strafe" damage, which is none. Scoped in or not on a tight group of hostiles at medium range, my initial target takes lovely amounts of damage, but if I sway the beam to attempt moderate damage to his squad.. nothing. I do not know if this is a bug, or intended. I had imagined the laser rifle (being a beam) to be very useful at softening groups at mid range moments before the assault elements arrive. Look forward to more feedback.
STB Vermaak Doe 558	Posted - 2012.10.02 03:36:00 - [9] - Quote CpT kRuCiaL wrote: I'm specing into it as well, my fit is Laser rifle for mid-long range / sub-machine for close quarters.......Perfect Combo Lolno, scrambler matches ar range and is as effective as the smg in cqc Amarr weaponry FTW!
EO v Prime United Pwnage Service RISE of LEGION 7	Posted - 2012.10.02 10:23:00 - [10] - Quote I love the Laser Rifle, melting mercs a midrange without weaponkick, but i have to agree it is useless in CQC. It is a perfect openarea defensive weapon, like ambushmaps with supply depots.

Brutal Domination Crux Special Tasks Group Gallente Federation 5	Posted - 2012.10.02 11:11:00 - [11] - Quote i have the laser under my other name, and i found that if you use it in coordination with your squad you can rack up some major points.
Longshot Ravenwood Algintal Core Gallente Federation 680	Posted - 2012.10.02 11:26:00 - [12] - Quote Brutal Domination wrote: i have the laser under my other name, and i found that if you use it in coordination with your squad you can rack up some major points. I hate you and all of your laser wielding kind. You turn around and around and around trying to figure out who's freaking shooting you then an unhacked turret kills you -.-
Whispercrow Seituoda Taskforce Command Caldari State 102	Posted - 2012.10.02 11:36:00 - [13] - Quote They aren't Laser Rifles.... they are B-Movie Alien Death Rays!
La Fortune Terranauts 36	Posted - 2012.10.02 11:48:00 - [14] - Quote I'm liking them a lot, they seem to have more range than the AR and that's when they're most effective, for example last night I had two AR assaults shooting at me, their bullets barely touching me while my beam was just concentrated on one, then the other. It really hits the sweet spot between sniper rifles and assault rifles, without kick so as long as you're aiming down the sight (which has a nice zoom), you should be able to pick off targets fairly easily. Close quarters not so effective, the time it takes for it the charge up to apply significant damage is just too slow when you're taking decent damage, but that's what sidearms are for. I've also noticed it's a great light weapon against heavies, since their slow movement and large silhouette makes concentrating the beam on them really easy at a distance. Just remember, don't cross the streams!
Talos Alomar Subdreddit Test Alliance Please Ignore 391	Posted - 2012.10.03 03:24:00 - [15] - Quote I wish we had a heavy weapons version. simply having larger batteries and more heat absorption would be awesome. you wouldnt even have to buff damage to make it worthy of a heavy slot.
Gwhardo Slacktronix 8	Posted - 2012.10.03 03:48:00 - [16] - Quote Also remember to avoid letting it overheat. No sense helping anyone kill you.. I was doing really good with my first one till I decided my clone life was worthless and melted off my arms resulting in my death...
Aighun Zumari Force Projection Caldari State 666	Posted - 2012.10.03 03:56:00 - [17] - Quote I like them ok, and agree with the OP that they are great at range. They seem to do better vs. shields. And much better scoped in than hip fire. Though sometimes they sort of make me feel like I am using a hair dryer in a fire fight.


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