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Longshot Ravenwood
Algintal Core
Gallente Federation
680
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Posted - 2012.10.09 03:56:00 -
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I actually haven't had the chance to play with the laser pointers yet, but with the arguments going both ways since they hit the field last week I thought I'd just ask...is it possible that the Laser Rifle should have been a sidearm Laser Pistol instead?
It'd be nice to have a long range sidearm alternative. |
Mobius Wyvern
BetaMax.
1216
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Posted - 2012.10.09 04:04:00 -
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Longshot Ravenwood wrote:I actually haven't had the chance to play with the laser pointers yet, but with the arguments going both ways since they hit the field last week I thought I'd just ask...is it possible that the Laser Rifle should have been a sidearm Laser Pistol instead?
It'd be nice to have a long range sidearm alternative.
No, why the heck would you want that? It clearly fits a DMR type role right now, being most effective at medium to long range and terrible at short range. The people complaining that they can't get kills with it are terrible. I've been doing better in engagements ever since they were released. |
Longshot Ravenwood
Algintal Core
Gallente Federation
680
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Posted - 2012.10.09 04:11:00 -
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Mobius Wyvern wrote:Longshot Ravenwood wrote:I actually haven't had the chance to play with the laser pointers yet, but with the arguments going both ways since they hit the field last week I thought I'd just ask...is it possible that the Laser Rifle should have been a sidearm Laser Pistol instead?
It'd be nice to have a long range sidearm alternative. No, why the heck would you want that? It clearly fits a DMR type role right now, being most effective at medium to long range and terrible at short range. The people complaining that they can't get kills with it are terrible. I've been doing better in engagements ever since they were released.
I don't know if I'd want it or not, that's why I'm asking for a freaking opinion. I've never had the chance to use one in combat. |
KAGEHOSHI Horned Wolf
Seraphim Initiative.
CRONOS.
3064
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Posted - 2012.10.09 04:12:00 -
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Its mostly fine as a light weapon, it just needs more range so that it exceeds the AR's range. Right now the AR can operate at pretty much the same range as the laser rifle, and assault rifles are way deadlier (plus can also be amazing at close range while the laser rifle cannot). |
DUST Fiend
Immobile Infantry
1903
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Posted - 2012.10.09 04:17:00 -
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Laser rifles are nasty, my only complaint is that it's another weapon that can't be used without a nanohive attached to it. |
Mobius Wyvern
BetaMax.
1216
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Posted - 2012.10.09 04:28:00 -
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DUST Fiend wrote:Laser rifles are nasty, my only complaint is that it's another weapon that can't be used without a nanohive attached to it.
Wait, really? Do you fire it close to the overheat mark with each burst? I usually do bursts of no longer than 2 seconds, and I've never run out of ammo while using it. I'll use a supply depot if I'm near one, but otherwise the extremely rare occasions where I encounter a friendly nanohive seem to be more than enough for me. |
DUST Fiend
Immobile Infantry
1903
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Posted - 2012.10.09 04:38:00 -
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Mobius Wyvern wrote:DUST Fiend wrote:Laser rifles are nasty, my only complaint is that it's another weapon that can't be used without a nanohive attached to it. Wait, really? Do you fire it close to the overheat mark with each burst? I usually do bursts of no longer than 2 seconds, and I've never run out of ammo while using it. I'll use a supply depot if I'm near one, but otherwise the extremely rare occasions where I encounter a friendly nanohive seem to be more than enough for me.
My aim is meh, so that's probably why. I just always find myself using about half a "clip" at each engagement, so I get a few kills and then I'm out. I was going to make a heavy with a laser rifle, and once I have a dedicated squad I still might, I just can't see using it without a nanohive equipped, personally. |
Veigar Mordekaiser
Royal Uhlans
Amarr Empire
676
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Posted - 2012.10.09 04:42:00 -
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If you're a KBM player, or a DS3 player capable of very good target tracking, I would recommend the Laser Rifle. Personally, I don't think a laser pistol would make much sense, as generally sidearms are your backup CQC weapon, not a long range high damage weapon. |
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