Kingbabar, like many of us before, you're pointing at the real issue.

1) Is the strafe nerf what allowed CCP to fix the hit detection in wich case it would make sense as it was the #1 issue everyone complained about. Yet we could interrogate ourselves on how in hell they couldnt find any solution to that matter other than killing straffing speed

2) On the other hand, if Hit detection was solved without needing any movement speed modification, then why the sudden change of dynamic in the game ? Why not fix HD, test with the precursor speed settings and see how people feel ?

IF, and i insist on the IF, hit detection was solved independantly, straf nerf wasnt needed. As chaotic quick left-right straffing in CQC would have most likely mean death now. And it would have maintain the dodging abilities and the tracking target skill needed intact.

Unfortunately, we can't now for sure between 1) and 2). Still, i sure pray for a return to precursor straffing and movement speed so i can finally see the specificity of the suits again on that matter.

Scouts were meant to take on heavys. It should take a rediculously long time if 1v1 but with circle strafing a shotgun scout or smg scout should win if they close without getting killed. Scouts need strafe boost back and hvys need a health boost back. Read some of the early posts from devs. This is how the game was intended..