DUST Search - A serious thread about Mass Drivers

fred orpaul wrote:

Ydubbs81 RND wrote:

KAGEHOSHI Horned Wolf wrote:

MD doesn't require direct hit to do damage, but it would be a **** weapon if it did considering how little reward you would get for something require so little skill. Even with splash damage kills, it still takes more skill to predict grenade paths and enemy motion than an AR where bullets go exactly when you point instantly.

Grab a calculator
Go figure out how much splash damage (or direct damage) a standard mass driver can do in 1 second.
Compare that to the damage per second of a standard AR.

Calculate the maximum damage a standard mass driver can do with 1 magazine.
Compare that to 1 magazine of a standard AR.

Look at the scoreboard for a battle, who is getting the most kills AR users or MD users?
What weapon are people still using overwhelmingly?

Actually back up your crying with stats and facts. Seriously, go do some math. I really really hate seeing this thread.

Why are we comparing MDs to ARs?? You already got your AR nerf. People use ARs because that's how it has always been and will be. I've never seen a grenade launcher as a primary weapon until this game.

All of what you wrote is extremely irrelevant. I'm talking about reloading and you're bringing up damage. Read before you comment instead of trying to be the first 'Anti-OP, all weapons are good as is fanboy, Poster' in the thread.

you know what I'm done being reasonable F**K YOU GO BACK TO COD! god forbid there is any usable weapon that not a rifle or smg HUH?? how dare they make a grenade luancher that is a primary weapons that isnt easy to kill. there is a reason very few people use it and they dont point well becuase its NOT OP!! you just hate it becuase you cant dance around it and kill it with your ar like every thing else.

I love that the MD is finally useful again even if only in the hands of a logi. I dont really use it for anything but crowd breaking but its fun having to use different tactics then dance and kill this guy dance and kill that guy it was boring, I like that I have to work for heavy kills, I like that I have to use the terrain to my advantage or god forbid work with my squad to take out a MD.

this guy got it exactly right! look at the dps hell look at the dmg per cilp it favored and still favors the AR, a gun that is easier to use.
he read and under stood your comment better the you did you half wit.


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Cerebral Wolf Jr Immobile Infantry 760	Posted - 2012.12.26 00:06:00 - [1] - Quote Jesus OP, what a stupid idea. Why the hell would a support weapon designed for laying down suppressive fire and pinning people in place need to reload after 2-3 shots? That's idiotic. Look at support weapons in the real world right now, typically they are high ROF, inaccurate and AOE if possible at all. I can't understand why the hell you'd think that reducing clip size by 50% would be the solution. I've said for the last build or 2 that the MD needs looking at but not in the context you're suggesting. If anything it either needs a SLIGHT damage reduction or a SLIGHT AOE reduction and nothing more.
Cerebral Wolf Jr Immobile Infantry 760	Posted - 2012.12.26 02:46:00 - [2] - Quote I find them to be great lone wolf weapons.
Cerebral Wolf Jr Immobile Infantry 760	Posted - 2012.12.26 03:11:00 - [3] - Quote fred orpaul wrote: Ydubbs81 RND wrote: KAGEHOSHI Horned Wolf wrote: MD doesn't require direct hit to do damage, but it would be a ** weapon if it did considering how little reward you would get for something require so little skill. Even with splash damage kills, it still takes more skill to predict grenade paths and enemy motion than an AR where bullets go exactly when you point instantly. Grab a calculator Go figure out how much splash damage (or direct damage) a standard mass driver can do in 1 second. Compare that to the damage per second of a standard AR. Calculate the maximum damage a standard mass driver can do with 1 magazine. Compare that to 1 magazine of a standard AR. Look at the scoreboard for a battle, who is getting the most kills AR users or MD users? What weapon are people still using overwhelmingly? Actually back up your crying with stats and facts. Seriously, go do some math. I really really hate seeing this thread. Why are we comparing MDs to ARs?? You already got your AR nerf. People use ARs because that's how it has always been and will be. I've never seen a grenade launcher as a primary weapon until this game. All of what you wrote is extremely irrelevant. I'm talking about reloading and you're bringing up damage. Read before you comment instead of trying to be the first 'Anti-OP, all weapons are good as is fanboy, Poster' in the thread. you know what I'm done being reasonable FK YOU GO BACK TO COD! god forbid there is any usable weapon that not a rifle or smg HUH?? how dare they make a grenade luancher that is a primary weapons that isnt easy to kill. there is a reason very few people use it and they dont point well becuase its NOT OP!! you just hate it becuase you cant dance around it and kill it with your ar like every thing else. I love that the MD is finally useful again even if only in the hands of a logi. I dont really use it for anything but crowd breaking but its fun having to use different tactics then dance and kill this guy dance and kill that guy it was boring, I like that I have to work for heavy kills, I like that I have to use the terrain to my advantage or god forbid work with my squad to take out a MD. this guy got it exactly right! look at the dps hell look at the dmg per cilp it favored and still favors the AR, a gun that is easier to use. he read and under stood your comment better the you did you half wit. What a horrid post, are you that childish and stupid you can't articulate your points better?
Cerebral Wolf Jr Immobile Infantry 760	Posted - 2012.12.26 03:17:00 - [4] - Quote KimPossible23 wrote: Agreed. No skill required. NERF THE NOOB TOOB!! Oh look, another child. Go back to COD.