DUST Search - Av grenade tweak

Vaerana Myshtana wrote:

Scheneighnay McBob wrote:

Vaerana Myshtana wrote:

They aren't supposed to. As I said, LAVs are a harassment tool. The point is to get the Reds to keep their heads down so that the infantry advancing behind you has a better chance of opening a breach and routing them.

As I also said, this game is about choices. The driver can stop for a few seconds to let the gunner get some kills, but knowing that to do so puts his LAV at greater risk. Frankly, if you stop AT ALL in a Militia LAV, a Militia Swarm Launcher will cream it. Your only hope is to keep moving and interpose an obstacle before it gets too close. AV Grenades will do the same thing, but they at least require the thrower to be close enough to shoot back at.

It is also worth noting that there are multiple types of 20GJ blasters. You can upgrade these, based on your skills. If you want to have a better shot of using your LAV to kill infantry, skill into better LAVs and turrets.

There's no one way to use something (LAVs are a rpime example, since there are tons of different opinions on how they're used). IMO, LAVs are for quickly bringing heavy firepower into an engagement, then quickly escaping once it gets too hot. There is no chance to escape the engagement with AV grenades like this

Then, as I said- You are making the CHOICE to stop and become a turret for a few moments. Anti-Vehicle weapons work best against anything that is stationary, just like it's really easy to shoot a guy who stands still.

LAVs have very little shielding and armor (The "light" part of the name). They are not supposed to be safe when standing still anymore than I'm supposed to be safe standing still in my Scout suit.

If I choose to stop and aim a Sniper Rifle, I become a sitting duck. Same goes for your LAV.


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Kaiden Solian Red Lightning Industries 8	Posted - 2013.01.29 15:14:00 - [1] - Quote I use AV to kill enemies instead of tanks.
Kaiden Solian Red Lightning Industries 8	Posted - 2013.01.29 18:44:00 - [2] - Quote Look the satchel seems more out because 1 can take the tank down and a reg AV can take down a tank in roughly 2 or three I never tried but it can take an LAV in 1 LAV are light so its gonna feel like an OP to some.
Kaiden Solian Red Lightning Industries 8	Posted - 2013.01.29 18:47:00 - [3] - Quote Or learn the perfect timing for satchel or throw
Kaiden Solian Red Lightning Industries 8	Posted - 2013.01.29 18:49:00 - [4] - Quote Scheneighnay McBob wrote: Kaiden Solian wrote: Look the satchel seems more out because 1 can take the tank down and a reg AV can take down a tank in roughly 2 or three I never tried but it can take an LAV in 1 LAV are light so its gonna feel like an OP to some. A good LAV actually takes 2 or 3 The ones I run into just go down in one for me seems to easy.
Kaiden Solian Red Lightning Industries 8	Posted - 2013.01.29 19:00:00 - [5] - Quote Vaerana Myshtana wrote: Scheneighnay McBob wrote: Vaerana Myshtana wrote: They aren't supposed to. As I said, LAVs are a harassment tool. The point is to get the Reds to keep their heads down so that the infantry advancing behind you has a better chance of opening a breach and routing them. As I also said, this game is about choices. The driver can stop for a few seconds to let the gunner get some kills, but knowing that to do so puts his LAV at greater risk. Frankly, if you stop AT ALL in a Militia LAV, a Militia Swarm Launcher will cream it. Your only hope is to keep moving and interpose an obstacle before it gets too close. AV Grenades will do the same thing, but they at least require the thrower to be close enough to shoot back at. It is also worth noting that there are multiple types of 20GJ blasters. You can upgrade these, based on your skills. If you want to have a better shot of using your LAV to kill infantry, skill into better LAVs and turrets. There's no one way to use something (LAVs are a rpime example, since there are tons of different opinions on how they're used). IMO, LAVs are for quickly bringing heavy firepower into an engagement, then quickly escaping once it gets too hot. There is no chance to escape the engagement with AV grenades like this Then, as I said- You are making the CHOICE to stop and become a turret for a few moments. Anti-Vehicle weapons work best against anything that is stationary, just like it's really easy to shoot a guy who stands still. LAVs have very little shielding and armor (The "light" part of the name). They are not supposed to be safe when standing still anymore than I'm supposed to be safe standing still in my Scout suit. If I choose to stop and aim a Sniper Rifle, I become a sitting duck. Same goes for your LAV. Thats why the ones who run and gun survive. To quote a box blurb "Run.Think.Live.Shoot"