DUST Search - Av grenade tweak

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


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Vaerana Myshtana ScIdama Endless Renaissance 205	Posted - 2013.01.29 03:05:00 - [1] - Quote -1 AV Grenades are fine. They are supposed to nuke vehicles that get too close.
Vaerana Myshtana ScIdama Endless Renaissance 205	Posted - 2013.01.29 14:47:00 - [2] - Quote Scheneighnay McBob wrote: Vaerana Myshtana wrote: -1 AV Grenades are fine. They are supposed to nuke vehicles that get too close. AV or not, vehicles need a chance. It's called *don't slow down*. If you slow down, my Swarms will catch you- one shot, one kill. If you slow down, I can hit you with my Forge Gun- one shot, one kill. If you slow down, I can chuck AV Grenades at you- three grenades, one kill. LAVs are supposed to rely on speed. The gun is a harassment tool, not a Blaster Turret. If you stop in one place too long, you are asking to go boom.
Vaerana Myshtana ScIdama Endless Renaissance 205	Posted - 2013.01.29 18:42:00 - [3] - Quote Scheneighnay McBob wrote: Vaerana Myshtana wrote: It's called *don't slow down. If you slow down, my Swarms will catch you- one shot, one kill. If you slow down, I can hit you with my Forge Gun- one shot, one kill. If you slow down, I can chuck AV Grenades at you- three grenades, one kill. LAVs are supposed to rely on speed. The gun is a harassment tool, not a Blaster Turret. If you stop in one place too long, you are asking to go boom. OK genius, how can a gunner with a blaster turret kill someone with a top speed driveby? 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.
Vaerana Myshtana ScIdama Endless Renaissance 205	Posted - 2013.01.29 18:59:00 - [4] - Quote 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.