It's not really a beta for dust, it's just a beta for it's combat system. I've been testing it's combat for so long, I want gameplay : ( I know I know, soon.

This game is a POS. It hasn't been good since E3.

This game is a POS. It hasn't been good since E3.

there are positives and negatives about the open beta.

Positives:

-new players


Negative:

- didn't give a new build
-haven't fixes bugs that have been around for 6 months
-have went on vacation 2x in last month, so problems still persist
-still dont listen to the community (in regards to bugs)
-STILL no dev-blogs
-information is essentially non-existent (where look at PS2, they give their players A LOT of info on whats to come)
- corp battles still 8v8 (even though tourny was 16v16)
-still no new content

so yeah, lots of negatives, but these have been persistent since E3. so essentially only good thing is the new players, as it allows us vets to really stat pad :P

true on alot of this however about the ps2 thing you have to remember that game is already released
maybe that has an effect on the info they release?

I personally like seeing all the new faces but then again the game feels like its gotten a bit easier due to newberries.

Unless you intentionally gimp yourself the game doesn't feel easier, it is easier. With the vets having their skills leveled up and running around with Duvolle's and Boundless HMG's; us newberries get cut down like wheat by a sickle.

Indeed game is totally unbalanced..... but don't cry too much about the duvolle's and the hmg's they will swear you are just butt hurt and that you suck fair warning....

i have no probs with the shotguns only the HMG'S mega stoopid range on them that's way too far ...... but it's faceroll thet's why theres so many.

Unless you intentionally gimp yourself the game doesn't feel easier, it is easier. With the vets having their skills leveled up and running around with Duvolle's and Boundless HMG's; us newberries get cut down like wheat by a sickle.

It's been fun so far. Only down side is that the newberies seem to be getting better

The Duvolle's and the HMG's really don't bother me that much; it's just a fact of a newberry's life that they'll tear you a new one. The range on the HMG's is alright as far as I'm concerned (said as an assault player). The longer barrel and higher bullet velocity means it will have a long range.

Can i ask why you play it and/or stick around on the forums?

Range sucks and accuracy sucks, and you probably do too if they're such a problem for you. AR's outrange HMG's, get out of the HMG's range and use that to your advantage, or go shoutgun and just strafe the hell out of them. Only thing that needs to get nerfed is your ability to complain.

Unless you intentionally gimp yourself the game doesn't feel easier, it is easier. With the vets having their skills leveled up and running around with Duvolle's and Boundless HMG's; us newberries get cut down like wheat by a sickle.

**** you, Internet Tough Guy.

Yeah horrible hit detection, OP Tanks and Heavies, Huge lag spikes, invalid fittings and disconnects every other match was so fun and exciting; never new what glitch would happen next....

But the heavies were far from OP. They kind of sucked and were weak and squishy. .

The thing I miss about close beta is hope. I used to have hope that there was bug fixes, vast improvements, and a bunch of content coming. After almost a year I realized this is what we should expect long term. Just as ccp needs to expect people to only play it because its free and not spend money on this piece of ****

No heavies used to have as much HP as Some LAVS and the HMG was more powerful.

But relative to everything else they weren't all that. All the suits had more HP the higher the tier. You really had to work at a heavy and I only remember a few players that really stuck with that class. Compared to replication heavy was not nearly as deadly. Especially starting out.

lol yeah remember pezley in his 1800 armor heavy with 2 logis behind him. Epic.

But ARs and skills game guns about twice they pwer they are today

BRING BACK MY BREACH AR CCP. Haters

The game back then was too hard for PVE players.

I think you underestimate the amount personal skill can change the battle. I am trained for the high level stuff and use it when i want to, but mostly when im grinding for sp and isk i just run militia and still finish on top on the score boards with an easy 2.00 k/d.
Use of specific tactics for specific suits can go a long way

Your leveled up skills don't magically go back to 1 when you start using militia gear so you still have an advantage over new players. I'm not underestimating personal skill, I know it's possible for someone that's good at the game to outplay others regardless of of leveled skills and equipment; doesn't change the fact that vets do have an advantage over new players simply because their leveled skills are better and they have access to better equipment.

I'm not complaining about the facts. Playing on an unequal level is just how the game goes for new players. Personally I find it to be a good thing because it forces you to play better if you don't want to get slaughtered.

lol no joke, the first build was awesome.

I seriously, and no hate to the AR, but feel this is more of an AR game now.

Hell I even skilled into AR after going proto LR, because the AR can be used at the same range as my LR AND up close.

Kills basically just as fast as well.

I'd like to see them restructure the AR's because currently there isn't enough difference between the AR types.

Between militia and Proto theres what? 5 damage difference? pffff.