DUST Search - What will the CPM do for Heavys (the dying breed)

Ric Barlom wrote:

So about about the lack of skill to increase the range of weapons in Uprising. We all know that when that info hit the forums, guys, the heavy community reacted to these news with the sort of knee jerk reaction which, while understandable, is extremely uninformed at best and let me tell you exactly why. At this moment the sharpshooter skill combined with sharpshooter proficiency skill will increase your range by 40%. Now let's be exact here guys because it's the % symbol that's important here and we all know how percentages work. That knowledge combined with the fact that the BASE range of weapons like the AR and the laser is much greater than the base range of the HMG means that when it comes to concrete meters, we start to notice that it's the AR and laser that gain much more from the existance of the range increasing skills. You see where I'm going with this, right? Well guys, the fact of the matter is that the range of the HMG will in fact receive a relative boost next build.

Now I promised you guys some deeper thoughts on what I believe is going on here with this whole heavy suit debate but before that let me just lay one thing out there for those guys who don't know much about me. I've gone on record on this before and I'm gonna say it again: The slot configuration of the proto heavy is total horse crap! It needs to be changed! But here's the other thing guys: If you think for one second that heavies are going extinct just because of BS slot configuration guys, well I would say that's horse **** too! I know top notch heavy guys who have made it work this build and mark my words when I promise you that they're gonna make it work during the next build too!

What I personally believe is at work here is that we have a portion of the heavy community who have failed to grasp the concept of the heavy suit. Pure and simple. I'm talking about the limitations, opportunities, strenghts and weaknesses, the whole damn deal guys. So before you guys get all excited about turning dudes into hamburger meat with your big gun, realise that you won't be out maneuvering assaults or scout anytime soon. This is not Call Of Duty fellows. This is a thinking man's video game so go out there, be a student of the game and make your decisions accordingly.


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Ric Barlom On The Brink CRONOS. 13	Posted - 2013.04.29 20:03:00 - [1] - Quote Hey Shad let me start of by saying that I've got tremendous respect for you, man. Keep up the good work! Now if you guys have been following my posts recently, then you're aware on my thoughts on this whole heavy debate and I've received a little bit of a backlash from the heavy community. The message has been quite similar to what I've heard in my intimate relationships; They say I'm being too hard on them. To those who missed my posts on the topic, I'm going to quote my post where I delve deep into this range issue. And, guys, let's keep in mind that numbers don't lie. Ric Barlom wrote: So about about the lack of skill to increase the range of weapons in Uprising. We all know that when that info hit the forums, guys, the heavy community reacted to these news with the sort of knee jerk reaction which, while understandable, is extremely uninformed at best and let me tell you exactly why. At this moment the sharpshooter skill combined with sharpshooter proficiency skill will increase your range by 40%. Now let's be exact here guys because it's the % symbol that's important here and we all know how percentages work. That knowledge combined with the fact that the BASE range of weapons like the AR and the laser is much greater than the base range of the HMG means that when it comes to concrete meters, we start to notice that it's the AR and laser that gain much more from the existance of the range increasing skills. You see where I'm going with this, right? Well guys, the fact of the matter is that the range of the HMG will in fact receive a relative boost next build. Now I promised you guys some deeper thoughts on what I believe is going on here with this whole heavy suit debate but before that let me just lay one thing out there for those guys who don't know much about me. I've gone on record on this before and I'm gonna say it again: The slot configuration of the proto heavy is total horse crap! It needs to be changed! But here's the other thing guys: If you think for one second that heavies are going extinct just because of BS slot configuration guys, well I would say that's horse **** too! I know top notch heavy guys who have made it work this build and mark my words when I promise you that they're gonna make it work during the next build too! What I personally believe is at work here is that we have a portion of the heavy community who have failed to grasp the concept of the heavy suit. Pure and simple. I'm talking about the limitations, opportunities, strenghts and weaknesses, the whole damn deal guys. So before you guys get all excited about turning dudes into hamburger meat with your big gun, realise that you won't be out maneuvering assaults or scout anytime soon. This is not Call Of Duty fellows. This is a thinking man's video game so go out there, be a student of the game and make your decisions accordingly.