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Bones McGavins
TacoCat Industries
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Posted - 2013.05.20 14:51:00 -
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Scouts biggest assets are strafe speed and small hitbox.
So it tends to do really well in public matches. I do worry how it would contend against a group of really solid players though.
But the scouts big strengths are the heavies biggest weakness and everyone agrees the heavy sucks. So I dont think its fair to jus tthrow those things away as meaningless. There are two things you can not improve via skills and modules, those are the things the scout is best at.
I say this as someone who almost exclusively went scout. In fact, Im an idiot and went gallante scout, so I have the ****** scout, and i still like it. Im respecing into mimitar. |
Bones McGavins
TacoCat Industries
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Posted - 2013.05.20 14:58:00 -
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Would that be with a proto suit maxed out with range enhancements in the low slots?
Could be useful as heck as a support role. But I play an agressive hit and run style, so I think the added speed and the slots for more shield provide me with a better build for my play style.
I also use an active scanner, which while not as good as 100M passive, helps accomplish a similar thing if I use it well. Would passive scanned enemies appear on team mates radar as well or just mine?
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Bones McGavins
TacoCat Industries
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Posted - 2013.05.20 15:26:00 -
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Oh yeah, gotcha. Yeah I agree Gallante has a role. I actually think most shotgun/nova knife scouts would be better off going gallante since it has potential for the fastest sprint with its low slots. And it definitely could be an AMAZING support role with a focus on passive scanning.
Just saying that for me, I made a mistake going Gallante (i didnt realize the pro suit LOSES a high slot compared to advanced, that is what bums me out), but even still, I find an effective role with quick flanking, hit and runs,a nd using the active scanner to keep an eye on the enemy. I do wish the light frames had a 20 or even just a 15m base scan radius though, it would help the gallante a ton.
I can agree that scouts need a buff to make them unique, but not a buff in EHP or anything that would make them "better at what logis/assaults" do. A scan range buff, even a moderate one, would go a long way. You know what would make them OP? Make the light frame bonus be %3 weapon range per level, and then watch the QQ threads about scouts being OP pop up all over. |
Bones McGavins
TacoCat Industries
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Posted - 2013.05.20 19:54:00 -
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Nah scramblers are solid for a speed tanker as long as you are smart. The ability to front load your damage on targets youve flanked is awesome. Usually enemies respond to a flank because team mates responded after getting shot, if you can OHK with a charged scrambler shot you lessen that. You can minimize the time you are exposed to enemy fire.
I run a light weapons AR/Scrambler scout all the time, and the ability to flank, and re-flank enemies is huge. It may not be as good on the k/d as other "classes" but I bet the team as a whole benifites from a scout who can flank the enemy, removing their retreat, picking off woudned targets and causing chaos in their group more than an assault attacking head on, or a scout with a shotty running through. |
Bones McGavins
TacoCat Industries
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Posted - 2013.05.21 14:59:00 -
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Yeah im pretty sure mods only impact the base level, not the base+mods. Same with skills. Could be wrong though.
Im debating whether or not to spec out of light/scout frames with the optional SP respec. I love the mobility of the scout but to be honest, I use ARs and SR so in 1on1 fights I might as well be a medium frame. But maybe if I get some kinetic catalysts in a medium frame I can still sprint around like a madman while being able to shield tank just as well? |
Bones McGavins
TacoCat Industries
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Posted - 2013.05.21 17:10:00 -
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Profile dampening doesnt matter at all as long as nobody can scan passed their own feet. Like it has been stated before, a buff to scouts would actually be to increase scan radius across the board so low profile actually has an advantage. |
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