Arcturis Vanguard
Militaires-Sans-Frontieres
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Posted - 2013.05.28 05:50:00 -
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I'm in agreement that the forge is a great weapon for a heavy to wield. I agree with all statements in regards to what it can do. I love the ishukone. It clearly out dps the breach and you stay mobile. I'm become so accustomed to the assault that going back to a forge with a hold will throw off my rhythm and lead. Really wish the gastons was assault, but thatsa different story ...
Before things start going to the nerf talk, which the forge definitely does NOT need, what needs to be addressed are the vehicle in question.
Anything militia grade should be completely blown out by prototype. It costs no skill to operate.
The assault dropships are far too weak. CCP reduced the pg and cpu to retrofit the pilot turret. You cannot build it hardy enough like the Myron, nor the logi. Also with the weak fit to keep the small turrets from hitting the ship, when the pilot has to pitch the ship forward to engage with hit turret, the gunners are left with to clear way to shoot to the front and down to aid in the attack. The ship overall is just too broke to be effective on the battlefield. Tho the only thing that the assault has is speed. Pilots need to know that once they are hit, they need to leave in a hurry or they are dead.
Well built caldari and gallante drops can take a few hits before they go down, which is fine. It comes down to the pilot and them knowing when to stay and when to get out. It can be a steep learning curve because of the expense, but that's it. Our dedicated pilot, xhedos prime, is excellent at knowing when to engage and when to pull out.
HAVs can be devastating if left to run rampant. The best way to deal with one is with the forge, more or less. Again comes down to pilot and the cleverness of the heavy to engage the tank. Tanks that are still are much easier to kill then the ones that are always moving. Biggest advantage for the tank is its speed, specially when the heavy isnt elevated.
Again, I feel the forge is fine and working as its intended to be. Wait until the marauders come back, those were much, much harder to kill, even with proto forges. |