I could get behind this but only if all Heavy Suits receive 1H, 1L and more CPU/PG as well

pretty sure the Proto G-Scout is supposed to have 2H slots, there's no way losing a High Slot going from ADV to PRO is intentional.

I play Gallente Scouts :P

The G-1/Series (the Advanced) has 2H/2L, the Gk.0 (the Proto) has 1H/4L, which is what it says in the wiki

Sorry, I misread your post...

But looking at that slot layout, that's a bit weird. Except for heavy -> sentinel, none of the other suit classes change slot allocations at higher levels. They usually just add slots. You think it's an oversight from the Chrome build when suits had two different slot layouts?

This is not a negotiation. GTFO whit your phat ass.

funny, but Heavy suits have the same equipment failings as scouts. Max of 5 combined for high and low at proto level..

Not like we are asking for an equipment slot...

funny, but Heavy suits have the same equipment failings as scouts. Max of 5 combined for high and low at proto level..

Not like we are asking for an equipment slot...

I disagree, my heavy friend.

There exists enormous risk in running with knives, and reasonable people expect a balance of risk to reward.

Consider the long list of ways to OHK even the greatest scout among us.
150k+ isk down the drain to one flaylock blast, one sniper round, or one fused locus nade.

Now what's a Proto Heavy's EHP again? I'll ask Cubs next time I see him post 20/0 in a pub.
1000+ HP is not risk. 1000+ HP is not underpowered.

Underpowered is a title reserved for scouts and perhaps DS pilots, who seem to have Dev attention at present. Maybe we scouts can get fixed before Commandos w/shotgun sidearms tilt the scale of risk against us even further.

- Shotty GoBang

I would support it, except what you said about the CPU/PG part. 15-20% is too much. I would say only a 10% increase at the most. The scout suit doesn't need that much anyways when used correctly.

Currently, the Minja scout is at 2L/3H slots and the Ganja scout is 1H/4L.

I propose changing this to Minja 3L/3H and the ganja to 2H/4L. In addition, buff the CPU/PG by 15-20%.

I can't see anyone having any arguments against this, and makes the scout far more viable. So I won't bother to reinforce why this makes sense. It just does.

If you somehow disagree- see caldari logi 5H/4L. I rest my case.

And what do the other classes get. I can see Logi not needing anything, the heavies and assaults should get something.

infact I would be incredibly happy if assaults got a second grenade slot to balance this out.

I think this scout buff is a wonderful idea.

I get taken out by shotgun scouts more than any thing else in the game. I also get taken out plenty by nova knives.

When a heavy is spotted we are attacked by 3+ players at once. how fast do you think that 1000 hp last under sustained fire from 3 or more duvall ARs?

Furthermore, you cannot judge balance by the things that occur in pub matches.

Thanks for the response, Jaraiya. I'd like to respond to a few of your points; not for the sake of argument, rather for simple consideration:

A shotgun scout or nova ninja should win against a heavy at or under 3 meters. To accomplish this CQC feat, a scout likely had to sneak in behind enemy lines, find a lone target, stalk him remaining undetected, and await opportunity to close the gap. Even perfectly executed, that scout has blown his cover by attacking you and his odds of survival are bleak if any enemy happens to be nearby.

There are numerous variables a CQC scout must constantly manage and analyze. Situational awareness is the only variable in play for the unfortunate heavy that falls to a scout.

A heavy draws fire because he represents a greater threat. I think I understand your point, but I don't think that a single heavy should offer a fair fight versus focused fire from three ARs.

A veteran CQC scout is less viable in pub combat than an equivalent medium or heavy; this is a fair measurement of imbalance. That imbalance is amplified ten fold in PC when fighting against hardened and organized opponents.

- Shotty