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Onesimus Tarsus
Kameira Lodge Amarr Empire
499
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Posted - 2013.06.22 17:50:00 -
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Should only be able to use simple sidearms and novas. However, I think they should come pre-equipped with always on, low-range active scanners, telescopic (non-aiming) vision, and some sort of secondary weapon that temporarily paralyzes enemies in an protective cocoon of energy. Stun-gun and run, I say. |
Cyrius Li-Moody
The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY
192
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Posted - 2013.06.22 17:55:00 -
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Tired of getting shotgunned? |
Crash Monster
Snipers Anonymous
709
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Posted - 2013.06.22 17:57:00 -
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Maybe you'd prefer if they had a twinkie and cheetos launcher as well and kept food in their backpack instead of a shield generator? |
Onesimus Tarsus
Kameira Lodge Amarr Empire
499
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Posted - 2013.06.22 17:58:00 -
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Cyrius Li-Moody wrote:Tired of getting shotgunned?
Or that. Shotgunning.
By the way, I haven't died of pellets in a while, to be honest. |
Onesimus Tarsus
Kameira Lodge Amarr Empire
499
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Posted - 2013.06.22 17:58:00 -
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Crash Monster wrote:Maybe you'd prefer if they had a twinkie and cheetos launcher as well and kept food in their backpack instead of a shield generator?
Now we're getting somewhere. |
Onesimus Tarsus
Kameira Lodge Amarr Empire
499
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Posted - 2013.06.22 17:59:00 -
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Onesimus Tarsus wrote:Crash Monster wrote:Maybe you'd prefer if they had a twinkie and cheetos launcher as well and kept food in their backpack instead of a shield generator? Now we're getting somewhere.
But, those are name-brand snacks, and I'm pretty sure CCP can't justify the costs. |
Dust Project 514
Dust Evo 514
35
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Posted - 2013.06.22 18:15:00 -
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I'm starting to think that weapons should be suit class locked. So we don't get suits running with weapons that unbalance them. Scouts with SideArms makes sense... With Plasma Cannons running at Sonic gotta go fast speeds... You must be joking.
While Mediums can only use light weapons, while heavies use heavy and large light weapons only. |
Onesimus Tarsus
Kameira Lodge Amarr Empire
500
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Posted - 2013.06.22 18:18:00 -
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Dust Project 514 wrote:I'm starting to think that weapons should be suit class locked. So we don't get suits running with weapons that unbalance them. Scouts with SideArms makes sense... With Plasma Cannons running at Sonic gotta go fast speeds... You must be joking.
While Mediums can only use light weapons, while heavies use heavy and large light weapons only.
Oh, now you're just spewing crazy-talk. Everyone knows that's it's just as easy to run with a cannon as it is with a pistol. |
Cyrius Li-Moody
The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY
192
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Posted - 2013.06.22 18:19:00 -
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Dust Project 514 wrote:With Plasma Cannons running at Sonic gotta go fast speeds... You must be joking.
Who are these plasma cannon wielding scouts you speak of? |
Dust Project 514
Dust Evo 514
35
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Posted - 2013.06.22 18:27:00 -
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Cyrius Li-Moody wrote:Dust Project 514 wrote:With Plasma Cannons running at Sonic gotta go fast speeds... You must be joking. Who are these plasma cannon wielding scouts you speak of?
I'm talking the abilities to do so. Not what is actually happening. Imagine a Lv5 Minmatar Scout Flanking a whole group of Reds and blast them all in one cannon shot, because they didn't see'em coming. |
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Onesimus Tarsus
Kameira Lodge Amarr Empire
500
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Posted - 2013.06.22 18:29:00 -
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Dust Project 514 wrote:Cyrius Li-Moody wrote:Dust Project 514 wrote:With Plasma Cannons running at Sonic gotta go fast speeds... You must be joking. Who are these plasma cannon wielding scouts you speak of? I'm talking the abilities to do so. Not what is actually happening. Imagine a Lv5 Minmatar Scout Flanking a whole group of Reds and blast them all in one cannon shot, because they didn't see'em coming.
You know, if a scout can run with any weapon (even theoretically), heavies and mediums should be able to run at scout speeds. It's only fair. |
Shotty GoBang
Pro Hic Immortalis
85
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Posted - 2013.06.25 14:52:00 -
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Dust Project 514 wrote: I'm talking the abilities to do so. Not what is actually happening. Imagine a Lv5 Minmatar Scout Flanking a whole group of Reds and blast them all in one cannon shot, because they didn't see'em coming.
Did the Plasma Cannon get a buff? That'd be great!
In the above 'what if' scenario, the cannon-wielding scout might be able to take out one of the three targets should he land a lucky direct hit. More likely, the intended target will waddle half a meter off course and take ~300 splash damage. In practice, dealing full damage with the cannon is no small feat; I can't imagine any scenario wherein one blast would OHK multiple targets. Great idea, though.
Sadly, the scout suit ain't what it used to be in the long haul ... unless you're a Nova Ninja .
Some newcomers are drawn to the scout suit's on-paper potential. They're in for a nasty letdown if they plan to stick around. While it is effective in pubs, the scout suit is not reliable against organized opponents (i.e. planetary conquest). If it were possible to poll the PC leaderboards, you would find that scouts are far from threatening.
Take note, scoutly newcomers. A large percentage of the scout community opted out on Uprising respec. The content of this thread would suggest that the 20 or so remaining scout vets have somehow rocked the AR-514 boat. High five, brothers!
OP/UP tears and tantrums aside, improvements to PC lag and overall aiming mechanics will make or break the scout suit. Fingers crossed on the former.
- Shotty GoBang |
Shotty GoBang
Pro Hic Immortalis
85
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Posted - 2013.06.25 14:56:00 -
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Onesimus Tarsus wrote:Stun-gun and run, I say.
Also, +1 to this part.
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Scheneighnay McBob
Bojo's School of the Trades
1759
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Posted - 2013.06.25 14:59:00 -
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All the serious suggestions in this thread are just ridiculous.
Yes, they do have a limit to what they can use- it's called not having a heavy weapon slot. I'm sure eventually, there will be an extremely specialized scout that can only use sidearms. |
noobsniper the 2nd
Forty-Nine Fedayeen Minmatar Republic
13
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Posted - 2013.06.25 15:05:00 -
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minja nova kinfe to yo face |
Son Down
SamsClub
18
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Posted - 2013.06.25 15:08:00 -
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Dust Project 514 wrote:I'm starting to think that weapons should be suit class locked. So we don't get suits running with weapons that unbalance them. Scouts with SideArms makes sense... With Plasma Cannons running at Sonic gotta go fast speeds... You must be joking.
While Mediums can only use light weapons, while heavies use heavy and large light weapons only.
Helllloooooo Dust 514 endgame. As if FPS's aren't difficult enough to balance, CCP decided to create a hippy-free-for-all of classes/weapons/modules, etc. While the 13 year old squeakers are going to cry "thats what makes it sooo derpy fun", the fact of the matter is that it makes it impossible to balance ANYTHING. Some form of class-weapon locking beyond the current heavy/light is not a matter of if, but rather of when. |
Mechoj Nomreps
Dead Six Initiative Lokun Listamenn
21
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Posted - 2013.06.25 15:10:00 -
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Well, I still have a lot of fun as a scout in pub matches and frequently top the wp board. I have also used scouts in PC very effectively but not for killing of course although a speed tanked minnie proto logi can also do a good job. |
Daxxis KANNAH
Tronhadar Free Guard Minmatar Republic
103
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Posted - 2013.06.25 15:14:00 -
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Onesimus Tarsus wrote:Should only be able to use simple sidearms and novas. However, I think they should come pre-equipped with always on, low-range active scanners, telescopic (non-aiming) vision, and some sort of secondary weapon that temporarily paralyzes enemies in an protective cocoon of energy. Stun-gun and run, I say.
Whats a simple sidearm? No Flaylock or SMG?
How about the archetype scout - one with a Sniper?
Must be trolling |
Cosgar
The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY
2085
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Posted - 2013.06.25 15:15:00 -
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People are complaining about scouts too? I'm starting to realize why CCP doesn't listen to us. |
Niuvo
The Phoenix Federation
37
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Posted - 2013.06.25 15:30:00 -
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Crash Monster wrote: kept food in their backpack instead of a shield generator?
As a scout that's what it feels like I'm carrying, a backpack with healthy snacks. |
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Scheneighnay McBob
Bojo's School of the Trades
1760
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Posted - 2013.06.25 15:47:00 -
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Niuvo wrote:Crash Monster wrote: kept food in their backpack instead of a shield generator? As a scout that's what it feels like I'm carrying, a backpack with healthy snacks. What backpack? minjas have nothing |
Crash Monster
Snipers Anonymous
778
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Posted - 2013.06.25 16:23:00 -
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Scheneighnay McBob wrote:What backpack? minjas have nothing
Bummer, you must get hungry when you head up into the more remote terrain. Munch munch. I'm packing some cocoa puffs next outing. |
HyperionsThunder
Onslaught Initiative
11
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Posted - 2013.06.25 16:46:00 -
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Everyone complains about everything. The scout is the only suit fast enough to effectively use the shotgun, and even with lightning speeds, if you don't sneak up, you are going to get torn apart by ANY weapon. Scouts don't have much HP, remember? S'why they are so fast.
Effective scouts hide and sneak and pick off stragglers. They are not effective front line fighters. I think it'd be totally fair if they sneak around to the flank and blow up a whole squad. Kudos for sneaking to the flank.
Wouldn't an assault build running complex speed enhancers (+12% speed) be doing much more damage? |
Doyle Reese
OSG Planetary Operations Covert Intervention
174
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Posted - 2013.06.25 16:48:00 -
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NONONONONONONO
do you realize how gimped Scouts are in this build?? |
Jammer Jalapeno
BIG BAD W0LVES Eternal Syndicate
38
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Posted - 2013.06.25 18:17:00 -
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Scouts = Light snack
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Matticus Monk
Ordus Trismegistus
87
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Posted - 2013.06.25 18:39:00 -
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Wow..... really? Do you play a scout? Why are you making these suggestions?
Scout absolutely doesn't need any offensive gimping at the moment. Sure, if you want to equip some telescoping goggles instead of a light weapon, okay - I'm all for additional choice for recon scouts..... but, I doubt that would get used much. And why not just make it an equipment item?
Plus, what do you consider "low range" for your active scanner ability?
Really, scouts need help..... Speed, improved scan range.... these would be useful upgrades. Maybe an extra high or low slot....
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Matticus Monk
Ordus Trismegistus
87
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Posted - 2013.06.25 18:42:00 -
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Onesimus Tarsus wrote:
You know, if a scout can run with any weapon (even theoretically), heavies and mediums should be able to run at scout speeds. It's only fair.
No, that's ridiculous..... Meduim weapons, (plasma launcher aside) are not that much of a burden to a light suit..... however the additional mass of a suit designed to be bigger and withstand damage absolutely seems like it should move slower.
You want to run fast? Play a scout and deal with having no HP. Or use one of those precious low slots for a kin/cat or two.....
Jeeze. Lay off my suit dammit. It's already bad enough and I don't wanna hear any damn advice from people that don't play scouts (and if you are a scout, what are you thinking with these 'suggestions'?) |
Surt gods end
Demon Ronin
350
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Posted - 2013.06.25 18:59:00 -
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I haunt objectives. Don't bother looking for me, you won't see me. (complex dampener) I'm not in the front lines.
I run with a shotty, and RE, fused nades, and six sin smg. So ALL MY ATTACKS are OHK.
But I can be OHK myself. but it always brings a smile to my face, when the red dot sees me walk off that attack and notice that yes, I have complex shields extenders and re chargers. It will take him a bit to get those shields up, mine are already up as soon as they are down.
we are the last of the ninja cowboys. We are in the whispers of women. and in their sighs. we are scouts. |
NotAnotherClone
Eir Gaming
2
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Posted - 2013.06.25 19:50:00 -
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Dust Project 514 wrote:I'm starting to think that weapons should be suit class locked. So we don't get suits running with weapons that unbalance them. Scouts with SideArms makes sense... With Plasma Cannons running at Sonic gotta go fast speeds... You must be joking.
While Mediums can only use light weapons, while heavies use heavy and large light weapons only. this is dust not PS2 |
Onesimus Tarsus
Kameira Lodge Amarr Empire
528
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Posted - 2013.06.25 23:00:00 -
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NotAnotherClone wrote:Dust Project 514 wrote:I'm starting to think that weapons should be suit class locked. So we don't get suits running with weapons that unbalance them. Scouts with SideArms makes sense... With Plasma Cannons running at Sonic gotta go fast speeds... You must be joking.
While Mediums can only use light weapons, while heavies use heavy and large light weapons only. this is dust not PS2
Boy howdy. |
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