Roger that. Would you mind linking to Q/As once available?

I still like the idea of setting bait for a debate. Let's come up with a scout-related or hot-button topic ...

* What went wrong with Scouts in 1.8? In Remnant's shoes, what would you have done differently?
* What are your thoughts on Rattati's approach to Scout balance in Hotfix Alpha?

... anyone else have ideas?

1) A dampened GalScout makes for the best solo point defender. If you're defending in pairs or with vehicle support, a high-precision / high-range CalScout works very well.

2) Shotty GoBang does not have gun game; Appia's pretty good though (when she's paying attention).

PS: Thanks for stopping in and introducing yourself.

I think I spammed most of the threadsGǪ I feel guilty not individualizing the question and not engaging each candidate.

I made a misstake with the tables, they've been updated so if you've downloaded just refresh them from the links. (stacking order bug made me think it was roundingup when it was just rounding.)

Is this updated with your/new hotfix alpha finale proposal 0-7.5-15?
Nice Job.

Questions are good, and sometimes general questions which are asked to each of us are even better than the specific ones.
Gives us a chance to get to know each other as well as state our own views. After all you can't 'lone wolf' an effective CPM term.

So no reason to feel guilty IMO

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EDIT: Responded to your question btw

The term Community is an important part of the CPM position, indeed every candidate uses the term at some point. However it is an abstract concept, so what I would like is to hear your definition of community. No right or wrong answers here, just looking to get a better feel of where you are coming from.

*Sees CPM candidates*

*Pulls out a whetstone and strop and begins sharpening knives*

What about, as a general question, what they view the role of scouts as a whole on the battlefield?

I think where people want adjustments made definitely reflects what they think the role should be. Such as those that think scouts should be recon only.

May log on today for a few games.... man, I doubt I'll cap during this event. I will enjoy testing this "bolt pistol" that i've heard tales of.... rarely have I seen one used on the field though.

I'm so stingy on my SP. Never tried the Magsec, Ion Pistol or Rail rifle either.... not even once, on any alt. Forget your distractions piled on top of your otherwise poorly balanced game, CCP....

ScP: accept no substitutes. Killing fools since closed beta.

May log on today for a few games.... man, I doubt I'll cap during this event. I will enjoy testing this "bolt pistol" that i've heard tales of.... rarely have I seen one used on the field though.

I'm so stingy on my SP. Never tried the Magsec, Ion Pistol or Rail rifle either.... not even once, on any alt. Forget your distractions piled on top of your otherwise poorly balanced game, CCP....

ScP: accept no substitutes. Killing fools since closed beta.

Ion Pistol=Best Pistol.

o/ Aeon!

Don't want to jump ahead of the other guys on your question, so I'll divert ...
FanFest attendees have our sympathy; did the event break your heart or renew your interest?

I want to hear some of your concerns about the game, what's some of the stuff that's been bugging you? What do you want to see fixed that's feasible given the current state of things?

To me, the most pressing issue are tanks. In a situation where teams a fixed in size, it should not take more than 1 person to kill another. In most cases this is fine.

Tanks, and to a lesser extent dropship, completely break this.

My second grievance is this: They should not alter scouts until medium suits get their balance pass.

To me, the most pressing issue are tanks. In a situation where teams a fixed in size, it should not take more than 1 person to kill another. In most cases this is fine.

Tanks, and to a lesser extent dropship, completely break this.

My second grievance is this: They should not alter scouts until medium suits get their balance pass.

with the scanning system being the way it is (All-or-Nothing; Scanned or Not Scanned)..

This isn't my understanding of the system. These discussions of tacnet and scan range/precision vs. dampening for the most part seem to leave out the role of the active scanner. Instead, the focus has largely been on Cal vs. Gal scouts and their relevant bonuses. Oh, and lolwallhacks qq.

As I commented elsewhere, I think "wallhacks" has every right to be a part of this game because, now in 2014, city police forces have access to thermal scanners for their swat teams to locate and identify threats through walls before breaching a target structure. In New Eden, which is set 30,000+ years into the future on the other side of a wormhole that collapsed, our mercs are sealed into super-advanced dropsuits with super-advanced electronics. A scout had better be able to pick up the signature of a heavier suit on the other side of a wall or three, or it just doesn't make sense - it ceases to be believable/immersive of a futuristic, sci-fi setting without this element.

As for active scanners, my understanding is that there is a 'grey area' where the scanner reads "Some margin of error." I'm given to understand this means the scanner knows someone is there but they were not able to pinpoint its location. This gives them the opportunity to either call their squad's CalScout or, failing that, to be extra alert and vigilant in seeking out the unknown threat.

Aside from possible tweaks in the numbers themselves, which I'm not qualified to speak on at all, I feel the general mechanic is fine as it is. It's possible to get under all but the most advanced scanner, but the failsafe is a Scout (preferably Caldari) with a highly specialized fit that forces it (in my understanding) to forgo tank and other useful options.

Active scanners also give a response of 'Large margin of error', in particular circumstances.

If you see that, it's time to run

This isn't my understanding of the system. These discussions of tacnet and scan range/precision vs. dampening for the most part seem to leave out the role of the active scanner. Instead, the focus has largely been on Cal vs. Gal scouts and their relevant bonuses. Oh, and lolwallhacks qq.

As I commented elsewhere, I think "wallhacks" has every right to be a part of this game because, now in 2014, city police forces have access to thermal scanners for their swat teams to locate and identify threats through walls before breaching a target structure. In New Eden, which is set 30,000+ years into the future on the other side of a wormhole that collapsed, our mercs are sealed into super-advanced dropsuits with super-advanced electronics. A scout had better be able to pick up the signature of a heavier suit on the other side of a wall or three, or it just doesn't make sense - it ceases to be believable/immersive of a futuristic, sci-fi setting without this element.

As for active scanners, my understanding is that there is a 'grey area' where the scanner reads "Some margin of error." I'm given to understand this means the scanner knows someone is there but they were not able to pinpoint its location. This gives them the opportunity to either call their squad's CalScout or, failing that, to be extra alert and vigilant in seeking out the unknown threat.

Aside from possible tweaks in the numbers themselves, which I'm not qualified to speak on at all, I feel the general mechanic is fine as it is. It's possible to get under all but the most advanced scanner, but the failsafe is a Scout (preferably Caldari) with a highly specialized fit that forces it (in my understanding) to forgo tank and other useful options.