Some of the ideas Ive suggested (despite them being unanimously disapproved of) was to give Scouts a specific role. Originally I suggested Cloaking be restricted to Scouts only to give them a definitely different playstyle over any other class much like Heavies and their use of Heavy Weapons/Dual Light Weapons.


There are a lot kf changes to Scouts needed to make Scouts a viable class and I think a good place to start is to enforce a standpoint that precision must beat profile EVEN WHEN AIMING DOWN THE SIGHTS as theres been times where a Scout was suddenly detected by a Heavy because a Sniper looked in that general direction. Scanners need a rework as even scouts with all level five skills cant get beneath their radar (despite no one using them) from Advanced and up.

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Bear in mind its on a case by case basis. Theres a lot of variables to consider.

- Target frame. A light frame will be all over the place, a heavy not so much.
- Target speed. The faster they move the greater the distance their hitbox is from their model. This will change between anarmor and a shield tanker.
- Latency. The server has to catch up with their actions before it sends you the information. If theres poor latency, try to predict where they WERE not where they ARE.
- Understand that this only applies when they are moving perpendicularly as opposed to parallel. If theyre running away from you or toward you, just aim at their model and let the game handle the rest.
- Most importantly, remember that all of these rules apply to you as well.

As a sniper I have learne one thing about these so called "magic curving bullets," they are not magic or curving, it is a result of network latency (aka lag). If someone is sprinting, shots lined up perfectly on them will always miss, you have to shoot behind them to hit them. And that applies to all suits, the faster they move the further behind them you have to shoot. Yes this is a problem, but it is not an enlarged hit box, just a displaced hit box. This is not exclusive to snipers either, it applies to all weapons. I am not saying it doesn't need to be fixed, it most definitely does, but you should at least know what the issue is before just assuming. Again, the problem is hitbox displacement due to network latency.

Edit: Posted in General Discussion as its not necessary a Bug. Yet.

Tests were conducted on a domination match on North American servers (both testers are resident) on Skim Junction.

Precursor:

This is an issue chalked up and reported here: https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=92132&find=unread

The purpose of this thread is to lay down the ground work for a testing base contributing to this phenomenon. As such, we've ruled out two direct concerns previously brought up.

A.) That this is a map error in Spine Cresent. Common belief is that this phenomenon only occurs in a small gap at objective Alpha on the bridge. Videos show this is not the case.

B.) That this is associated with Lag. Being as we were on North American servers, this should not have been the case and even in a high latency environment testing would inevitably come out the same due to testing procedures.

What we concluded is that while the hit box may not grow larger - something CCP states there are not mechanics that could possibly occur in this manner - something IS happening to prevent the Scouts adequate access through previously passable locations when they sprint. More so than a Heavy, as we'll get to in a later video.



http://m.youtube.com/index?client=mv-google&rdm=ticq73hf#/watch?v=DjRe7iWl22A&feature=plcp



http://m.youtube.com/index?client=mv-google&rdm=ticq73hf#/watch?v=EQ5kOiqEYG4&feature=plcp



http://m.youtube.com/index?client=mv-google&rdm=ticq73hf#/watch?v=IfUOdBn6Qt8&feature=plcp



Warning: Includes crude speech from recorder due to disbelief as the Heavy's elbows barely clipped through the bumpers.

http://m.youtube.com/index?client=mv-google&rdm=ticq73hf#/channel/UC1DQd-dmONpNZJfO8fnnJGA?feature=guide

In Conclusion

While this does not necessarily prove that a Sprinting Scout is easier to hit due to hitbox increase, it does invariably prove that ALL suits are less agile when sprinting as the collidable objects are very much more noticable. Turning corners, trying to squeeze through tight spaces and running past players/objects is difficult to manage when sprinting because of this oddity, whatever the case may be.

So does sprinting decrease a Scouts survivability? Thats still up for debate. If you guys have any other thoughts on how to more accurately gauge this, feel free to suggest something to us and we'll do what we can.

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UPDATE: Now it works. Thank you for edits!

Edit: Posted in General Discussion as its not necessary a Bug. Yet.

Tests were conducted on a domination match on North American servers (both testers are resident) on Skim Junction.

Precursor:

This is an issue chalked up and reported here: https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=92132&find=unread

The purpose of this thread is to lay down the ground work for a testing base contributing to this phenomenon. As such, we've ruled out two direct concerns previously brought up.

A.) That this is a map error in Spine Cresent. Common belief is that this phenomenon only occurs in a small gap at objective Alpha on the bridge. Videos show this is not the case.

B.) That this is associated with Lag. Being as we were on North American servers, this should not have been the case and even in a high latency environment testing would inevitably come out the same due to testing procedures.

What we concluded is that while the hit box may not grow larger - something CCP states there are not mechanics that could possibly occur in this manner - something IS happening to prevent the Scouts adequate access through previously passable locations when they sprint. More so than a Heavy, as we'll get to in a later video.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjRe7iWl22A



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ5kOiqEYG4



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfUOdBn6Qt8



Warning: Includes crude speech from recorder due to disbelief as the Heavy's elbows barely clipped through the bumpers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2nu8_7nCBc

In Conclusion

While this does not necessarily prove that a Sprinting Scout is easier to hit due to hitbox increase, it does invariably prove that ALL suits are less agile when sprinting as the collidable objects are very much more noticable. Turning corners, trying to squeeze through tight spaces and running past players/objects is difficult to manage when sprinting because of this oddity, whatever the case may be.

So does sprinting decrease a Scouts survivability? Thats still up for debate. If you guys have any other thoughts on how to more accurately gauge this, feel free to suggest something to us and we'll do what we can.

Ok, this is caused by the collision box changing shape when the player sprints to better fit the mesh. We'll change this so you don't catch on stuff.

It isn't related to any issues with hit detection. It looks like the hit detection issue may be latency related, investigation continues.

Ok, this is caused by the collision box changing shape when the player sprints to better fit the mesh. We'll change this so you don't catch on stuff.

It isn't related to any issues with hit detection. It looks like the hit detection issue may be latency related, investigation continues.

Thanks for looking into this. I have also noticed issues with sprinting and getting stuck on the 'crows nest'.
On the map - Ashland,
The rooftop area accessible via ladder in-between objectives B and C, closer to B. That area overlooking the CRU on one side and the B objective on the other.

It is as if we get stuck in quick sand or something. I have only had it happen a couple of times but its always in that area and with a scout suit that is sprinting.

Thanks for looking into this. I have also noticed issues with sprinting and getting stuck on the 'crows nest'.
On the map - Ashland,
The rooftop area accessible via ladder in-between objectives B and C, closer to B. That area overlooking the CRU on one side and the B objective on the other.

It is as if we get stuck in quick sand or something. I have only had it happen a couple of times but its always in that area and with a scout suit that is sprinting.

Ok, this is caused by the collision box changing shape when the player sprints to better fit the mesh. We'll change this so you don't catch on stuff.

It isn't related to any issues with hit detection. It looks like the hit detection issue may be latency related, investigation continues.

I can concur there seems to be an invisible wall that slows movement there it is easy to reproduce. I wear a heavy suit if that helos

Just wanna say, thank you all soo much for the diligence looking into this and setting up the tests etc. Awesome job. And CCP Devs, really pleased you're reading and taking a look.

As someone who wants to play scout for all the gameplay variety it gives (sneak, evade, -5 To Hit etc. :) ) I really would like to know that stacking speed boosts, sinking mass SP into Biotics V, and sprinting does not have the reverse effect.

Again, awesome work all around. Let's fix what needs fixing :)

Edit: Posted in General Discussion as its not necessary a Bug. Yet.

Tests were conducted on a domination match on North American servers (both testers are resident) on Skim Junction.

Precursor:

This is an issue chalked up and reported here: https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=92132&find=unread

The purpose of this thread is to lay down the ground work for a testing base contributing to this phenomenon. As such, we've ruled out two direct concerns previously brought up.

A.) That this is a map error in Spine Cresent. Common belief is that this phenomenon only occurs in a small gap at objective Alpha on the bridge. Videos show this is not the case.

B.) That this is associated with Lag. Being as we were on North American servers, this should not have been the case and even in a high latency environment testing would inevitably come out the same due to testing procedures.

What we concluded is that while the hit box may not grow larger - something CCP states there are not mechanics that could possibly occur in this manner - something IS happening to prevent the Scouts adequate access through previously passable locations when they sprint. More so than a Heavy, as we'll get to in a later video.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjRe7iWl22A



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ5kOiqEYG4



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfUOdBn6Qt8



Warning: Includes crude speech from recorder due to disbelief as the Heavy's elbows barely clipped through the bumpers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2nu8_7nCBc

In Conclusion

While this does not necessarily prove that a Sprinting Scout is easier to hit due to hitbox increase, it does invariably prove that ALL suits are less agile when sprinting as the collidable objects are very much more noticable. Turning corners, trying to squeeze through tight spaces and running past players/objects is difficult to manage when sprinting because of this oddity, whatever the case may be.

So does sprinting decrease a Scouts survivability? Thats still up for debate. If you guys have any other thoughts on how to more accurately gauge this, feel free to suggest something to us and we'll do what we can.

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Awwwwhhh, not gonna lie this made me smile

I've actually been working -VERY- hard on going to college for Game Design so I can get my bachelor's degree to hopefully work at CCP one day. It's been my ultimate goal for the past five years and I'm very excited to say that I'm finally making progress toward that end.

I did notice they are hiring QA for Shanghai but I don't have any previous job experience...

Unless you count numerous alpha/beta tests for a variety of games, mods and even being a developer for a text based game.

I dunno - might throw an application in for the ***** and giggles, see what happens xD