Some players still believe that the HMG is an under powered weapon. Some even argue that HMGs need to be buffed to the point of outclassing the AR.

As an HMG Heavy myself, I have had my fair share of adding to the UP arguments as well. However, after going over the pros and cons of the weapon, I have come to realize that the HMG is perfect.

Imagine if the light or medium frames could wield the HMG: a smaller frame with faster movement and turn speed, running and gunning with a weapon that could melt even the tankiest of classes. In this scenario, the HMG is Godlike, possibly being one of the most overpowered weapons to ever be fitted into a merc's hands.

With this example, nothing about the HMG has changed. The RoF is the same. The damage is the same. The range is the same. The clip and overall round capacities are the same. Yet, if fitted to a class with no movement penalties, the HMG would demolish anything in its path.

The problems many Heavy players face lie not so much with the weapon itself, but rather with the Heavy suit and the HMG's inability to compliment it well. As I see it, the fatty is holding back one of the greatest weapons in the game: it does the HMG no justice.

The HMG should divorce the fatty and get hitched with a fast, yet sturdy medium frame. The fatty is awful. Put the blame on it, and stop directing your attention towards a perfectly fine weapon.

To be honest, I believe the HMG doesn't really need any damage or range buffs. Tweaking it more will only solidify my claim that the Heavy suit is bad. Every time the HMG is buffed, the tweaks made are completely done in ways to compensate for what the Heavy lacks in.

However, as a stand alone weapon, the HMG is truly a decent killing machine.

If scouts could use HMGs, imagine the havoc they'd unleash on unsuspecting groups of reds. I'd say a standard HMG would be far more efficient than a proto Shotty. Now, imagine a logi equipped with one. Solo win right there.

I was not clear earlier, but I believe the HMG should be left alone and work should be done on the Heavy.

Some players still believe that the HMG is an under powered weapon. Some even argue that HMGs need to be buffed to the point of outclassing the AR.

As an HMG Heavy myself, I have had my fair share of adding to the UP arguments as well. However, after going over the pros and cons of the weapon, I have come to realize that the HMG is perfect.

Imagine if the light or medium frames could wield the HMG: a smaller frame with faster movement and turn speed, running and gunning with a weapon that could melt even the tankiest of classes. In this scenario, the HMG is Godlike, possibly being one of the most overpowered weapons to ever be fitted into a merc's hands.

With this example, nothing about the HMG has changed. The RoF is the same. The damage is the same. The range is the same. The clip and overall round capacities are the same. Yet, if fitted to a class with no movement penalties, the HMG would demolish anything in its path.

The problems many Heavy players face lie not so much with the weapon itself, but rather with the Heavy suit and the HMG's inability to compliment it well. As I see it, the fatty is holding back one of the greatest weapons in the game: it does the HMG no justice.

The HMG should divorce the fatty and get hitched with a fast, yet sturdy medium frame. The fatty is awful. Put the blame on it, and stop directing your attention towards a perfectly fine weapon.

didnt CCP at one stage said that the HMG would also cause some sort of slow effect when the bullets hit someone??

its been a while, so i can't remember it properly

Then why as a heavy do i do better with a AR at all ranges? The only thing the hmg is good for is barrel stuffing. If the hmg got its damage buffed up then it would be good

I only play in pubs for the most part, but I absolutely own with the HMG in CQC and mid range. The style takes a different approach than my AR fatty, but it's more fun when holding a position or trying to storm a base. I'm looking forward to getting my Boundless and seeing how that plays out.

Damage mods are the dumbest mods though, you're basically forced to run them, otherwise you won't get very many kills :/

didnt CCP at one stage said that the HMG would also cause some sort of slow effect when the bullets hit someone??

its been a while, so i can't remember it properly

It does.
That's why I'm scared shitless of them, I have to jump around or else they will catch me in their stream of bullets and then I'm a gonner.

Maybe armor plates should not cost or not cost as much movement penalties for heavy suits. Since they are designed for this it would only make sense that their "engine" or whatever powers the suit would be powerful enough to accommodate the extra weight from added plates. But as a scout most of the time heavies usually outclass me and I can't dance around them like I could pre 1.2. Getting outstrafed by heavies is annoying lol.

No or reduced movement penalties for plates on heavies. Then hmg would shine more. And more lav damage from the hmg for more versatility from heavy suits. And after heavies are fixed... Please... Some scout love

If aiming and hit detection weren't so borked, the HMG would probably be fine.

HMG + Minmatar Heavy