thanks you explained it all very well. Activation time does sound like a benefit. Is it significant?

I was trying to do what you were with proxies and they wouldnt go off - I was putting one down with 3 remotes for example.. Now I know why. Thank you. Will try your way.

I really like remotes but they definitely need to be rethought and worked on. Particularly, individual detonattion through the minimap or pointing/ aiming at the direction of the RE, stickiness etc

does anyone know what the benefits of going up the remote tiers apart from being able to put down an extra explosive. All other stats seem the same

So much fail by an individual. Your reading and comprehension skills are appalling.

Rudimentary implementation isn't about being 'dangerous and unpredictable', its about CCP not properly thinking about remotes as part of gameplay before implementing them: no individual detonation, no stickiness, PM's do far less damage than AV grenades, no modules for vehicles say which highlight where vehicle explosives are, or dropsuit modules for infantry that can support or hinder remotes etc.

Instead, what we have is a basic action of throw them on the floor - great gameplay design...

(and here is just one topic in the feedback/ request forum about how remotes or PMs could be improved: https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=82610&find=unread)

Skinjuice? Aren't they AUR items? How come you, the high and mighty RE-user use AUR items? One would think you had *gasp* the skills for them?