DUST Search - is it better so specialize in one thing, or cover multiple rolls?

Zekain Kade wrote:

I feel that not throwing every skill point into a single weapon, suit, and core skills actually allows the player to be far more versatile on the field.

I have 4 proto type weapons, LAV's, Tanks, and proto, basic frame suit. The only thing im missing from what i use to have in chrome are drop ships, and a AVD heavy suit.

This sort of skill point spread allows me to compete in cqc areas, allows me to actually fight off tanks, and either counter shield tankers, or take on a more balanced, standard roll with the trusty assault rifle.

If neither of those play syles are needed, I can bring down a tank to tip the gun play balance. I honestly think that the only purpose tanks have right now is to distract the enemy team, and force them to switch to something that leaves them vulnerable to infantry.

Or I can bring down an LLAV and do... stuff...

Some people think that dumping all of your skill points into a single suit, weapon, and core skills is the best way to go. Why is that? Sure, you'll have amazing efficiency with that combo, but you'll leave yourself open to everything else.

What are all of your views? Do you think its better to specialize in one thing to transform into a specialized super tool. or cover many rolls, and become a swiss army knife?


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Absoliav Tronhadar Free Guard Minmatar Republic 31	Posted - 2013.07.29 03:58:00 - [1] - Quote Zekain Kade wrote: I feel that not throwing every skill point into a single weapon, suit, and core skills actually allows the player to be far more versatile on the field. I have 4 proto type weapons, LAV's, Tanks, and proto, basic frame suit. The only thing im missing from what i use to have in chrome are drop ships, and a AVD heavy suit. This sort of skill point spread allows me to compete in cqc areas, allows me to actually fight off tanks, and either counter shield tankers, or take on a more balanced, standard roll with the trusty assault rifle. If neither of those play syles are needed, I can bring down a tank to tip the gun play balance. I honestly think that the only purpose tanks have right now is to distract the enemy team, and force them to switch to something that leaves them vulnerable to infantry. Or I can bring down an LLAV and do... stuff... Some people think that dumping all of your skill points into a single suit, weapon, and core skills is the best way to go. Why is that? Sure, you'll have amazing efficiency with that combo, but you'll leave yourself open to everything else. What are all of your views? Do you think its better to specialize in one thing to transform into a specialized super tool. or cover many rolls, and become a swiss army knife? This is an effective method of play, the only thing you could do to make it better, is to have a squad of good players to cover your weaknesses. I play a Jake-of-Trades build, which works for me, as I don't enjoy the idea of sticking to one strategy, I prefer to act as needed, at times it means I have to lonewolf it or on other occasions become the team medic. Only problem is, I'm not as well equipped as my enemies half the time, which can make things a bit more difficult than it should be, sometimes I think about going back to my sniper build from Chromesome, but I start to remember the times I have finished the enemy team with just a few battlefield adjustments. But to answer your question, I think it's better to have a specialize role if your in a good team with good coordination, a J-T build can work that way to, but it's not as easy, a JoT is more like a spare tire, you never know when you might need one. But I still miss my Charge Rifle.