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[BuDeKai]

The Cockpit: Ep.8

we have another great show for you tonight. Topics on hand will be the new reaper, SS, and a new feature about A classes. WE ALSO HAVE ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! submit question for Q and A here. keep them brief so that we can make sure to read them off and address all of them at the end of the show. if your question ends up getting covered in the show we will most likely skip it. see you all tonight!

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im also aware now that i have the wrong episode number in the title

Edited by BuDeKai, January 30 2013 - 11:42 AM.

[Juodvarnis]

Cool, can't wait to listen to the recording, because i always miss it live

Ahem. A question for you guys: The new Sharpshooter's ability, is it sort of overkill_ I mean it allows them to take off, pretty much half the health of a C-class in a second: a shot from sabot and 2 shots with slug deals like 400+ damage, while under the effects of Power shot.

Edited by Juodvarnis, January 30 2013 - 11:44 AM.

[Sylhiri]

What's the best way to make the EOC viable for competitive play without making it overpowered or a fancy HEAT cannon_

and

Alpha TOWs, should it be brought back and what kind of gameplay changes would it impact_

[tJev]

What is your take on hitscan weapons in a slow moving game like this_

Coming from games like UT and Quake its a walk in the park to nail people with sabot and whatnot (your target is literally a house, how hard can that be to hit_). Some people actually got to experience sniper lockdown after reaper release

I feel that for hitscan weapons to lose their OP'ness in pubs mostly i guess... is to speed things up. Maybe pre alpha speeds_

[NYPD54]

Coke or Pepsi_

[AsianJoyKiller]

Would you mind throwing in a mention of my thread (http://community.pla...alks-with-devs/)_

I know most of the people who watch the Cockpit are already likely to be aware of it, but I want to make sure it gets as much feedback as possible.

[ShadowGTR]

Will the Sock Monkey make a return_ We gotta know!



What one thing, aside from server browser or matchmaking, do you feel could be changed in Hawken that would greatly improve the overall experience_

[BuDeKai]

NYPD54, on January 30 2013 - 12:04 PM, said:

Coke or Pepsi_

this will be a whole segment.

AsianJoyKiller, on January 30 2013 - 12:04 PM, said:

Would you mind throwing in a mention of my thread (http://community.pla...alks-with-devs/)_

I know most of the people who watch the Cockpit are already likely to be aware of it, but I want to make sure it gets as much feedback as possible.

gotcha covered

[Culex]

Pick any questions interested in.

What are your thoughts on the detonator_ On all the classes I had the HE charge equipped, I swapped to this and find it to be super effective. Detonator + tow = tow-tonator combo along with M1 = insane burst. Should damage on it be lowered_ I rarely see anyone use HE anymore.
Or should HE be buffed or left as is_

I also am seeing much less EMP usage, possibly due to the nerfs and the new detonator. I don't care for it, but is it considered acceptable and not"dirty" for pubs to use (aka no more emp outcries over lack of skill)_

You thoughts on the nerf to the AR and how the berserker went from the premier A-class to becoming last pick.

Thoughts on siege mode changes (yes siege is still meh but do these changes actually make a difference in the slightest)_

[KyRoS]

Dear BuDeKai,
Why do you have to kill me so much when we play_ Is it too much to ask you to let me get a few more kills_ Thanks in advance!

[Saturnine]

Will you be doing a reenactment of how you have started to get recognized for being on The CockPit on the streets, to the point where you have to push all the ladies off you wanting some of that hawt budekai action_ I read about you saying to the woman on the street who wanted a piece of that action, "No mom, plz" and now I want to experience it.

Bring it on, I am prepared.

Also maybe a little something about the interview that is going to be going on with hugs in regards to esports and the competitive scene.

[nonsiccus]

Sylhiri, on January 30 2013 - 11:45 AM, said:

What's the best way to make the EOC viable for competitive play without making it overpowered or a fancy HEAT cannon_

and

Alpha TOWs, should it be brought back and what kind of gameplay changes would it impact_

To echo Syl's question about the viability of the EOC, what are the fundamental barriers in the current iteration of the EOC cannon that prevents it from be a reasonable selection at a competitive level_ While I think this is common knowledge to some, I would like to hear the panel discuss the usability of EOC in its current form.

Additionally, what might be required of it to have it fill a niche that is comparable in efficacy to the HEAT, while still maintaining a unique experience. Is it something that requires the retooling of the expected standard of all other weapons, or is it something the EOC inherently lacks_

[BuDeKai]

thanks everyone for the great questions!

KyRoS, on January 30 2013 - 12:25 PM, said:

Dear BuDeKai,
Why do you have to kill me so much when we play_ Is it too much to ask you to let me get a few more kills_ Thanks in advance!

it hurts me more then its hurt you.

[nonsiccus]

Is there potential in a 2v2 arena style format. Small, symmetrical map where the objective is to eliminate the other team.

There was a brief proof-of-concept last week at Fight Club West, and while I think that most people enjoyed the experience, we didn't really take the time to flesh it out. Is this something that could possibly take off if given the right development_

[Sylhiri]

Are you starting the class overview in this episode_

[KaszaWspraju]

What do you think about going back Tow form  alpha 2, a spiral flight path plus lower speed and increase its skill use, in connection with the opinion Tow is OP and easy to use and  the best weapon.

Zeshi, on January 30 2013 - 03:17 PM, said:

Scout is a tad OP, only because the TOW is tad OP (it outclasses the GL in basically every way, more damage, faster flight, shorter flight, easier to fire, longer range)

http://community.pla...ed/page__st__20

Edited by KaszaWspraju, January 30 2013 - 04:16 PM.

[Heretic_Storm]

Call outs.

Seriously, I want to know what to call different sections of the maps so I can actually FUZZY BUNNY communicate with my team without giving them that annoying big blue ball of distraction in the middle of their screen.

Another thing, is anyone else disappointed in the fact that the added damage from zooming in on the KE-Sabot is so miniscule it makes me never use scope_

[Azrael39]

What do you guys think of a Hutball like game for Hawken_

[WarPig]

Hutball was crazy fun for first 2 or 3 weeks then the game changed and I said F that noise!!

But for hawken if done right I think it could be entertaining .. but not a front runner for game modes, still hoping for that Capture Push style...

[Akrium]

2 questions

1) feelings on explosion damage vs projectile damage. Why should you even choose projectile (excluding SS and their OP ability)_

2) the fact that charged heat + nade or tow + det = death to an A class instantly. Should that kind of damage be allowed_ should we have more health_ Are people dying too quick anymore_