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The_Eldritch_Abomination, on March 06 2013 - 10:40 PM, said:

I get the feeling that the Raider is going to be hit with so many nerf bats after this...

This was my first thought after just a couple rounds with it. This thing feels stupid powerful, and it's so much fun.

This has replaced my Infiltrator as my favorite mech of the moment.

[Karaipantsu]

Give it a bit.  I'm sure people will eventually learn the counters for its capabilities.  3 new weapons and a new activated ability takes some new thinking to counteract.  

[MasterFALE]

PlagueDoctor, on March 07 2013 - 12:10 PM, said:

SEEKER ISN'T BAD WHY DOES NO ONE SEE THIS

I love the Seeker. Maybe cause my aim is lazy.

[PlagueDoctor]

MasterFALE, on March 10 2013 - 02:07 PM, said:

PlagueDoctor, on March 07 2013 - 12:10 PM, said:

SEEKER ISN'T BAD WHY DOES NO ONE SEE THIS

I love the Seeker. Maybe cause my aim is lazy.

Its not even that, its the fact that its a great (arguably the best) sustain weapon. It hits decently hard, and the seeking aspect makes sure it gets all of the possible dps out of it.

[AsianJoyKiller]

PlagueDoctor, on March 10 2013 - 06:37 PM, said:

MasterFALE, on March 10 2013 - 02:07 PM, said:

PlagueDoctor, on March 07 2013 - 12:10 PM, said:

SEEKER ISN'T BAD WHY DOES NO ONE SEE THIS

I love the Seeker. Maybe cause my aim is lazy.

Its not even that, its the fact that its a great (arguably the best) sustain weapon. It hits decently hard, and the seeking aspect makes sure it gets all of the possible dps out of it.

I think the fact that it seeks gets people into a one-track mindset, so they start to try to use in only in "seeking" capacity, and forget to make use of dumbfiring it.

[Manes]

Keiichi81, on March 05 2013 - 12:16 PM, said:

Anyone else feel like the RAIDER sounds a bit OP_ Increased movement speed + can fire while boosting + a special weapon that sounds like the best parts of the TOW and Grenade Launcher fused into one_ It's like, where is the downside here_

Can't take a hit

[Jintonic]

almost 2 weeks have passed

[The8BitFox]

SilentJacket, on March 05 2013 - 12:46 PM, said:

variable fire selection will allow for huge combat adaptability

I find that it takes to long for the transition between modes, and also the second mode doesn't do any more damage than the default position it seems, but cannot reach as far, if you are remotely capable of aiming, then there's no need to change modes.

I think that it was a decent idea, but is overused by inexperienced players, who are then disappointed when their secondary doesn't do any damage because they left it in mode 2.

And all the experienced players don't seem to switch at all I've found. Simply because they have a functioning secondary at all times, and don't get caught whilst changing modes.

Changing modes makes a distinct sound that I look out for as a Scout, and I manage to catch many Raiders off guard as they are stuck in the transition. They then try to EMP me and miss, as I dodged out of the way, and EMP both the ground and themselves.
I then finish off the job.

Someone said something about Scouts dying_

[TheLostVikings]

The8BitFox, on March 31 2013 - 01:58 AM, said:

I find that it takes to long for the transition between modes, and also the second mode doesn't do any more damage than the default position it seems, but cannot reach as far, if you are remotely capable of aiming, then there's no need to change modes.

And all the experienced players don't seem to switch at all I've found. Simply because they have a functioning secondary at all times, and don't get caught whilst changing modes.

Notice that you can change modes while its reloading, or when your are boosting without having blitz active. Since you cannot shoot during those times anyway you are basically getting "free" mode changes with no downsides. You can even switch modes while repairing!

So you can lob a 175dmg grenade at someone from medium range, then switch to the 240(!!!) dmg MIRV mode as you close the gap.

Edited by TheLostVikings, March 31 2013 - 09:34 AM.