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40 Proof Listerine posted:EDIT: So I wrote entirely too many words about unannounced receiver quirks over on the Arc Forums. For all the bright-eyed newbies that build go fast ARs instead of M4Xs / AK470s. Plan to turn it into a Steam Guide at some point. That's an epic post! They really should consider it for a sticky!
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I have really been enjoying playing again. I hadn't played since before the drought. What is good to blow  on? is the robot friend any good?
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Sep 30, 2015 23:34
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Probably depends a lot on what you have already, what level you are, and what's on sale. I haven't used the assault bot or seen it used much, but the one time someone was using the assault bot it seemed reasonably decent. However that was on Decay and if it functions like the Practice Mode AI robots do I think it would only really be useful on maps like that because they only open fire at close range. I myself may break down and buy the Gunman hardsuit with cash because it has owned pretty hard when I've been able to flare-gun people out of it (and leveling is so slow), but I also worry I'd end up annoying people with it a bit too much.  Otoh I've been fairly shameless about racking up kills with a 200 damage incendiary BAR so maybe I should just lean into being That Guy
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Sep 30, 2015 23:59
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The gunman is pretty cool and is downright mean on helodeck/decay. Move from depot to depot so noone gets to buy a stinger and just shoot mans. If you don't have the HAR and if they changed the unlock level to something crazy then that's also a good buy.
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Oct 1, 2015 00:41
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I decided to play again, hooray The leveling is still painful slow and since I'm on a laptop I need to use a controller, oh no
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Oct 1, 2015 00:53
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Improbable Lobster posted:I decided to play again, hooray ...couldn't you just plug a mouse into an available USB port? I'm trying to imagine a scenario where getting a controller set up to work with a laptop is somehow less work than using a keyboard/mouse and just drawing a total blank. Even if I was using the laptop on a giant living room TV that I was sitting well away from, I'd still just get a wireless mouse & keyboard before even considering playing a PC FPS on a controller.
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Oct 1, 2015 01:01
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LGD posted:...couldn't you just plug a mouse into an available USB port? I'm trying to imagine a scenario where getting a controller set up to work with a laptop is somehow less work than using a keyboard/mouse and just drawing a total blank. Even if I was using the laptop on a giant living room TV that I was sitting well away from, I'd still just get a wireless mouse & keyboard before even considering playing a PC FPS on a controller. Yeah I am confused. I play on a laptop with mouse.
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Oct 1, 2015 01:05
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Reznor posted:I have really been enjoying playing again. I hadn't played since before the drought. What is good to blow It's a shame he's unlocked so late, it'd be hilarious to get a goon stack to just spam the hell out of them. Personal opinion on best way to spend when starting out:
If spending  ; use the next 1000 ZEN like so:
The random helmet pack is pretty great since all the helmets in there are good and several are not buyable with GP. You also have a good chance of getting one of the 500-ZEN user-made helmets at a discount. I got the Polaris and Recluse and the Explosive Resistance helmet out of three boxes, so that was well spent there.Getting a couple armor pieces is also a good deal so you can mix and match for a variety of armor builds (e.g. heavy to light). It's optional, though - renting a piece is easy to do. The receiver packs are the best deal since 100 ZEN for 7000 GP is about the best ratio you'll get, and the receivers make the biggest difference in the gunplay. 40 Proof Listerine fucked around with this message at 02:30 on Oct 1, 2015 |
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Oct 1, 2015 01:30
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LGD posted:...couldn't you just plug a mouse into an available USB port? I'm trying to imagine a scenario where getting a controller set up to work with a laptop is somehow less work than using a keyboard/mouse and just drawing a total blank. Even if I was using the laptop on a giant living room TV that I was sitting well away from, I'd still just get a wireless mouse & keyboard before even considering playing a PC FPS on a controller. I don't have a mouse and until I go and buy a mouse I am stuck with a gamepad Is that so complicated
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Oct 1, 2015 01:40
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Improbable Lobster posted:I don't have a mouse and until I go and buy a mouse I am stuck with a gamepad No, but that problem is called "I don't have a mouse" and/or "I'm a masochist" not "I play on a laptop"  I would strongly recommend going and buying one ASAP unless you're on deployment or an oil derrick or something Glad you're playing though, the game is rad and needs more people!
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Oct 1, 2015 01:48
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SwitchbladeKult posted:That's an epic post! They really should consider it for a sticky! Anyone mind if I borrow screen shots of blinged receivers from the OP? Will throw credit to relevant and all goons.
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Oct 1, 2015 03:32
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I am out of things I want to buy I think after the revive pack. Level 41. I don't want to really start buying more receivers because UGH paying for parts one at a time but I suppose I will? I mean at this point I don't think I'm missing anything really great in the other categories. 5 weapon slots. All 2 gear slot armor. Some nice scopes, except the light blue chevron holo but whatever. Any suggestions as to what I should be looking to buy? I'm down for suggested shopping lists.
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Oct 1, 2015 03:38
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40 Proof Listerine posted:I'm in the process of converting it to a Steam Guide, which isn't too hard with some strategic Find -> Replace action. You may use anything I've posted.
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Oct 1, 2015 04:52
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Holy poo poo. My slapped together BAR with 200 damage is ugly as sin.
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Oct 1, 2015 07:10
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40 Proof Listerine posted:I'm in the process of converting it to a Steam Guide, which isn't too hard with some strategic Find -> Replace action. No problem, I'll be happy to see them used  Artificer posted:I am out of things I want to buy I think after the revive pack. Level 41.
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Oct 1, 2015 07:40
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NihilCredo posted:No problem, I'll be happy to see them used I sort of want the decoy! I believe it's out of my reach levelwise unfortunately. Tactical Gearwise I have: Barricade, Heal Injector 1, Cloak 1, Firewall Breach Kit Gearwise: HRV Blackout, HE Grenade, Machete, Shock Grenade, Breach Hammer, Stun Mine (ran out of things to buy a while earlier), Stun Shuriken, Throwing Knives, Toxic Protection, Proximity Mine, Toxic Grenade Receivers: SMG, LMG, CR, BFSMG, M4X, BFR, BAR, BPFA, AK470, AMR, HAR, TSMG All armors with 2 gear slots plus a few other things. Sniper helmet, Foxcat helmet. None really worth mentioning. Any other suggestions? Once I buy the revive pack I guess I could start buying additional scopes and parts for some of the guns I like. Rebuying poo poo entirely for an entirely new receiver, I don't quite feel like doing right now since that kinda feels lovely despite the fact that parts are pretty darn cheap.
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NihilCredo posted:No problem, I'll be happy to see them used We are live: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=527636648 Artificer posted:I sort of want the decoy! I believe it's out of my reach levelwise unfortunately. Seconding the Holo Decoy option - you can do some fun fakeouts with it. Helmet-wise, any of the 25% armor options are good buys if you don't mind a little less on your HRV charge. Rocket League helmet if you don't have it is good for go fast builds. Secondary receivers are fun to play with - shotgun or machine pistol if you don't already have; S-AR-k if you do. BLP is best loaded pistol, but might unlock hella late. Not sure what level the TAR unlocks, but that's a solid buy for a primary.
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40 Proof Listerine posted:Thanks! Thanks! I have Swarm and Bear Claw already, I think. I'll take a look at the helmets sometime. S-ARK is beyond me, as is the BLP, but they're on my shopping list too. What's the TAR good for again? Edit: Oh right your effortpost! Artificer fucked around with this message at 08:51 on Oct 1, 2015 |
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Oct 1, 2015 08:42
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Artificer posted:What's the TAR good for again? It's got jacked up recoil compared to the HAR, but for spamming high-damage bullets it's pretty ace with a closed scope. It also has 50% usual speed bonuses / penalties so you wind up running way faster with the TAR than with a heavy HAR build.
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40 Proof Listerine posted:TAR is a higher damage HAR with exmags by default and the ability to take quick mags. Yeah, your effortpost summed it up pretty well! I'm definitely interested and will take a look.
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Oct 1, 2015 08:57
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Artificer posted:I sort of want the decoy! I believe it's out of my reach levelwise unfortunately. Explosive tomahawk is pretty pro and gets a lot of pubbie hate.
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Oct 1, 2015 15:17
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Maddot_66 posted:Explosive tomahawk is pretty pro and gets a lot of pubbie hate. It gets a lot of my hate too, MADDOT! 
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Oct 1, 2015 15:47
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Gaghskull posted:It gets a lot of my hate too, MADDOT! Like I said, pubbie hate. 
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Maddot_66 posted:Like I said, pubbie hate. 
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40 Proof Listerine posted:Robot friend is hilarious, but not super effective. He needs buddies to avoid getting focused down; if left unshot he's basically a smarter bot from the Practice menu. So far I am looking at exploding tomahawk 210 loadout 3 250 Breach pistol 150 I am torn between robuddy and just sitting on the z till other hilarious things come on sale.
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Maddot_66 posted:Like I said, pubbie hate.  Edit: Speaking of burns, here is another video I put together. This time I'm showing ClassyLady how the BFSMG works. I also put together a very mean LMG. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jlK5_PUIBI SwitchbladeKult fucked around with this message at 04:39 on Oct 2, 2015 |
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Keep in mind that there are people who are shockingly bad at this game. Like, "how do you even use a computer" bad.
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Oct 2, 2015 05:22
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SwitchbladeKult posted:
What were your builds for those? Edit: I wonder why my sights for the Shotgun are heavily misaligned? I wonder what else is misaligned? Edit: I have no idea how long 86 meters is. It seems like most maps other than Evac and Containment are about as long as maybe an American football field? I built a BFR with 0.17 ADS spread and one with 0.23 ADS spread. I wonder how substantial of a difference that is. Nevermind though since the 0.23 ADS spread one uses a suppressor and the BFR sounds really odd with it. Artificer fucked around with this message at 09:47 on Oct 2, 2015 |
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Artificer posted:What were your builds for those? You can calculate the spread as long as you define a range to your target with the sine function. At 50m your 0.17 spread gun will hit within ~15cm of where you point while your 0.23 spread gun will hit within ~20cm. 50 meters is pretty long in BLR so only fuss over second decimals of spread angles if they ever make high-damage BARs inaccurate again
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Maddot_66 posted:Like I said, pubbie hate. You just wait until the day I get my sword. There's no stopping the fattest samurai!
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So can I only unlock something permanently if I have Prime? Is that the case for everything?
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Lima posted:You can calculate the spread as long as you define a range to your target with the sine function. Cool. I'll try the silencer again then and see if it makes the gun feel any better. It, combined with the extended barrel, makes my BFR look ridiculously long though.
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Stringbean posted:So can I only unlock something permanently if I have Prime? Is that the case for everything? Or if you pay for it with real money I believe. Prime means you can use the ingame currency to perm unlock.
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Artificer posted:What were your builds for those? The BFSMG only lets you change the muzzle. I'm using the max damage "Powerbreak" muzzle. I don't suggest you try this though since the BFSMG is without question the worst gun in the game. My LMG is the Two-step, Krane Assault, and the stock formal known as the Vulcan ACP-3 Collapsible. I don't know it's new name. This LMG build is mean and I love it!
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SwitchbladeKult posted:The BFSMG only lets you change the muzzle. I'm using the max damage "Powerbreak" muzzle. I don't suggest you try this though since the BFSMG is without question the worst gun in the game. Cool, thanks! Also I'm a scrub who I think just got his first Professional Killer going 18/5 on Crash Site. Wooo! Also I switched back to the 0.17 ADS BFR because the silencer on the BFR makes it sound awful. Really grating on the nerves. Reminds me of rubbing styrofoam together for whatever reason. And yeah wow you really do never ADS, huh?
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Artificer posted:Cool, thanks! No problem! Congrats on the Professional Killer! I don't see how you did that on Crash Site. I hardly ever do well on that map. I like the sound the BFR makes when silenced.  I don't like to ADS. I do it when I have to, see the LMG bits of that last video, but I avoid it when I can. This is exactly why I prefer to guns like the SMG and BFR. Maddot also seems to think this is why I suck with the AK470 and he's right  .
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SwitchbladeKult posted:No problem! I think it was helped by the fact that there weren't too many snipers on either team turning every outside area into murder zones and the few snipers around were also slow to aim at you. I can see why not adsing is nice. The strafing can really help against dodging the aim of players who might hit you easily if you were doing the ads shuffle. I think the silenced BFR has that little shrill sound to the end of the firing sound that sends shivers up my spine in the worst way.
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Gaghskull posted:Or if you pay for it with real money I believe. Prime means you can use the ingame currency to perm unlock. There are also rotating sale items that temporarily become GP unlockable.
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SwitchbladeKult posted:No problem! Crash Site is pretty easy to get Professional Killer on if you play the part of one of snipers, I need to set up a recording solution so I can post video of me going Beast Mode instead of you splattering me all over the place with the BFSMG. If your team can hold the smaller 2 story structure that's down the hill you can dominate the map pretty easily with a BAR. Just have a good short range weapon for people who make it inside (one of the shotguns) and camp mercilessly. You have good visibility of all the major approaches, and can totally gently caress anybody unfortunate enough to spawn in the building across the yard because they can't leave their spawn without giving you a shot at them. Having one or more competent people doing the same thing is a real help because you can get proper prox mine coverage and it really reduces the effectiveness of multiple man rushes or speed build flankers.
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