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Re: Proxy healing
Posted: Thu 24 Sep , 2015 7:26 am
by CaptainXavious
Earl_Vencar.:LLS:. wrote:I tried playing a support role using the E-90 and it wasn't very successful. I'm loath to knock a good idea, but in its current state it just isn't suited very much to the Freon gamestyle (neither the role or weapon). The Neutrino Amplification fire mode was a great tool versus the single opponent, but useless against a second opponent (I think the team-mate buff option is unworkable simply because the ammo consumption is far too high). Additionally, the role relies on the intelligence of your team-mates ... and as half of them are seemingly unaware of the presence of proxy healing, you can imagine the success rate isn't particularly high.
I'm quite happy with the new proxy healing arrangements to be honest (the overtime bug aside). The only problem is the Coach gun has turned incredibly powerful and is starting to dominate games.
Nuetrino Amp buff probably has the potential for some really damn impressive plays given extremely good communication, but that level of coordination will probably never be seen in LDG (plus varying latencies makes timing even more difficult). I bet halving the bonus and drain rate would put it in a more useful spot.
As far as team coordnation to make support role more viable, maybe team mates see a cross over the head of any ally with a support weapon out?
@Butcher good to hear! I'll see if I can't put a sticky up with tips explaining the more complex weapons and pointing out the more subtle aspects of BWPro.
Re: Proxy healing
Posted: Thu 24 Sep , 2015 11:17 am
by Greedisgood
Primary fire deals 0 damage but it locks on to targets and as long as your are locked, the target deals 90% less damage and your charge keeps building. Alt fire gives your team mate +100% damage while tethered but its extremely fast charge consumption requires good coordination to fully utilize.
That changes everything. I was only aware of the faster charging. Already thinking of a bunch of ways to get mad scores. Probably requires voice communication tho.
Re: Proxy healing
Posted: Thu 24 Sep , 2015 11:26 am
by iRobot
Well sure, you can help others get "mad scores", but it wont have any impact on your own, that's probably why people don't use it. Too paranoid of being bottom of the scoreboard.
How's about I play this weekend and you just follow me round being my buffing bitch?
Re: Proxy healing
Posted: Thu 24 Sep , 2015 12:12 pm
by Greedisgood
How's about I play this weekend and you just follow me round being my buffing bitch?
Did it before, would do it again. Im not playing for the score.
Re: Proxy healing
Posted: Thu 24 Sep , 2015 12:26 pm
by iRobot
500 score inc
Re: Proxy healing
Posted: Thu 24 Sep , 2015 1:29 pm
by Butcher
Greedisgood wrote:Primary fire deals 0 damage but it locks on to targets and as long as your are locked, the target deals 90% less damage and your charge keeps building. Alt fire gives your team mate +100% damage while tethered but its extremely fast charge consumption requires good coordination to fully utilize.
That changes everything. I was only aware of the faster charging. Already thinking of a bunch of ways to get mad scores. Probably requires voice communication tho.
We can join forces Greed, I'll support you... been waiting long for some teamwork around here!
Re: Proxy healing
Posted: Wed 30 Sep , 2015 10:50 am
by Greedisgood
Tried some e90 last weekend, no one willing to rely on it was around so i cant report the results properly. Butcher, if you are still interested, we can try it this weekend. I'd prefer if you will be the one shooting while im supporting tho. Wouldnt trust my aim this much (the buff lasts like 2 secs at full charge).
Re: Proxy healing
Posted: Wed 30 Sep , 2015 6:18 pm
by CaptainXavious
Yeah, the buff is almost entirely dependent on perfect communication. I personally thing it needs some tweaks, just so it can actually see some use on the server.
Re: Proxy healing
Posted: Wed 30 Sep , 2015 6:56 pm
by Butcher
Greedisgood wrote:Tried some e90 last weekend, no one willing to rely on it was around so i cant report the results properly. Butcher, if you are still interested, we can try it this weekend. I'd prefer if you will be the one shooting while im supporting tho. Wouldnt trust my aim this much (the buff lasts like 2 secs at full charge).
True, not easy to buff, but healing support is awsome. I aidded ehi couple of rounds in osiris and we conquer. I find it really bad that you become the main target. I'll give it another chance again soon.
Greed sorry had a business trip last weekend, Next time we're both online and in the same team we go for it.