Remove Sniper from Outrider
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Frost
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http://forums.legionsoverdrive.com/threads/the-sniper-thread.2435/page-4#post-44262 this will probably moved, just as a heads up.
Siper
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Imagine you are playing a board game, there is lil troop classes(all troops cost the same), imagine there was a troop which had the fastest movement but also the longest range, wouldn't you just go all out with that troop? ;p
Sure. So? Not everyone in the game uses the outrider sniper, so I don't see the issue here.
Fissurez
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whats the issue? the sniper classes are now effectively "scouts" meaning they go forward and watch the enemy base, while popping off a couple of shots off at snipers and key defenders (mainly HoFs)
but yes, from a defending point, they have been nerfed.
but it does mean snipers can regenerate to full power quicker.
i'm pretty sure the whole idea of the update was to power down the defending sniper, while encouraging it to be used in other strategic ways, and make it a much more flexible class.
i guess we will see if it works...
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but yes, from a defending point, they have been nerfed.
but it does mean snipers can regenerate to full power quicker.
i'm pretty sure the whole idea of the update was to power down the defending sniper, while encouraging it to be used in other strategic ways, and make it a much more flexible class.
i guess we will see if it works...
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WildFire
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But you seem to be forgetting the disadvantages, the lack of armor. A good shot can easily cripple an outrider completely.
Personally, I find the sniper rifle to finally be the most balanced form of the sniper since the game was created.
w00tyou
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snob
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No haus, that's not fixed. That's adding another weapon without dealing with the core issue.
In light of the changes to the LR and me not having played to the level as others, I wouldn't say that the current LR build is on the verge of being overpowered. I think it reflects more on the load-out spawn system than anything else.
There isn't really a way to deny the LR load-out from the other team ingame, it's just there due to the load-out system. Just like with all the other load-outs, anyone can spawn with hornet and anyone can leverage the weapon if they have the SKILL. When a sniper dies, it's a 2.5 second spawn delay (correct me on this) before they come back and influence the play area once again. It's quite a skill based load-out actually when you think about it. Because of that, only extremely aware and dedicated players can produced results with it.
Has anyone actually suggested changing the spawn timer to be load-outs specific? Like for example the sniper would spawn in 4 seconds compared to everyone else's 2. It's drastic yes, but it's the best I can think of at least until the game moves from spawn play.
In light of the changes to the LR and me not having played to the level as others, I wouldn't say that the current LR build is on the verge of being overpowered. I think it reflects more on the load-out spawn system than anything else.
There isn't really a way to deny the LR load-out from the other team ingame, it's just there due to the load-out system. Just like with all the other load-outs, anyone can spawn with hornet and anyone can leverage the weapon if they have the SKILL. When a sniper dies, it's a 2.5 second spawn delay (correct me on this) before they come back and influence the play area once again. It's quite a skill based load-out actually when you think about it. Because of that, only extremely aware and dedicated players can produced results with it.
Has anyone actually suggested changing the spawn timer to be load-outs specific? Like for example the sniper would spawn in 4 seconds compared to everyone else's 2. It's drastic yes, but it's the best I can think of at least until the game moves from spawn play.
Ucantry2run
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Hornet Raider stayhome, Hornet outrider stayhome, same thing. I'd still get the same amount of points, with more health to boot. 
I see no reason to change it out of the outrider as you can kill them so easily.
I see no reason to change it out of the outrider as you can kill them so easily.
Siper
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Hornet Raider stayhome, Hornet outrider stayhome, same thing. I'd still get the same amount of points, with more health to boot.
I'm sorry but an "aware" sniper doesn't just let people shoot at them, raiders are so much easier to hit than outriders, and outriders can easily avoid raiders and keep shooting the capper.... and heck you are stay at home sniper so it doesn't even matter if you die and spawn in 2 seconds and ready to shoot as soon as you spawn. Not to mention an outrider can catch up faster to a capper.
Ucantry2run
Private Tester
"To an aware shooter, outriders are as easy to hit as raiders."
Siper
Private Tester
technically no
BestCharmie
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It's your fault if you're too slow for them, you know you can use them too.
BTW: Stop complaining..
BTW: Stop complaining..
BestCharmie
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Lol Disci, I still remember what you posted.
NightHawk043
Member
have you ever been on the receiving end of Ucan?
Piggeh
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