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Carnage said:Nept, then why aren't people using the other new loadouts nearly as much? Also, whether your offense is organized or not, four snipers is still a lot of snipers!
I can't imagine the skybolt's not being used “nearly as much”, especially with all the feedback that's been posted. As for the sniper loadouts, for most people a CG or Nade launcher won't be as effective. The ability to nade jump is definitely a boost, but most people are better with rockets than they are CG or nades (in my experience).
Also, there tends to be a bandwagon effect in Legions – one that's exacerbated by the small community. One or two players of renown will start using a loadout or playstyle, and suddenly everyone's doing the same. That indicates only community trends and perceptions, not necessarily weapon strength.
Yes, four snipers is a lot of snipers, but it's not a lineup I'd want in competitive games; and it will likely die down in pubs, after a time. No one's claiming they're not annoying. Actually, I'm not even claiming they're not OP (although I doubt they are). I've argued against only dx's conclusion that they're OP because of his points. And I'm certain the argument's invalidity is apparent to you, as well.
There are also characteristics specific to sniping that warp community perception of the weapon's effectiveness. I'll have to get to that later, though.