Bye bye, Special Assault - Page 2

Biohazzard56 · 2003-11-04, 03:09 PM

i was thinking about that , but i HIGHLY doubt it ever will cause:
A) Deci adds a generic weapon to a weapon set that is highly diverse in the combat applications of the other grenade launchers (no more confuseing words thought i could explain it with something that makes me sound smart)

B)Two AV weapons would just be mean in the same cert

Its just highly unbalanced overall.

sutserikeru · 2003-11-04, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by TheRagingGerbil

I own skeeters all the time with my rocklet rifle or deci.

Take a couple of pot shots with the Guass and hide behind a tree. The skeet thinks it has an easy kill and moves in close. Whip out the rocklet/deci and try not to get hit by the flamming bits of aircraft.

thats what the Pheniox is for

TheRagingGerbil · 2003-11-04, 03:16 PM

I loved the Pheonix. That was my first cert after medium assault back when I first started playing. I gave it up for SA about 2 months ago. The whole versatility thing that SA brought to the table couldn't be beat.

I did add AV to my arsenal again on one of my alts, and damn that thing is still just as fun. The added dumbfire mode brought from the BP was much needed. For killing Maxes and light vehicles at distance, the Pheonix is second to none. AV and sniping make for a great weapon combo for when you wanna sit back and just pick the enemy off.

I do miss the very first iteration of the Pheonix. The version where I could fire it level to the ground in a base courtyard, circle the entire thing, and slam the missle into my ass. Man that thing was a weapon of the gods back then.

Incompetent · 2003-11-04, 03:19 PM

Didn't it OHK infantry back then too?
Edit: thats another plus for spec assault, keeps away the nixes, damn things are annoying no matter what your wearing.

Kyonye · 2003-11-04, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by sutserikeru

im ditchin mine tonight, getting an AI MAX, damn infantry bug me with there MCGs and JHs...

oh i've touched spec assault. i couldn't hate it anymore. i'd take an AMP over that. all i need is my MCG and stryker. that makes me happy.

Doppler · 2003-11-04, 03:34 PM

I too whould be all for them duplicating decimator in Special assault, that way I could switch to it indoors when my phoenix is more or less gimped.

Lise · 2003-11-04, 03:45 PM

Gerbil, as per the game's best anti-MAX weapon: steal a Striker and a few reloads sometime, then talk to me about the game's best anti-MAX weapon.

Happy lil Elf · 2003-11-04, 03:50 PM

im ditchin mine tonight, getting an AI MAX, damn infantry bug me with there MCGs and JHs...

People who think SA sucks. Wow. There is nothing that can match the versatility of a cert that lets you maul MAXs and any base equipment such as gens and spawn tubes, gives you a weapon that can be extremely effective against both armored and soft targets, and a decent indirect fire AOE weapon.

That's right, get your MAX. Just another target for me to kill in two shots /shrug.

sutserikeru · 2003-11-04, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Happy lil' Elf

That's right, get your MAX. Just another target for me to kill in two shots /shrug.

I pwn with the MAX/Pulsar/Shotty

aiwest420 · 2003-11-04, 03:57 PM

I made the mistake of dropping spec assault a few weeks ago. I was pretty much helpless against the hordes of VS maxs, so I picked it up again after a few days. I'm sure I won't be dropping it again.

Biohazzard56 · 2003-11-04, 03:57 PM

doesnt stryker take 3 shots to take down a MAX?

Incompetent · 2003-11-04, 04:02 PM

striker is over 5 shots now IIRC

If you've never tried it, it's kinda fun to sniper VS maxes (esp AA ones) off towers with a Deci. Set it to secondary, then zoom in on him from a long ways off, fire off a shot, and if it misses detonate it right over there head. They spin/jump arounds like crazy when you hit em, very amusing to watch, then, once they've calmed down, hit them again. With a bit of luck you can get them in two shots, but sometimes it takes three. Thankfully most are to stupid to run to an engy, they just assume its a fluke.

TheRagingGerbil · 2003-11-04, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by Lise

Gerbil, as per the game's best anti-MAX weapon: steal a Striker and a few reloads sometime, then talk to me about the game's best anti-MAX weapon.

Don't get me wrong, the striker rocks, and if it wasn't for that annoying beeping I would probably pick more of them up. I think the Striker is the best deterant weapon the game has. Almost all vehicles and maxes will beat feet once you get a tone.

It been my experience that I have gotten more Max kills per base assault using the Pheonix over the striker for the simple fact that you don't need line of sight. The first one or two missles will hit, and the max will run. Usually I can get him with the third just as he gets inside or around the corner.

Now with alot of open space between me and the Max...the striker is the easiest and quickest way to a kill.

JetRaiden · 2003-11-04, 04:23 PM

I used to think SA sucked. but I tried everything, but tnothing in that same category lives up to the 3 cert points like special assault. o come on, bolt driver? pheonix? yea right, pass me a thumper.

Jagd · 2003-11-04, 04:56 PM

Don't get your panties in a twist, folks. It's just Veteran stirring up the pot on his random subject du jour. Once again, I salute Veteran for being completely out in left field with his view on Special Assault.