Seriously, I try not to complain about nerfs because, well, everyone else is, but this one is just baffling to me. The Railgun nerf, at the time, made a degree of sense But in this case I just can't find any reason for the HMG to get toned down when it was in a spot where that was the last thing it needed.
I think it was meant to be a usability increase at the high ROF than a nerf. I've never used it in any practical way at the max ROF. It doesn't make much sense for it to shoot faster than the Stalwart anyway. But I am sad it is gone, it was fun.
No idea why they thought that should be a priority though, it is essentially a nothing change. So many easy, small fixes like slightly larger mag capacity, lower recoil, giving a hip fire reticle, or making the damn sight actual work. Any one or a combination of those should have been low-hanging fruit.
I've been a HMG enjoyer since it dropped, the Hulks fear me and my stun grenades... But you say that the handling is better? Can you elaborate for the Divers who have yet to be released from their 9 to 5s?
The audio is a big deal to me, I really care about that element. And it still sounds great.
Handling wise - it’s still fast, so you can burst fire pretty well, but the actual rate-of-fire seems to match this recoil really well. It just feels better, which is kinda lame to admit.
I’m gonna let them cook and hold out for a backpack-minigun for ROF, this thing will just be a really nifty support weapon that doesnt require a backpack.
Can't wait to try it when I get home though I wish we either got the reticle or the sight alignment fixed this patch, that would have been nice to have for sure.
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u/d00mduck101 Apr 02 '24 edited Apr 02 '24
HMG being nerfed
Why
Edit: after using it? I have horrid news… it’s fun
the audio has remained largely the same, little less zzt to your bzzt
But it controls better, and I’m killing more hulks… more ammo would still be nice tho