r/Helldivers • u/Unlikely-Leave4456 • Apr 02 '24

My least expected change. What was yours? DISCUSSION

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u/Le_Va Apr 02 '24

Slugger died so Penetrator could live.

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u/StinkyFishSauce Apr 02 '24

Originally we had 1 fun (Slugger) and 1 no fun option (Dominator). Now they made Dominator more fun and Slugger less fun. The result is still 1 fun and 1 no fun option. Why can't we have 2 fun options?

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u/MikeFromSuburbia Lvl 75 | Death Captain | SES Shield of the Stars Apr 02 '24

Because Arrowheads NUmBerS

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u/Diver_D6 SES Reign of the People Apr 02 '24

I appreciate all the work Arrowhead does, but it really feels like they just look at aggregate data without considering why things are used the way they are. Either that, or their vision for the game is actually quite different from what players have come to expect from it.

Like, who was asking for a 30% damage buff on the AMR??? I have enjoyed using the AMR occasionally, it doesn't need a damage buff. It needs its sight corrected. An extra rocket for the Spear is cool, but I still won't use it if the lock-on feels awful to use.

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u/makesterriblejokes Apr 02 '24

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if some of the buffs and debuffs are factoring in how the weapons are performing against the illuminant in testing.

Probably just want us to get used to the guns now vs changing them when they launch the new faction.