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Thread: Will you stay Rifleman after the CURB?
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Omnipotent-One
Mon Feb 28, 2005 3:20 pm
#1
Well, the more I hear about the point of the curb being to tone down power professions (Swordsman and Rifleman in particular), the more I'm wondering what might arise as the new power professions after the curb. I like rifleman, and walking around with a T21 says "even if I don't have ammo I will still whack your head off with this" is great 
. But, soon we will be nerfed, as we all know. Are you looking toward another profession after the curb? If you are, what profession, and why?
. But, soon we will be nerfed, as we all know. Are you looking toward another profession after the curb? If you are, what profession, and why?
SkullBreaker
Mon Feb 28, 2005 3:45 pm
#2
What is this CURB I've been hearing about, and more importantly when is it happening? Sorry if this is old news I've been away for awhile.
PsychoticChipmunk
Mon Feb 28, 2005 3:47 pm
#3
I've had the master title for more than a year now, I'm not dropping that for jack. MRM and Master Politician are two titles my character keeps to his grave.
Railean
Mon Feb 28, 2005 3:54 pm
#4
I would not worry about the CURB. It just started or is currently in alpha stages, the devs have so much work ahead of them. I would just play the game and when the CURB comes out, wade through all the "I Quit" threads and read what the stats and new changes are.
KardenTyrell
Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:38 pm
#5
SkullBreaker wrote:What is this CURB I've been hearing about, and more importantly when is it happening? Sorry if this is old news I've been away for awhile.
The CURB is the Combat Upgrade/Revamp/Balance ....a complete overhaul of SWG's combat system, ranging from general ham setups to individual profession rewrites. It's main goal "Fun and Starwars"
Omnipotent-One
Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:39 pm
#6
Yeah I saw somewhere on another thread someone said it's at least 6 months off. I kinda hope it is because it would be a nice time to bring people back in sg with the winter starting and more time indoors.
Ackehece
Mon Feb 28, 2005 5:17 pm
#7
a few things:
1) The CURB is not a Nerf
2) Time till it hits live could be as short as 1 month or as long as 6 (this will be explained with an announcement soon)
3) It covers all aspects of combat - so the strenghts of other professions can be made to shine
4) *NDA*
5) Armor/Buffs/Bleeds/Dots/Weapons/Specials etc are all being effected. (please see old arguements about buffs and armor being the reason rifleman became uber)
a few things to read - check out posts by garvin in the commandos forums and posts by Irott in the SL forums
KapowBzapp
Mon Feb 28, 2005 6:51 pm
#8
The answer for anyone would depend on why they are currently a Rifleman, or whatever combat profession. Someone who is now Rifleman only for its clear advantages will move on to whatever best combo emerges after the CURB.
Personally I've used a rifle since launch, and kept Master Rifleman since I attained it, because
1) In group combat I like the support role back where I can conduct tactics,
2) My character's also a Ranger and you don't hunt with a pistol, and
3) Rifles look freaking cool, like what you said about the T-21.
So ask yourself why you're a Rifleman now and you'll have your answer.
Personally I've used a rifle since launch, and kept Master Rifleman since I attained it, because
1) In group combat I like the support role back where I can conduct tactics,
2) My character's also a Ranger and you don't hunt with a pistol, and
3) Rifles look freaking cool, like what you said about the T-21.
So ask yourself why you're a Rifleman now and you'll have your answer.
vonbraat
Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:04 pm
#9
the CURB *is* a nerf, it's just a nerf to everyone. They can put fancy names like "upgrade" or "rebalance" but in the end, they are making everyone weaker. PvP may be better off for it, but say goodbye to high-end mob soloing.
black666label
Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:04 pm
#10
Hhhhmmmm why am i a rifleman now?
Because i got sick of smacking things with my hammer and plus in real life i like to hunt and shoot guns and have a few rifles. So what better profession for me to go? None
dlc3007
Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:23 pm
#11
Whaaa... Grow up. You sound like one of these Jedis, whining that they can't be uber-133t and insti-kill anything in the game. You know, you actually should not be able to solo anything in the game. If the CURB changes that, then it is all for the better.
vonbraat wrote:
the CURB *is* a nerf, it's just a nerf to everyone. They can put fancy names like "upgrade" or "rebalance" but in the end, they are making everyone weaker. PvP may be better off for it, but say goodbye to high-end mob soloing.
SexyJabbaTheHutt
Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:31 pm
#12
Ackehece wrote:
a few things:
1) The CURB is not a Nerf
ROFL ! Ok..so...buffs going down, armor going down, weapon strength going down.
That is a nerf.
High End Mob Soloing will come to an end and the game will die. As much as SOE doesn't want to admit it, solo kiling is what makes this game stay afloat. I RARELY see any pvp from 7 am to like...easy 3 pm when some ppl come back from work, depending on their schedule. What do the rest of the population do ?
I sure as hell will not be hunting Mokks or Jantas when I get off work. I finish at 7am in the morning, get home, buff up and kill some dragons. If I don't have that option, meh...soe loses 5 accounts. SOE might want this game to revolve around pvp, but their doing a piss poor job of it so far.
RueKursk
Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:45 pm
#13
Pssh...they can take my rifle away....FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS!
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