Rifleman Archive
Thread: Republic Blaster Better range than a rifle
RueKursk wrote:
My utterly significantcontribution to this thread:
Republic Blaster sounds cool. Have you guys heard it? First time I did someone was firing it around the corner from me, and I thought, "What the hell was that? Sounds like the blaster Queen Amidalia (sp?)and company used in Episode I".
Then I thought, "OMG, I need to go outside more." Then I remembered the big orange fireball thing that hurts my eyes, and I went back to playing. Stupid orange fireball, gets me everytime.
I like the green bolt effect as well. The gun sounds great, is the best non BH pistolin the game right now, but boy does it look awful.
seriously, the accuracy is a little odd. I'm much more likely to hit with my fwg5 when I'm standing where I like to, which is 15-20m from the mob (close enough to heal my pet quickly if need be)
it should definately be more accurate close in, and less so farther out.
of course at master the point is mute, I pretty much always hit using that gun, no matter where I'm standing. the only time I ever really miss is using a dx2 at greater than 50m.
Waste93 wrote:
vexingthought wrote:
That's a crock and you know it. All I ever hear from riflemen is how crappy their T-21 is. Hell, that's all my riflemen friend can talk about. So I think it's safe to say it doesn't matter how long it stays in the game. And honestly throw pistoleers a bone here. At least most of a rifleman's specials do something.
Now you could sit here and debate about how the republic blaster's accuracy mods are an affront to riflemen everywhere or you could try getting your elite gun to be what it should be. You can decide what is a more productive use of your time.
Why do Riflemen say the T21 isn't en elite weapon? Or Pistoleers the same about the DX2? Both professions have tested it. We've been able to test it since the certs have worked and have been able to determine that those weapons are as cost effective based on HAM costs, damage, weapon price, etc as other weapons. Which is why you see Riflemen using the Laser Rifle and the Pistoleers were using the FWG's.
The Blaster cert has not worked since launch. Since the cert has not worked, nor is anyone sure how it's even earned, the weapon has not been in use. Which is why I stated that it would be easier to change now than once everyone is using them.
The way I see the Blaster it should be about 0/+20's/-70. Ideal should be moved to the 15-20m range. That's well in line with other pistols and would still make it attractive for pistol users.
As for your second point. Why can't we do both?
To put it simply because it's not a concern of your class. You see when the devs see riflemen having the time to campaign for fixes for other classes then that sends the message "well looks like riflemen are fine" and then you don't get anymore fixes. In addition, as many have pointed out already, it doesn't matter what the accuracy mods on the gun are because a pistoleer is still gonna hit most of the time with it. So you're wasting time on a meaningless issue when you have your T-21 being out done by a marksman 2 rifle.
As for your first point, I don't need tests to tell me how messed up the DX2 is. All I need to do is right click, examine and look at the accuracy mods. For the T-21 it takes all the time of examining a T-21, then examining a laser rifle and seeing you do comparable damage for about 40 less HAM on the laser. Riflemen still remember that the T-21 used to be worth all that HAM cost and it doesn't matter that they only had it for one day because they still remember.
To be honest I hate the republic blaster as it is. 70% of the mobs out there are melee and will close the gap on you, so I'm stuck with a -30 modifier as they're beating on me. I'd much rather have this gun be useful for a low level pistol user so they can level up and get the much needed accuracy bonuses.
I really don't know why you think it doesn't look nice, I rather like the archaic look to the Republic Blaster; the wooden grip, the sleek chrome body and barrel, it reminds me of a blender from the fifties (and although that my sound a bit dismal, the fifties style blenders are by far my favorite style).
It matches the chrome spacecraft used by the Royal Naboo very nicely, and although they were a small part in the Republic, I'd liike to think, as far as design goes they are the front runners.
Sincerely,
Riydaha Soth'Mugotten
Master Ranger/ Master Sharpshooter/ Entertainer (music line)
The republic blaster is in the same class as a CDEF Pistol cert... this is obviously incorrect.
Nobody knows where it should really be or what really should happen before somebody can use this pistol.
vexingthought wrote:
Waste93 wrote:
vexingthought wrote:That's a crock and you know it. All I ever hear from riflemen is how crappy their T-21 is. Hell, that's all my riflemen friend can talk about. So I think it's safe to say it doesn't matter how long it stays in the game. And honestly throw pistoleers a bone here. At least most of a rifleman's specials do something.Now you could sit here and debate about how the republic blaster's accuracy mods are an affront to riflemen everywhere or you could try getting your elite gun to be what it should be. You can decide what is a more productive use of your time.
Why do Riflemen say the T21 isn't en elite weapon? Or Pistoleers the same about the DX2? Both professions have tested it. We've been able to test it since the certs have worked and have been able to determine that those weapons are as cost effective based on HAM costs, damage, weapon price, etc as other weapons. Which is why you see Riflemen using the Laser Rifle and the Pistoleers were using the FWG's.
The Blaster cert has not worked since launch. Since the cert has not worked, nor is anyone sure how it's even earned, the weapon has not been in use. Which is why I stated that it would be easier to change now than once everyone is using them.
The way I see the Blaster it should be about 0/+20's/-70. Ideal should be moved to the 15-20m range. That's well in line with other pistols and would still make it attractive for pistol users.
As for your second point. Why can't we do both?
To put it simply because it's not a concern of your class. You see when the devs see riflemen having the time to campaign for fixes for other classes then that sends the message "well looks like riflemen are fine" and then you don't get anymore fixes. In addition, as many have pointed out already, it doesn't matter what the accuracy mods on the gun are because a pistoleer is still gonna hit most of the time with it. So you're wasting time on a meaningless issue when you have your T-21 being out done by a marksman 2 rifle.As for your first point, I don't need tests to tell me how messed up the DX2 is. All I need to do is right click, examine and look at the accuracy mods. For the T-21 it takes all the time of examining a T-21, then examining a laser rifle and seeing you do comparable damage for about 40 less HAM on the laser. Riflemen still remember that the T-21 used to be worth all that HAM cost and it doesn't matter that they only had it for one day because they still remember.
To be honest I hate the republic blaster as it is. 70% of the mobs out there are melee and will close the gap on you, so I'm stuck with a -30 modifier as they're beating on me. I'd much rather have this gun be useful for a low level pistol user so they can level up and get the much needed accuracy bonuses.
um, if it worked well at novice then it would permit incredibly easy leveling of the lower level marksman pistol skills. a novice marksman with no pistol skill shouldn't be able to effectively use the best pistol in the game.