Rifleman Archive
Thread: Clarification Needed: Saber Block and Sniper Shot
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Aanu
Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:37 pm
#1
Hi folks,
I saw in the FAQ that an incapped PC can still block/dodge/counter attack sniper shot (why am I not surprised). But it doesnt say anythin explicily about Jedi saber blocking. Does saber block still work while they are incapped? How come I get the feeling that it does...
thanks,
Neutral Imperial Agent
Ecnirp
Tue Mar 08, 2005 4:46 am
#2
Aanu wrote:
Hi folks,
I saw in the FAQ that an incapped PC can still block/dodge/counter attack sniper shot (why am I not surprised). But it doesnt say anythin explicily about Jedi saber blocking. Does saber block still work while they are incapped? How come I get the feeling that it does...
thanks,
Well since Dodge, Block etc still work when your incapped - I would assume SB does to.
Ackehece
Tue Mar 08, 2005 7:19 am
#3
Actually saber block does not work once incapped as far as I know. Never seen them deflect once they fall...
Anyone else have a different experience?
Aanu
Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:45 am
#4
hmm, ok. I posted a similar thread in the BH forum and the word is that indeed saber block still works while a Jedi is incapped. Hehe, before I think about investing SPs just to get snipershot I'd like to make sure it will actually work. =)
Ackehece
Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:53 am
#5
Just getting sniper shot from rifleman is pretty much the worst way to use rifleman skills. really to use rifleman either master all the way or none of the way. you would get better utility out of carbineer asa BH. That is interesting that saber block appears to work once incapped. It's kinda hard to test as most jedi do not want you testing sniper shot on them. The three I have done died without saber block but the BH community would have much more experience at killing em then I.
Aanu
Tue Mar 08, 2005 10:06 am
#6
Cool. thanks.
The reason Im looking into sniper shot is soley to use it for the ranged DB only. With incap timers being lowered, Ive found that often now the Jedi gets up before I can get back to apply the DB (and no, its not force of will either). So I was curious if I could just have a nice macro to switch to a rifle (weapon switch delay a problem?) and then attack with sniper shot for the db.
Right now I have invested many SPs into pistoleer for melee def (which I also get by be clothing). At this point the ranged DB would be worth it.
The reason Im looking into sniper shot is soley to use it for the ranged DB only. With incap timers being lowered, Ive found that often now the Jedi gets up before I can get back to apply the DB (and no, its not force of will either). So I was curious if I could just have a nice macro to switch to a rifle (weapon switch delay a problem?) and then attack with sniper shot for the db.
Right now I have invested many SPs into pistoleer for melee def (which I also get by be clothing). At this point the ranged DB would be worth it.
TheHammer317
Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:09 pm
#7
yea sniper shot is nice to have as a BH... BUT, it is a rifle ability which means u have to have a rifle in ur hands to use it so if ur a carbineer, by the time u clear u combat queue, switch to the rifle and pop off a sniper shot he could up up and healed already then u gotta take the time to switch back to the carb to fight again, and ull prolly be dead and as stated above... rifleman is the WORST proffession until ur a master than its godlike. in the time it takes to switch ur guns u can run up to him and DB him so dont worry.
HanzoRegana
Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:20 pm
#8
Hmmm, with the minimal incap time being about 24 seconds I dont see how your having difficulties, if your pistoleer or carbines you shouldnt be getting more than 30m away.
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