Post by Lt. Hathaway on Feb 11, 2013 17:06:14 GMT -5
Berserkers are fun, and I'm enjoying playing with them. That said, all that really distinguishes them is their gear, which in itself reduces the usefulness of their special ability. Some thoughts :
*Alter their special ability to allow them a free hit whenever they're ATTACKED, rather than just when damaged. With good gear, and the possibility of double wards and shields is there, the Berserker shouldn't get hit often.
*Let Berserkers attack over their front three squares, like a range 1 pistol, to reflect their aggressive speed.
*Give them the ability to use pistols, because you know it's cool, it's balanced pretty well with the loss of a shield, and hey, Chaplains can do it, how hard can it be?
With the recent mini-nerfing of Neptune, let me offer a counter suggestion. Rather than reducing ammunition, reduce the damage done by individual shots. If you doubled the ammunition and halved the damage done by each Neptune weapon, the overall maximum damage would be the same, but average actual damage done would be slightly reduced because of AP loss due to more frequent misses (with so much more shooting required.) At the same time, I think it would make them even more fun! The fun is in the shooting, and shooting, and shooting!
When did Xenos stop attacking all adjacent Templars in each attack phase? Is that intentional? I've only noticed since Berserkers, because my tactics are all about never letting it happen. Un-nerf the Xenos!
*Alter their special ability to allow them a free hit whenever they're ATTACKED, rather than just when damaged. With good gear, and the possibility of double wards and shields is there, the Berserker shouldn't get hit often.
*Let Berserkers attack over their front three squares, like a range 1 pistol, to reflect their aggressive speed.
*Give them the ability to use pistols, because you know it's cool, it's balanced pretty well with the loss of a shield, and hey, Chaplains can do it, how hard can it be?
With the recent mini-nerfing of Neptune, let me offer a counter suggestion. Rather than reducing ammunition, reduce the damage done by individual shots. If you doubled the ammunition and halved the damage done by each Neptune weapon, the overall maximum damage would be the same, but average actual damage done would be slightly reduced because of AP loss due to more frequent misses (with so much more shooting required.) At the same time, I think it would make them even more fun! The fun is in the shooting, and shooting, and shooting!
When did Xenos stop attacking all adjacent Templars in each attack phase? Is that intentional? I've only noticed since Berserkers, because my tactics are all about never letting it happen. Un-nerf the Xenos!
