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Did they increase Marine weapon damage?
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Author:  Magnus [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Did they increase Marine weapon damage?

I've noticed in the last week that during versus, especially in TDM, my marine K/D ratio is increasing. When I'm a xeno, I'm finding I get killed quicker. Just wondering if they patched the Marine's weaponry to make the versus a bit more balanced?

Author:  Magnus [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:42 pm ]
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They have done something....the damage is definatly different. Xeno damage seems decreased as well. Game isnt as fun.

Author:  Pug50 [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:51 pm ]
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It's possible. A:CM supports what was termed "micro-patching" which was exactly this: tweaking the damage values when a client logs into MP, without needing a proper patch.

Author:  Russ Krook III [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:54 pm ]
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LOL, On the Xbox I thought they DECREASED the weapon damage! Light a bug on fire, empty
half a magazine into him and he still kills you. :)

Of course, I don't mind when I'm a bug... :)

Author:  PVB [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Did they increase Marine weapon damage?

Aim for the head. Two short, controlled bursts of 10mm, explosive-tipped caseless and they go down. 8)

Author:  Magnus [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:29 am ]
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I'm just finding something different...it seems to be weapon damage, I'm not sure. Tonight when I played I had to work hard at getting a 2:1 kill death ration with the xeno...I find the scoring in games more often now is closer. Before the xeno's would completely dominate.

Author:  Hudson JM [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 6:22 am ]
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I didn't get the chance to play a lot during the first week or two so I don't have a real solid frame of reference. I participated in some real one-sided matches as a Marine winning and losing against Marines though, so I think you're probably right.

Author:  Kronk [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:34 am ]
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I consistently dominate as a xeno with at least a 2:1 KDR and often 3:1. As a Marine I'm lucky to break 5 kills most games. :/

Author:  DW [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:38 pm ]
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Kronk, try meleeing them as they come close.

I find it equally easy to kill as both races. With my shotgun I can kill an Alien with two shells, the tactical shotgun with stock on full auto will do the trick for you at close range too. Try melee if you can't get breathing room.

As an alien, it's simple. Hit them with your tail, hit them with a heavy strike, they'll die.

Author:  bigbisont [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Did they increase Marine weapon damage?

I think the whole "easier to kill" vs. "harder to kill" thing depends more on what group you get dropped in with. If you are playing against a bunch of guys ranked in the 50s and 60 then they have significantly leveled up and be more efficient killers. While playing a bunch of lower level scrubs it will appear easier.

Each session (at least mine) tend to mostly leave you with the core people from that group over and over again, so some sessions do appear harder and a session a couple days later appears easier (or vise versa). But nothing changed. Nothing but your opponents, anyways. At least that was my observation while being equally awful at both races!

Author:  Tentacle Chris [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:03 pm ]
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Leveling up certainly helps and any group, leveled or not, playing as a team becomes significantly more potent. I've shut out other teams or been blanked myself on Execution matches becuase the xenos have been able to lock down the two initial (and geographically close) capture points. Player rank and team play are both really important at least in the matches I've seen though the edge would have to go to a well organized team over any perks imho.

Author:  Magnus [ Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:36 pm ]
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Geebus...marine weapon damage is out of control now...game is out of balance again.

Author:  Shock Wave [ Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:41 pm ]
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It's better than unloading a whole magazine into an alien before it just tears you to shreds.

Author:  Magnus [ Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:43 am ]
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True...but there is an imbalance. Though I cant even tell if its lag or not...

Author:  Revolver Ocelot [ Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:47 am ]
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Ive had the opposite. Ive been doing really well with the aliens and crap with the marines. Unload an entire mag into a charging alien before it goes down.

Author:  PVB [ Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Did they increase Marine weapon damage?

Don't forget that the Marines and Xenos have upgrades which give extra health, health regen, etc., so that'd affect games' 'balance' too.

Author:  Magnus [ Fri Mar 01, 2013 4:22 pm ]
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True...I've tried using different caparaces for the xeno...I tend to go back to the hollow exo skeleton so I can move faster.

Author:  Hudson JM [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:41 pm ]
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I used the regeneration with the soldier recently. I'm not really sure if it does anything.

Author:  Garrowan5th [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:28 am ]
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I would love to know why my lv50 marine with totally upgraded pump action with extra-damage upgrade. And even shooting the fuckers in the head can't kill them in one shot. But the bastards can do it to me!!!!! No fair! :p :p

Author:  Magnus [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 1:18 am ]
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Lag I guess....sucks, but this game is dropping users pretty quickly.

Author:  Hudson JM [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:02 am ]
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I noticed the shotguns are really spotty today. I had a pretty tough time hitting things, even at close range. I guess that could be lag but the pulse rifle had no problems.

Mostly had a really good time just using the Boiler. I didn't realize how quickly it could kill by just spitting acid. Really useful, and also since it runs really fast things get pretty interesting. Also had a good run with the Crusher in the basement of the Hive level.

Author:  Tentacle Chris [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:03 pm ]
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Are you hard-sighted with the shotty Garrowan? That makes a difference for me. Even more so with the Pulse. I like to spray and pary but aiming has been the key to super fast takedowns im my experience.

Author:  Garrowan5th [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:24 pm ]
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Down the irons every time, Chris ;)

Author:  Tentacle Chris [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:13 pm ]
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Well crap then, idk. Sure it's not firing blanks ;)

Author:  Garrowan5th [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:11 am ]
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Guess I must be :D hahaha

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