matrixEXO Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) From what I gather by playing just 2 games with it, it's a semi-crap weapon with unique design... for now. I feel that this weapon has been either released too early or needs some changes to make it better. Comparing both mechanics and it's easy to see how one is better than the other. The uncharged shots does 4 shots at 25 damage, totaling up to 100 damage. The charged shot does 1 shot at 100 damage. Based on both ammo efficiency and rate of fire for both, I have to say that the rate of fire for the uncharged shots is about equivalent to the charged shot while the ammo efficiency for the charged shot is way higher than the uncharged shots. Additionally, unlike the charged shot, the uncharged shots does not ragdoll a dead enemy, much like a bow's attack. The crit chance and damage is also better on the charged shot compared to the uncharged shots. Going by this, we can see that charging the weapon provides a greater yield based on both damage potential as well as ammo conservation. Apart from that, there is an annoying delay with both mechanics. I really don't like this delay because it causes me to have to pause for a longer period than intended. It's useful for weapons like the Ogris where the damage and splash just does better than any other but I don't see it as useful on this weapon. Personally, I would like to see this value reduced, not removed. As for the future of this weapon, I actually foresee the dual mechanic to be a possible boon of this weapon. With the coming Damage 2.0, it could possibly be the only weapon with 2 damage gradiants with the uncharged shots dealing more damage against flesh/low-armor enemies while the charged shot deals more damage against high-armor enemies. I'll wait until Damage 2.0 comes out before saying anything else. A suggestion I would like to add for this weapon. Give us an option to change the dual mechanic into a single mechanic. IE: Quick Chamber Mod Removes the charging mechanic. Burst shots are fired 25/50/75/100% faster and has no burst delay. Tight String Mod Removes the burst mechanic. Charged shots does 10/20/30/40% more damage. Edited October 19, 2013 by matrixEXO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_zasca Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 the pin the grineer contest is a way to promote it expect it to die down after that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archistopheles Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 From what I gather by playing just 2 games with it... Please tell me more, oh wise one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrixEXO Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) Please tell me more, oh wise one. At least I'm honest, right? Rather than saying "I've played 10000 games with it and..." Also, I look at the future for this weapon since Damage 2.0 is coming as well. Edited October 19, 2013 by matrixEXO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archistopheles Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 At least I'm honest, right? Rather than saying "I've played 10000 games with it and..." Also, I look at the future for this weapon since Damage 2.0 is coming as well. Just giving you a hard time. Your thread was sound :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePresident777 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) The data from the promo video implies that the DPS is 33.3 before you factor in reload time. It's a weak weapon. Edited October 19, 2013 by ThePresident777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anbarannce Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 BALLISTICA is cross"bow". I would like to equip BALLISTICA with a thunderbolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatuchu Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I freaking love the ballistica. It's certainly more fun than Despair, despite the massive dps drop. I don't really like any of sidearms from a fun perspective. This one is new and different, and I'm nearly certain that after I forma 2 V Polarities onto it, it'll beat out Despair's single shot damage no problem, due to the charge shots ridiculous damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altey Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hmmmmm nice ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrixEXO Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 I freaking love the ballistica. It's certainly more fun than Despair, despite the massive dps drop. I don't really like any of sidearms from a fun perspective. This one is new and different, and I'm nearly certain that after I forma 2 V Polarities onto it, it'll beat out Despair's single shot damage no problem, due to the charge shots ridiculous damage. I know right! In terms of fun, it really beats even Despair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juranai Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 potatoed and formad it twice. I may forma it one more time and yes it is a good weapon, if used wisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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