Opticor Charge

[PhoenixElite]

I am not suggesting anything that changes the weapon. I simply want the Opticor to not fire as soon as it is fully charged, like how you can leave the Ogris and Bows at full charge.

[Nemorac]

The Angstrum has a similar firing mechanic.  It's a bit annoying, but it does mean you've got to be strategic about how you use the two weapons.

[Gizogin]

I wouldn't want a change to the charge mechanic.  It differentiates the Opticor from most other launchers, and it necessitates a bit more planning than otherwise.

 

Instead, I think the Opticor would benefit more from a different charge indicator (a purely visual change).  As it is now, the Opticor can fire from about half-charge, depending (maybe?) on RoF mods.  The second half of the charge is just how long you have until it will fire automatically.  What I propose is that the "charge donut" fills to full when you can fire it, then reverses to empty to show when it will automatically fire.  Right now, you sort of have to guess when it's ready to fire, making it slower to use than it could be.

[7grims]

I don't get why it was made like this.

I believe it's not the first weapon with a auto-shoot function, the angstrum did the same thing.

But clearly this this function is bad, with all the charge time, and the low mag, it should just stay charged like the bows.

 

Sadly, I don't believe DE will change this though, I bet it's one of those handicap situations, to balance the weapon :/

[Marthrym]

I would have prefered an Ogris-style trigger, shame. Also, considering the TTK/DPS of the gun, even more punch would be welcome. Make it a real "heavy killer". Just saying.^^

 

EDIT : Could we get a "Ricochet" mod for Opticor? Strategic shooting on walls to hit enemies and stuff. No?^^

Edited October 29, 2014 by Marthrym