Can we get a combo reset timer revisit?

[ShikiRen]

So, with the Plain of Eidolon coming up, I have taken a look at all of my snipers to see which I should finally forma. My current choice is either Vulkar Wraith, or the Rubico. Designwise, I'd definitly run with the Rubico, however, it STILL has the freaking "my combo counter reset time is lower than my reload time" problem. To be able to do what other Snipers, some of them already more powerful, can do, one slot goes to waste on a primed fast hands (because Rifles do not have "reload speed + cold damage or similar mods, like secondaries have) or the mod that increases the reset time, which still makes it almost impossible to keep the counter up.

Now, I don't like the combo mechanic anyway and I'd rather have it reversed : have a permanently active buff with x stacks on it, you lose 1 stack for x seconds if you do not hit a headshot, and 2 if you miss entirely. Or make only complete misses subtract stacks but only headshots can increase the stack. I mean, seriously, sniping is about being careful when and what to hit, not trying to score as many hits as possible in the lowest amount of time possible; such a mechanic is great for shotguns or pistols, not snipers. 

 

But can we at least get a reasonable the combo timer on all of the snipers? Having a lower reset time than reload time is pure and utter bullS#&$. Or at least make it work like the Arca Sisco mechanic and let the buff drop of one stack at a time.

Edited September 20, 2017 by ShikiRen

[Sajochi]

 

DEvs will have a workshop about sniper changes SOON^tm

[Elvangreen]

sniper rework thread is coming soon, we can just wait for that and hope they get it right, third time lucky

Edited September 20, 2017 by Elvangreen

[13QZXXTTX]

Sniper need rework anyway.

Don't Rush DE, as instant Rework could mean = half-finished Rework.

Rather have DE look at Sniper (Scythes, more Weapons, WarFrames and WF's Augments). When DE get to those issues.

Yeah perhaps a [Body Count] mod like for Snipers? 

Spoiler

4 hours ago, -Bv-Qrow said:

Uhhh, this already exists. Harkonar Scope

Thanks! Noted. I forget about that mod o.o Say a lot.

Also found this Reply to be of Interest. (Sniper, Vectis Prime)

 

Edited September 21, 2017 by DesFrSpace

[-N7-Leonhart]

I hope they make them powerful, but not easy. The last thing I want is to see everyone running around with snipers like they do with Tigris P.

[helghastgunner]

4 hours ago, -N7-Leonhart said:

I hope they make them powerful, but not easy. The last thing I want is to see everyone running around with snipers like they do with Tigris P.

Doubtful, snipers will still require good aim, reflexes etc from the player.

 

[helghastgunner]

O.o sniper changes

Well this is interesting

[-Bv-Qrow_the_Hokage]

6 hours ago, DesFrSpace said:

Yeah perhaps a [Body Count] mod like for Snipers? 

Uhhh, this already exists. Harkonar Scope