Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-12.183.185.66-20121213191439

Why are some of the graphics of the traditional PS1 MCG when the T7 looks nothing like it and the MCG doesn't appear in-game?

Does the Jackhammer suck? I don't get killed by it hardly ever. Not that I'm complaining. It's better than the bunny-hopping 1-shot Smurfity-Smurf Bullsmurf of PS1. The T7 is better than the original MCG, but it still appears to be not more than a wildly inaccurate Cycler with a 100 round magazine and a spin-up that gives Smurfette and Barney ample time to blow your shields right off. You almost have to take the 200 round mag so you can avoid the spin-up downtime (you just simply never stop shooting.  Woe to your allies if they run in front of you.)  On the other hand, the laser sight helps quite a bit and makes a big difference on killing something or dying with 180 rounds left in my magazine.

I don't see a lot of Lashers out there either. Not pining for Lasher 2.0 days where they could kill through base walls, but still... You guys know what I'm sayin'? I don't want heavy weapons to be ridiculously overpowered, but at the same time they aren't the best performer in their intended range.

I guess what I'm trying to articulate is that I'm glad that the game is balanced so that one does not feel obliged to gear up Heavy just to compete in CC, but on the other hand I don't feel the T7 is worth the $7.50 in Sony Bucks I paid to get the thing. It's hard to keep on target and even at proctology range only 25% of the bullets are going to land on a stationary target. I wouldn't mind that if it had a higher firing rate or the bullets did more than normal Cycler bullets. I can't even spend Certs to get special ammo for it. The Sure, there's a sweet spot where if you wave it over their face they die, but the T7's G-spot is a lot tinier than most Carbines or Assault rifles. If I get the drop on someone, someone looking the other way, I have my shields up and am holding down the trigger, they're totally inside my cone of fire, they shouldn't have but a very slim chance to turn around and wax me with their puny flashlight gun...but it happens all the time.

What good I can say for the T7 is it's a crowd pleaser. You get Barney all bunched up where the stray bullets are hitting too, and you're guaranteed a lot of kill assist spam.

It's not a bad gun. It's just not a GREAT gun for it's intended purpose. I can just as easily get more kills in the same situation with a T50, which is more functional at much longer ranges. If you want me to spot $7.50 for a gun, it should perform a little better at it's intended purpose, which is close range arse-whooping. Judging by how seldom I get killed by Jackhammers and Lashers, I expect the Smurfs and Barneys who play Heavies probably feel the same way about their guns.

Not trying to start a whine-fest, just some constructive criticism. Seriously, it's much better than the old MCG. I do hope you introduce a new version of the old MCG. Loved the style. Honestly, don't nerf/buff them. I remember what happened in PS1 when the Devs kept messing with them. I'm good. Forget I mentioned it.

But really, what's with the old MCG icon graphics if it's not in the game?

Maxim C. Gatling 