Awesome post and video. A video of this caliber deserves a thoughtful response. Your video footage is 100% accurate as to the frustrations present with fusion rifles in the current version of the game. I could not agree with you more. Here are a couple quotes I wanted to comment on.
[quote]Nothing in this game is OP and it's up to you to choose what kind of Guardian you want to be. [/quote]
I have maintained this philosophy since back in Y1 when I decided to begin taking Crucible in a serious manner. At first I wasn't really concerned about any performance metrics. I quickly realized this game has something about it which compels me to get better at certain skillsets pertaining to PVP and first person shooters in general. I've never really had a game bring that out before Destiny. In that effort, I realized there was two distinct paths one may take; the easy way or the hard way. Its very easy to hop on the bandwagon and take the easy route to victory by the means of broken archetypes. IMO, hopping on that bandwagon in no way improves your skills. It is extremely evident the multitude of layers of skills required in order to be successful with fusion rifles as compared to any other special weapon type. I applaud you for going against the grain and honing your skillset.
[quote]Yes they can still be the most fun weapon class in the game, but also by far the most frustrating.[/quote]
Fusion rifles and frustration have become synonymous after 2.0. I think you may have opened my eyes regarding the fusion beams/bolts despawning. My specific frustration with fusion rifles as they are now is how they actually perform. I am unable to use a single fusion rifle for more than purpose. Let me explain that further. I noticed in your video you are using the Thesan FR4. I love that fusion, and I use it a lot as well. However, i cannot get really close range kills using the Thesan for the life of me. I have to switch to a faster charge rate Split Shifter Pro to be successful at close range. But choosing to only go for close range kills immediately puts me at the disadvantage at longer range kills a Thesan would easily achieve. In effect, a fusion rifle can really only be effective in a narrow range. When you compare that to a single sniper rifle, it's almost ridiculous how easy it is to be effective at literally any range. That in it of itself rubs me the wrong way, and I do not understand how the Development Team cannot see the inherent imbalance in that.
[quote]Instead of always asking for nerfs, try challenging yourself to be better.[/quote]
You said it perfect.
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Awesome video, this is true MOTW quality. For everyone out that salty about PVP remember one thing, #getgud before you cry nerf.
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[quote]#getgud[/quote] *#gitgud