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Edited by toryharrington:
8/15/2014 7:38:08 PM
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Hand Cannon is Getting Buffed
Eric Osborn was just live with IGN from Gamescom and confirmed that the Hand Cannon (and Pulse Rifle, but who cares) are getting a buff. He said they weren't as powerful as they want, and that people were too drawn to the auto rifle, so they are getting a buff.
I am pretty excited, as the hand cannon appeals to me on many levels, but almost all that found were not worth using over the auto rifle.
Edit: Here is the link:[url] http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/08/15/destiny-a-peek-into-competitive-multiplayer-ign-live-gamescom-2014 [/url]
As you can see from the comments, the interviewer was horrible, but stick with it.
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Yep. Looks like most of the quibbles I have had are being addressed. Because hand cannons were useless unless you wanted extra challenge. As for the IGN Interviewer...Yeh we all have our moments where we get caught in the head lights...Just not when your talking about a game...and a game of the year candidate. What must have happened...perfect storm of double booking, people ill, and Bungie only being available for that time. Hence someone who might not be a gamer or presenter gets dragged in. Well...now she knows.
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Wow that was a bad interview....
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Holy cow ur right, this interviewer.. I felt sorry for the dood :s She looked like she did little to no research about the game and even if she did then she didn't memorize it that well. Dont wanna be a hater but be honest :c
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Edited by David Dunn: 8/16/2014 1:41:00 PMHOW exactly will they buff the Hand Cannon though? This is not an easy fix. Will it be in the form of increased [b]Precision Damage[/b]?[spoiler]If they increase the d[b]amage[/b] (impact), or more likely the [b]precision damage[/b] (headshot multiplier), the more powerful Hand Cannons will become[i] two shot kill[/i] weapons. (to the head that is). That makes it unlikely for there to also be improvements on other traits.[/spoiler]Or will it be in the form of [b]useability in general[/b]?[spoiler]If they decide to leave the damage intact, they would have to improve [b]Rate of Fire, Reload time, Range, Stability, ADS time, Suppression, Suppression resistance,[/b] etc. , potentially making the Hand Cannon more like the Scout Rifles.[/spoiler]
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12 RepliesNo. Just no. There was no necessary buff for hand cannons.
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1 ReplyEdited by Dcrow27: 8/16/2014 2:23:57 AMI always liked bungie but never a fanboy but with all these changes after beta i might have to reconsider. They listened to us!!! Intercepter nerf was needed( Hope they didnt nerf it to hell), pulse buff, cannon buff. if they add Pvp team voice by default im 4 for 4.
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1 ReplyIn what way are they getting buffed is my question.
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1 ReplyAs much as I love my auto rifle I'm glad to hear this I love burst fire guns like the battle rifle from halo but I got less distance and not enough DPs when compared to an auto rifle which is ridiculous
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4 RepliesDid you also notice it's going to be a Special weapon now? In the latest Destiny Mars gameplay video, the hunter is holding an exotic hand cannon with an auto rifle on his back. At another point in the video he is firing the auto rifle! Personally i'm stoked!
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9 RepliesEdited by Praeclarus: 8/16/2014 2:42:14 AMDuring all of the halo stores they buffed this nerfed that. Why would they change now and I guarantee they do it many times after launch
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7 RepliesTotally down with the pulse rifle buff.
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1 ReplyYEEEEES POWER TO THE -blam!-ING PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!
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10 Replies[quote](and Pulse Rifle, but who cares)[/quote] I care asshole.
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YAY pulse rifles ftw!
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I saw hand cannon & ranted. I agree with you.
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3 RepliesEdited by daddyDarko: 8/16/2014 12:22:15 PMSo, it seemed like the hand cannon could NOT level up so quickly as others weapons in the alpha and more so on the beta. I assume that this was a move on bungholes part because they kind of created the weapon. However, i prefer a hunter with a secondary as a snipe & the short range and power exceeding that of a shotgun (for my taste) BUT in beta I had to start picking up the dmr style rifle
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[quote]Time to test these new buffs out.[quote][spoiler] worth it. [/spoiler][/quote][/quote]
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Edited by bigroy666: 8/16/2014 6:16:16 AMI used the hand cannon exclusively for the last umpteen hours of the game....yay now it's more badass I guess....and here come the: "OmgbBqWtf hANd cannOnZrs teh Op yo" threads...if it ain't broke don't fix it Ethel know what I mean Vern? Didn't think it needed buffed but oh well....
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Pulse rifles? YES!!!!!!! time to tear sh%t up!!!!!!
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I wanted to use the hand cannon. I just didn't find any good ones.
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14 RepliesLet it be known that Lowtan was a successful Hand Cannon lover BEFORE the buff.
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2 RepliesThis is really positive for the game, in the beta auto rifles just got used too much, then scout rifles second (my favorite) it will be good to see more diversity, hopefully that's the case
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4 RepliesBut I care about the Pulse Rifle! (I love Burst-fire weapons.)
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Hellz yes
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Ye boi!
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Oh very nice, diversification is very welcome.
