Shotgun usage last week went up, this week it went up [b]another 38%[/b]. That puts the total at [b]85.89%[/b]
Something needs to be done about this... Bungo pls. Primaries are obsolete at this point, and that is sad. The Burning Shrine only had 53% shotgun usage, and 38% sniper usage in secondaries. Those numbers are far better, and make the game much more enjoyable.
For those of you wondering what % primaries are being used at right now compared to secondary weapons, I don't know. Unfortunately it doesn't compare primary vs secondary. But with a shotgun number up at 85%, and usage gone up by 38% it's pretty safe to say the majority of players aren't even using a primary.
I'd like to see a change, it's difficult for Bungie to cater to everyone. But if these numbers weren't so far on opposite ends of the spectrum, the game would be more fun. It would nice to see those numbers [b]evened out across the board[/b]. A small solution could simply be, allow less ammo for shotguns. They are high risk high reward, and should be used as such. [u]My titan can hold over 18 shotgun shells[/u], that will last an entire Trials match. I can literally use a [i][b]Special Weapon[/b] [/i] the entire time and never even switch to my primary. This is not right.
EDIT: [b]For everyone saying these numbers are only because of the last 2 weeks with no radar/revive. You are WRONG. These numbers are pretty consistent over the last 9 weeks. Shotguns FOR THE LAST 9 WEEKS have been used OVER 20% MORE THAN SNIPERS. EVERY WEEK. The [u]ONLY[/u] week it was even, was 10 weeks ago, when Trials was the assorted playlist. They were both around 48% usage. After that, the following 9 weeks, shotguns dominated by over 20% EVERY WEEK.[/b]
Source: [url]www.destinytrialsreport.com[/url]
"Percentages are based on usage of weapon types in relation to total kills in their category."
[spoiler]Yes, I use a shotgun A LOT. I feel like I have to during this meta.[/spoiler]
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2 RepliesSnipers are at 81% and growing this week, BUNGIE pls nerf!!!!!
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1 Reply[quote]Sniper usage this week went up by [b]70%[/b]. That puts the total at [b]85%%[/b] Something needs to be done about this... Bungo pls. Primaries are obsolete at this point, and that is sad. The Burning Shrine only had 53% shotgun usage. Those numbers are far better, and make the game much more enjoyable. For those of you wondering what % primaries are being used at right now compared to secondary weapons, I don't know. Unfortunately it doesn't compare primary vs secondary. But with a sniper number up at 85%, and usage gone up by 70% it's pretty safe to say the majority of players aren't even using a shotgun or primary. I'd like to see a change, it's difficult for Bungie to cater to everyone. But if these numbers weren't so far on opposite ends of the spectrum, the game would be more fun. It would nice to see those numbers [b]evened out across the board[/b]. A small solution could simply be, allow less ammo for snipers.[/quote]
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They made the trials map first light, doubt there will be many shotgun warriors this weekend.
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3 RepliesLearn how to shotgun/get gud. Bungie only nerf, they never balance. Your favourite hardscope got nerfed and now you're sad. The feels...
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21 RepliesLast Word + sniper works. Or you can shotgun + pulse or scout. It's the meta right now, nothing's gonna change. Typing an essay isn't doing anything. Git gud.
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9 RepliesWell that doesn't matter to me because I go THE NEW META BABY! Salidins Vigil
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"Guys I can't quick scope him from 5 feet away, OMG shotgun, WHYYYYYYY"
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10hz tik rate + laggy p2p pvp + people running around sliding/shade stepping with shotguns with 30+ in range stat = why crucible is this way.
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7 RepliesTime to nerf special ammo! Make the guns more valuable. Here's my proposal. Spawn with no special ammo. Exception being combined arms and mayhem playlists. Special crates spawn in 4 places, 2 every 30 seconds or so. Only the person that opens the crate gets the ammo. When they die the remaining ammo drops, if it is not picked up after 10 seconds it disappears. Ice breaker/invective need special ammo to start recharge in pvp only. Example:open a crate with ice breaker and 4 rounds load instantly, another 4 generate over time. Problem solved, no buffs/nerfs to weapons needed.
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Simple fix. A mag n a half of secondary. No special boxes. Once youve used it you dont get it back. Side arms are not excluded.
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6 RepliesWhy would you snipe during trials when there's no radar when you can rush up to someone unexpectedly with a shotgun?
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Git gud
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Don't be surprised, pulses flinch snipers a lot no point to snipe then. Also the last few maps are better for shotguns people on realize that after the sniper nerf.
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There does not need to be special or heavy ammo in trials imo. Or exotics.
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Used to be snipers so I'm happy.
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The last two trials were shotgun heaven because of no radar, expect the one tomorrow to be more balanced
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15 RepliesOh well. Just accept it and try to outplay them. Dont get mad because you cant play a certain way. Sometimes you have to play ways you dont want to. Which currently includes either getting extremely good with a fusion, or just using a shotty too. What do you actually think you accomplished by posting a novel? You think you did some crazy, profound research? Lmao. I curse out cozmo all the time and he wont ban me from the forums, despite the numerous warning messages. You know what that means? They really dont pay attention to what we say. Only here and there they sign on and look.
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4 RepliesIts better than a snipefest though.
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13 RepliesEveryone that runs around using nothing but shotguns is pathetic as hell. You literally have 0 skill in this game. When shotguns were nerfed the first time, you switched to snipers. Snipers nerfed, switch back to shotguns. Same goes with classes/subclasses. Nerf hunters, people switched to titans. You guys only follow the meta and don't have a mind of your own. I have never seen more sheep in my entire life. I swear, pvp in this game is like the Apple of the videogame world.
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So then show the other 14.11% who's boss.
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Two of the smallest maps in the game back to back, no revives and no radar. Of course people are going to use shotguns because they're a great counter weapon especially if you get blind sighted by an enemy.
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I dont care if youre a far superior player to me, I am still right. Shotguns take no skill.
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6 Replies[b][u]THINGS THAT COUNTER SHOTGUNS[/u][/b] -Sidearms -Fusion Rifles -Sniper Rifles + skill + luck -Shotguns -The Last Word -Hand Cannons in general -Auto Rifles in general -Backpedaling and using a primary -Grenades -Sticky Grenades -Wombo-combo -Supers -Highest ROF Pulse Rifles in general -Controlling Special Ammo boxes And the thing that almost no one has . . . SKILL !
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6 Replieswould you be saying the same thing i s 85% were SNIPER kills?? or would you be ok with that?
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I said that, my job here is done.
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Snipers should not be evenly used as shotguns are. At all. Ever. Especially in a competitive mode of an fps. In a team of 3, there should honestly ever be 1 sniper. Not as a rule, but as an effective means for a victory with balanced teams. In no other game do a full team of snipers come out on top versus a well balanced team. But for some reason destiny players believe snipers should be the best weapon for any skilled player to use. Like really. This game is not called sniper. There is a game called sniper, and that's like all you do. This is an fps. Key word being shooter, not sniper, not shotgunner, not sidearm. Snipers should honestly be used less than any other secondary. 1 in 3 players, or 1 per team should be using a sniper. Sniping is actually finally in a place I liked over the past 2 weeks. Not because there were so many shotguns, but because sniping was not the majority of what I saw. You people need to remember what you're playing. Maybe sidearms should be buffed. But that's really all I see as far as secondaries being changed.