I really think they got the gun balance right for the most part. For as many guns that there are they did a great job. There will likely be tweaks but everything is useful outside of rhe Grenadiers and Snipers imo.
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TITANFALL 2 |OT| Don't Misgender Tone.
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I really think they got the gun balance right for the most part. For as many guns that there are they did a great job. There will likely be tweaks but everything is useful outside of rhe Grenadiers and Snipers imo.
That I like as well. I want every Titan to be strong in the right hands.
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OdysseusVA
Banned
The issue I have with Tone is not the damage for each 40mm round or tracking missile, but how the tracking missiles can be cheesed and spammed.
If they were on a cool down and required a hold to lock like TF1 then I think the only thing left to do would be to revert Legion back to launch state.
Thanks, Respawn.
If they were on a cool down and required a hold to lock like TF1 then I think the only thing left to do would be to revert Legion back to launch state.
Thanks, Respawn.
With that system Tone would be considerably weaker. Tones are a mid-range Titan. Northstar can wreck her long-range and she will get destroyed in CQC.
OdysseusVA
Banned
Tone would have a role and not the best all rounder. Like most of the Titans. Except for Legion. RIP Legion.
Agreed. I even think the grenadiers are solid...in another game. Problem is that in Titanfall world where everyone flys around at 60mph their they are too slow and your forced to lead your shots by an extreme margin. But I can do decently well with some like the sidewinder (and, while not a grenadier class weapon another slow weapon the L Star) because of the brutal damage if you manage to land the hits
Snipers suffer just because in the carbine and assault class you've got some great long range guns. Not sure you can do anything about them without skewering the balance of the other guns.
Managing to get some nice kills with the Firestar. Getting a pilot to chase you through a door/window then lighting them up with it as they come through is a good strat.
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/calderc/video/23817299
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/calderc/video/23817299
Yeah, Tone needs a role aside from the best or top tier at literally all things in all contexts.
Is Tone really getting destroyed by Northstar at long range? North has no health and, at long range, mostly just her primary. If Tone lasts just two shots, that Northstar is getting shredded or fleeing for her life.
And in close, who is she getting destroyed by? Not North or Legion. Scorch would be dangerous sure, but how do you let a Scorch corner you as a Tone? Ion can block all of Tone's attacks sure, but they have limited energy and you can just feint a few attacks to force them to waste their shield. Also, during that shield you're taking no damage and can freely reload while your dash and shield steadily refresh.
Ronin is the only option left and it's a little weird that being at a disadvantage to a Titan purely designed around close range combat is Tone's biggest weakness. Even in that context you still need to just land two shots for missle lock. If the Ronin doesn't sword block those, he's damn near toast. Even a flailing Tone ambushed by a Ronin is going to take most of his health unless they nail perfect blocks.
Tone's "weaknesses" are less weaknesses and more times she isn't just going to wipe the floor with the opposition.
People who refer to TF1 as the internal Respawn code name for some odd reason. TF1 AND TF2 PLEASE.
IcyRhythms
Member
For whatever reason I didn't notice while I was playing, but has anyone experienced any sound issues?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvKO68Q9c4g
Right at the beginning there you can hear the sound fade in and out and I think it happens a couple other times throughout the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvKO68Q9c4g
Right at the beginning there you can hear the sound fade in and out and I think it happens a couple other times throughout the video.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
From what I've seen, the thing that makes Tone so powerful is just her shield. It's by far the best defensive ability. If anything should be nerfed, it's that (and I'm not necessarily saying nerf Tone).
I'm pretty sure it's to distinguish itself from Team Fortress.
I'm pretty sure it's to distinguish itself from Team Fortress.
The Antitype
Banned
I've said it before, but I think a simple lockon range reduction and a sharper damage/range dropoff would be all Tone needs.
The problem right now is that she's so effective at range, she kind of intrudes on Northstar's place in the Sandbox.
The problem right now is that she's so effective at range, she kind of intrudes on Northstar's place in the Sandbox.
This. You don't, never have and never will work for Respawn. It doesn't make you sound cool and all-knowing.
Also less auto-aim on pilots.
RaySpencer
Member
I like it, because TF2 is Team Fortress 2.
Not in a Titanfall 2 thread it isn't.
I'd prefer if all Titans could be used for multiple purposes. The less teamwork required the better. Titanfall allows the individual to shine and lately most shooters focus too much on teamwork.
I would never engage a Northstar in the long-range. I'd take way too much damage. I've seen good pilots of the aforementioned TItans and would definitely not want them in face - especially a good Ion can be a huge pain in the butt. Tone is annoying to fight, but by no means is she a monster of the battlefield.
The key to making good balance changes is to do it with subtly. Coming from Destiny, Bungie would just destroy a whole weapon class with a nerf. I don't want to see any huge changes in sandbox. Also, I want to see actual game statistics. Right now it's all anecdotal evidence from players that are outliers when it comes to skill.
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Outside of a Titanfall thread I usually just spell it out or use Tit2 because yea... People can easily confuse what you're saying with team Fortress 2,
But R1 and R2 are confusing for folks no matter where you use it lol
Alx
Member
Why not Tf2 ? It remembers people it's a single-word name, and can't be Team Fortress 2.
I've always liked TF|2. I don't know why, but that one little line completely helps my mind separate it from Team Fortress 2.
xxx shiv xxx
Member
This reminds me, can they please patch in swapping r2 + l2 for r1 + l1 in the control options since most all other games have it now and then I don't have to use custom button assignments in the system menu for one game? (ps4)
SmartWaffles
Member
I think preferring L1 + R1 as shooting buttons is pretty much a minority right now
I KNOW, I JUST CAN'T HOLD IT!
Ken Adams
Member
Ye never have i ever seen anyone post about Team Fortress in a Titanfall thread.
First game full throttle!!!
I have a harder time switching to slower paced games like Siege as opposed to TF2
RandomExpletive
Member
Apply to TitanGAF, I'll add you
I stumble a bit for my first game lol. Still do alright, but like in Halo, I definitely need to warm up for Titanfall.
joecanada
Member
R1 and R2 are already used for resistance anyway as well as R3
This feeling, man. It's amazing.
I've never been a great FPSer, but after banging my head against Ronin and my pilot abilities/weapons of choice long enough, I've started getting consistently good scores.
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There are just a lot of badass moments in the game that make you feel like a super hero basically. The one level that everyone talks about is really great but I dont think there were any levels that I disliked and some were just flat out awesome.
My only critism would be fleshing out of the cast of enemies a little more would have done a lot for the game and would help making the boss fights more impactful.
Yeah, all the leves were unique and had some twist.
The Titan Pilots were ok for what they were but I found them way to easy to defeat
.What are your Scorch tricks? Ion is a great one to play as. I run increased Shield and extra dash.
Oh yeah, it's quite an experience. Respawn NAILED it.
He said active ;p
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