I've recently started using shotguns a bit more cus i've reached decent levels with some of them now but there are some i definately prefere over others. The following shotties are the only ones i'd consider taking into a firefight, everything else has not met my requirement for effectively/consistantly killing enemies:
I like the Claymores power but the single shot and slow reload is kinda annoying (yes, i reload cancel).
The lvl 1 Wraith i have, gives a nice balance between damage and weight though it's still far too heavy for my power classes, so i generally use the Eviscerator instead though this lacks the oomph needed for bosses.
Despite the damage potential of using the Graal and GPS because of the charging up feature, i just don't like waiting around and the bullet travel time is an issue, especially when lag is involved.
I carry the Piranha when i know i'll be getting close and personal with enemies but tbh in most cases i'd rather just carry an SMG or AR. Unless i use it on the N7 Soldier or Geth with Hunter Mode active, it doesn't really drop enemies as fast or as reliably as other weapons.
I assume you're asking this cus you want to gauge people views on something you're about to castrate? Well if you ask me, i reckon the reason why most people use it is cus it's easy to handle. I personally enjoy ohk sniping, so moving onto single shot shotties, isn't much of a leap. But not everyone enjoys ohk sniping and similarly therefore probably don't like single shot weapons hence they opt for the Piranha.
The piranha allows anyone to use it pretty effectively if they get close enough to a target, while even forgiving the occasional missed shot. The pellet spread is a joke outside of point blank range and i'd bet most of it's user slap on the smart choke, so we already have to sacrifice either damage or piercing. But the ability to instantly recover from a dropped shot is better than having to be 100% accurate with a single shot shotty is the biggest determining factor, well at least for me anyway.
You can nerf the Piranha but then people will just move onto something else. Then when you see a rise in that weapons use or people complaining, you'll probably nerf that to. Then when the next "overpowered" weapon comes to light, you most likely nerf that one to. I can imagine this cycle going on until there's nothing good for difficulties above Silver but by this point i won't care anymore cus i'll have moved onto a different game.
Modifié par Sir_Alan_, 20 septembre 2012 - 07:49 .
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