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[Cyborne Elemental]

Must say I'm pretty disappointed to see the Lb10x get a drop in its velocity down to 1100.

Even while the weapon is capable of hitting at long range, its really pointless to fire out that far unless you're packing double's for saturation.

Its a pretty terrible weapon in the first place, just makes me sad to see that it happened.

[9thDeathscream]

Firing an lbx at long range is only good to get Kill assists. I guess at close range it wont make much difference.

[KharnZor]

[MeiSooHaityu]

Akulla1980, on 04 August 2014 - 10:11 AM, said:

Firing an lbx at long range is only good to get Kill assists. I guess at close range it wont make much difference.

That's what I'm thinking too. Still, I'm surprised they nerfed a weapon like the LBX10 anyway. Was anybody really thinking this weapon was getting TOO good?

Edited by MeiSooHaityu, 04 August 2014 - 10:27 AM.

[Bishop Steiner]

MeiSooHaityu, on 04 August 2014 - 10:26 AM, said:

That's what I'm thinking too. Still, I'm surprised they nerfed a weapon like the LBX10 anyway. Was anybody really thinking this weapon was getting TOO good?

head is being scratched over this, by me, too.

Did I kill too many secret alternate Dev accounts with my Crit-Master 3000 ^tm?

Edited by Bishop Steiner, 04 August 2014 - 10:30 AM.

[Deathlike]

Um... what?

I don't recall a change to the LBX as of late.. the only time LBX was "kinda" referenced was that the AC10 got a velocity nerf at the beginning of the year, to "desync" PPCs and the AC5/AC10. LBX was "left untouched" IIRC.

Edited by Deathlike, 04 August 2014 - 10:32 AM.

[FupDup]

What is this I don't even...dafuq...wat...uh...




Paul must be up to his old tricks, it seems.

[Felio]

Deathlike, on 04 August 2014 - 10:31 AM, said:

Um... what?

I don't recall a change to the LBX as of late.. the only time LBX was "kinda" referenced was that the AC10 got a velocity nerf at the beginning of the year, to "desync" PPCs and the AC5/AC10. LBX was "left untouched" IIRC.

Same here. Was it on Twitter? Ingame chat? A podcast interview? Smoke signals? A dream the OP had? No one knows, and posters on game forums aren't telling.

It's like everyone thinks we all sit around watching a stream of their computer.

[9thDeathscream]

Felio, on 04 August 2014 - 10:50 AM, said:

Same here. Was it on Twitter? Ingame chat? A podcast interview? Smoke signals? A dream the OP had? No one knows, and posters on game forums aren't telling.

It's like everyone thinks we all sit around watching a stream of their computer.

Agreed. This is the first i heard about it. But 100 ms on a LBX, bah not a gameplay changer.

[Angel of Annihilation]

LB-10x is a great like close range weapon so velocity isn't going to change it much. Really you shouldn't be using this thing past about SRM range anyway.

[LordKnightFandragon]

Why use LBX on IS mechs when you can use AC20 and AC10 instead?

[Vassago Rain]

IS LBX still has 1620 meters, bro. I don't know what you're talking about.

If they were to cut it to match the clan version, that wouldn't really impact its performance.

[MeiSooHaityu]

LordKnightFandragon, on 04 August 2014 - 11:50 AM, said:

Why use LBX on IS mechs when you can use AC20 and AC10 instead?

I normally just use it in a pinch. It does weigh less than an A/C10, so if I think the rest of the mech's weaponry is strong enough, I'll use it instead of stepping down to an A/C5.

I will run multiple LBX10 sometimes like the triple LBX10 Ilya, but that's mostly for fun.

I also currently have a LBX10 Raven. It is a bit more practical than an A/C10 Raven due to the tonnage saving.

That is about it.

[Bishop Steiner]

LordKnightFandragon, on 04 August 2014 - 11:50 AM, said:

Why use LBX on IS mechs when you can use AC20 and AC10 instead?

because my 2x LB10x, 4x MG Jager shreds stuff much faster than the ac10 version did, and is much more versatile and faster than a boomjager?

[Zervziel]

Bishop Steiner, on 04 August 2014 - 10:28 AM, said:

head is being scratched over this, by me, too.

Did I kill too many secret alternate Dev accounts with my Crit-Master 3000 ^tm?

Probably. That or they got tired of the PartyCannon Direwhales. Quad lbx10s anyone?

[Roland]

Nerf one of the single worst weapons in the game.

That makes sense.

How the hell does Paul still have a job? Does he have naked pictures of Russ and Brian or something?

[Bishop Steiner]

Zervziel, on 04 August 2014 - 12:46 PM, said:

Probably. That or they got tired of the PartyCannon Direwhales. Quad lbx10s anyone?

found it surprisingly ineffective. Annihilator wannabe just doesn't work unless you are dealing with open armor. I think the lack of mobility amplified it.

[Zervziel]

Bishop Steiner, on 04 August 2014 - 12:49 PM, said:

found it surprisingly ineffective. Annihilator wannabe just doesn't work unless you are dealing with open armor. I think the lack of mobility amplified it.

Considering weight and sped, it basically is the Annihilator. Kinda why I always thought the Annihilator was not a good idea. I prefer a much different build personally. UACs out the ass!

[Graugger]

Roland, on 04 August 2014 - 12:47 PM, said:

Nerf one of the single worst weapons in the game.

That makes sense.

How the hell does Paul still have a job? Does he have naked pictures of Russ and Brian or something?

... That's classified dude, I'm afraid the Mountain Patrol is going to have to take you in for questioning on suspicion of computer hacking and stalking.

DERP

I highly recommend not going there.

Yes the LB-10X was nerfed... so was the blasted MG, what do you expect. Now they;re nerfing PPCs to the perfect velocity to be used with AC/10 & 20s... guess what. I foresee another AC velocity nerf in the near future. Prepare for LRMs to outpace your AC/20s.