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In My Opinion. Macros = Cheating
#1
Posted 15 August 2015 - 09:44 PM
Here is an example:
Am I out of line with these feelings towards macros? I refuse to use them because I think it's fighting dirty. What do you guys think?
#2
Posted 15 August 2015 - 09:50 PM
DjPush, on 15 August 2015 - 09:44 PM, said:
Here is an example:
Am I out of line with these feelings towards macros? I refuse to use them because I think it's fighting dirty. What do you guys think?
Umm that isn't hard to do with a mouse, set 2 each and chainfire. The computer program is THE GAME. That is exactly what it sounds like.
#3
Posted 15 August 2015 - 09:54 PM
A few are handy. I have yet to find one that's game-breaking (it's a gimp on gauss and any weapon combination). Most of the ones I use are simply things like air/arty going to the same key, having a toggle version of "Q," a 5-second override rather than permanent, etc.
#4
Posted 15 August 2015 - 09:55 PM
#5
Posted 15 August 2015 - 09:56 PM
#6
Posted 15 August 2015 - 09:57 PM
DjPush, on 15 August 2015 - 09:55 PM, said:
So what? You still can't exceed the refire time on the weapons so what is gained other than increased damage spread (hint, thats bad)
#7
Posted 15 August 2015 - 09:57 PM
Terciel1976, on 15 August 2015 - 09:54 PM, said:
You can just use the "use first/second consumable slot" key instead. Just put your strike consumable on the respective slot.
DjPush, on 15 August 2015 - 09:44 PM, said:
AC chain-fire macro is hardly game breaking. In fact it makes the mech perform arguably worse due to less front loaded alphas.
Edited by El Bandito, 15 August 2015 - 10:02 PM.
#8
Posted 15 August 2015 - 09:57 PM
#9
Posted 15 August 2015 - 10:04 PM
DjPush, on 15 August 2015 - 09:44 PM, said:
Am I out of line with these feelings towards macros? I refuse to use them because I think it's fighting dirty. What do you guys think?
You're not out of line, just incorrect.
They really convey no real advantage, as has been explained in countless threads, by countless people, countless times.
I'm not defending them because I use them, I don't, but I really couldn't care less if people do, because it just means they're too lazy to time things properly themselves, and in some cases, like gauss, are actually gimping themselves.
Just do a forum search on macros, read the threads, you'll have your answers. Zero need for a new thread on this.
#10
Posted 15 August 2015 - 10:21 PM
In the case of 4x UAC5 it doesn't really confer all that many advantages anyways, you're going to have at least 1 or 2 cannons jamming up when firing that fast and that's obviously pretty bad.
Macros never circumvent anything like gauss charge up or weapon cooldown rates or whatever else, so they're fine and people that get buttmad about it just want to find an excuse because they lost.
Edited by Pjwned, 15 August 2015 - 10:33 PM.
#11
Posted 15 August 2015 - 10:26 PM
#13
Posted 15 August 2015 - 11:03 PM
DjPush, on 15 August 2015 - 09:44 PM, said:
Here is an example:
Am I out of line with these feelings towards macros? I refuse to use them because I think it's fighting dirty. What do you guys think?
Macros for gaming have existed since the 90s. This is the only game I have played where people have cried foul about it.
#14
Posted 15 August 2015 - 11:05 PM
Poisoner, on 15 August 2015 - 11:03 PM, said:
Well, this player base seems to whine about anything and everything. So I am not surprised.
Edited by Mystere, 15 August 2015 - 11:06 PM.
#15
Posted 15 August 2015 - 11:08 PM
DjPush, on 15 August 2015 - 09:44 PM, said:
Here is an example:
Am I out of line with these feelings towards macros? I refuse to use them because I think it's fighting dirty. What do you guys think?
I feel they aren't cheating, i mean the same can be achieved via rapid clicking, its just a tool to help one, as repetitive motion can cause carpel tunnel and arthritis.
Oh and here's a friend of mine who used to play, he used macros for this build shown in this video:
Those Lbxes sound awesome.
#16
Posted 15 August 2015 - 11:15 PM
DjPush, on 15 August 2015 - 09:44 PM, said:
Here is an example:
Am I out of line with these feelings towards macros? I refuse to use them because I think it's fighting dirty. What do you guys think?
What in that video shows anything relating to your topic? I saw nothing that can't be done just as easily without a macro and no proof of macroing to begin with.
The UACs crab? Thats just how UACs are, assign the same weapons to 2 groups/buttons and hit both rapidly.
#17
Posted 16 August 2015 - 01:04 AM
#18
Posted 16 August 2015 - 01:09 AM
Terciel1976, on 15 August 2015 - 09:54 PM, said:
A few are handy. I have yet to find one that's game-breaking (it's a gimp on gauss and any weapon combination). Most of the ones I use are simply things like air/arty going to the same key, having a toggle version of "Q," a 5-second override rather than permanent, etc.
PGI found macros OP enough to nerf AC2 with Ghost heat.
#19
Posted 16 August 2015 - 01:11 AM
Blue Boutique, on 16 August 2015 - 01:04 AM, said:
And some honed their timing skills using this:
![Posted Image](http://www.irenic-center.com/metronome.gif)
TwentyOne, on 16 August 2015 - 01:09 AM, said:
I have a different explanation:
Mystere, on 16 August 2015 - 12:54 AM, said:
#20
Posted 16 August 2015 - 01:15 AM
I personally don't like macro's but there are certain situations when they are fine, like if you have a hand injury or minor stuff that should be in the game like tag toggle.
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