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Discussion / Re: Coilgun best weapon in Close Quarter Combat - human cqc weapon?

« on: March 11, 2010, 05:45:25 pm »

I'm firmly of the opinion that unless ammo count is a concern, the Coilgun is hands down the best weapon in the game overall. If you make your shots count, you need never look to any other weapon ever again (barring perhaps the grenade launcher for indirect, aoe fire support, and flashbangs). That said, plasma blades are invaluable for close combat as mentioned; they're guaranteed, reliable, TU efficient instant death.

I have to agree with this. The problem is that there are no short-ranged firearms that is equivalent to what the coilgun does at long range. The flamethrower can, yes.....but it isn't *better* at it, and it should be. If nothing else...it's a heck of a lot easier to raise Sniper skill than Close, in my experience.

And yes, I make extensive use of plasma blades. I can afford to: they require no skill whatsoever.

Also, flashbangs ftw.