Crutch Weapons?

[AlastairKD]

I'm genuinely curious as to why I'm getting flamed for using Crimson and they call it a crutch weapon. Crimson is probably one of the more skill based weapons out there and has a high risk high reward element considering it doesnt 3 tap people like any of the more commonly used hand cannons do. If anything shotguns should be considered crutch weapons because the majority of them, especially Felwinter's Lie, end close quarters fights without any real skill, and you can fight me on that all you want Titan mains just because its not exotic or a pinnacle weapon doesn't mean its not a crutch. So why specifically CRIMSON of all things is being called a crutch by some mad player when there are far worse weapons that just remove all skill in a close quarters engagement?

[Mez Koo]

Originally posted by Tun-Tun:

So why specifically CRIMSON of all things is being called a crutch by some mad player

Ignore trolls, especially a single one that got mad at you because you killed him with a piece of crap. Use what you want, everyone else is, everything in the game is a tool and don't bring class into it, that one guy doesn't speak for all of us.

[Mike Mirrer, the Hammer]

I would say that weapons like mindbenders, spare rations or recluse are much better examples for crutch weapons then crimson. But as Mez Koo said, the guy was probably just mad that you killed him.

[s0laris]

Originally posted by Tun-Tun:

I'm genuinely curious as to why I'm getting flamed for using Crimson and they call it a crutch weapon. Crimson is probably one of the more skill based weapons out there and has a high risk high reward element considering it doesnt 3 tap people like any of the more commonly used hand cannons do. If anything shotguns should be considered crutch weapons because the majority of them, especially Felwinter's Lie, end close quarters fights without any real skill, and you can fight me on that all you want Titan mains just because its not exotic or a pinnacle weapon doesn't mean its not a crutch. So why specifically CRIMSON of all things is being called a crutch by some mad player when there are far worse weapons that just remove all skill in a close quarters engagement?

Crimson is technically a short range pulse rifle disguised as a hand cannon (same way as Eriana's' a sniper). The bullet spread of the weapon makes it highly unreliable. There is no high risk high reward, you either get lucky or not. Im not one to tell others what to use but you can be sure if i would be in same team as you, id avoid you like squirrel the forest fire.

If you play normal PvP then nothing's wrong. If you try Trials or comp, however, you are looking for that punch in the face intentionally. And dont be surprised if people will call out your decision in a competitive mode when you are intentionally gimping yourself.

[Moon Helldiver]

I would be pretty mad if someone kills me with Crimson.
I tried use it in PvP and can't even get 2/3 of enemy shield then I am dead...

[Mereoleona, Fister of Fury]

bruh all the people being toxic about using a crutch weapon are probably the sweats that only use recluse. that wep literally needs to be purged from existence.

[Illusive Soul]

Crimson only Lethal at SMG range,you can easy counter it with range weapon.

[lesoo7]

Originally posted by Gaige the Mechro Murderer:

bruh all the people being toxic about using a crutch weapon are probably the sweats that only use recluse. that wep literally needs to be purged from existence.

Ahahahahaa!!

+1!!

[AlastairKD]

Originally posted by s0laris:

Originally posted by Tun-Tun:

I'm genuinely curious as to why I'm getting flamed for using Crimson and they call it a crutch weapon. Crimson is probably one of the more skill based weapons out there and has a high risk high reward element considering it doesnt 3 tap people like any of the more commonly used hand cannons do. If anything shotguns should be considered crutch weapons because the majority of them, especially Felwinter's Lie, end close quarters fights without any real skill, and you can fight me on that all you want Titan mains just because its not exotic or a pinnacle weapon doesn't mean its not a crutch. So why specifically CRIMSON of all things is being called a crutch by some mad player when there are far worse weapons that just remove all skill in a close quarters engagement?

Crimson is technically a short range pulse rifle disguised as a hand cannon (same way as Eriana's' a sniper). The bullet spread of the weapon makes it highly unreliable. There is no high risk high reward, you either get lucky or not. Im not one to tell others what to use but you can be sure if i would be in same team as you, id avoid you like squirrel the forest fire.

If you play normal PvP then nothing's wrong. If you try Trials or comp, however, you are looking for that punch in the face intentionally. And dont be surprised if people will call out your decision in a competitive mode when you are intentionally gimping yourself.

It was just in Rumble, besides intentionally gimping yourself and still coming out on top is something I can respect.It's like using the Mastiff in Titanfall 2.

[AlastairKD]

Originally posted by Gaige the Mechro Murderer:

bruh all the people being toxic about using a crutch weapon are probably the sweats that only use recluse. that wep literally needs to be purged from existence.

Well recluse isnt the only one and it gets hard countered by some other SMGs. You've got mountaintop the insta-kill grenade launcher, Felwinter's lie, the shotgun that can kill you at any range that isnt snipers range, and there's no real tension or skill involved in a fight with shotguns anyway.

[Illusive Soul]

i think you need Telesto.

[R A Z E R]

Crimson isn't even a crutch weapon and recluse also really isn't a crutch weapon anymore after they nerfed master of arms... Crimson is amazing for flanking people.

[Fidller™]

Felwinters Lie and a Titans fist are crutch as hell.....i know cuz i use them

[AfArSeMoN]

Originally posted by Fidller™:

Felwinters Lie and a Titans fist are crutch as hell.....i know cuz i use them

Hell ye TITANSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Zoomii]

Honestly, Crimson is a pretty bad gun. He was probably just mad because of how bad he is.

[Dragon]

Originally posted by Mez Koo:

Originally posted by Tun-Tun:

So why specifically CRIMSON of all things is being called a crutch by some mad player

Ignore trolls, especially a single one that got mad at you because you killed him with a piece of crap. Use what you want, everyone else is, everything in the game is a tool and don't bring class into it, that one guy doesn't speak for all of us.

This!

I still use Vigilance Wing (aka "The Dad Gun") and they cry about that. I have 3 words for them (and yes, I'll be happy to say it to their faces).