what is a crutch

[jogpreet]

Is it an item that's really easy to use or what

[Emurinus]

It's an item that benefits players lacking skill but it's eitehr redundant or even hindering to a player who already has that skill.

Best example of crutch weapons are the DDS, Crit-A-Cola, and the Concheror.

[jogpreet]

Ohh thanks

[Fellelin Gohkhwkhip Pi Kopqi Sú]

kind of like spy's that have to use the dead ringer or they can't play spy, it is just an example

[tmb48]

A crutch is a weapon that is easier to use well, but is weaker at it's maximum potential. For instance, the Liberty Launcher would be an example, as it's easier to hit with it, but deals less total damage than the stock rocket launcher.

[Cardiacs Carl]

A crutch is a weapon that can be easily used by a "bad" player.

[Streaky]

https://youtu.be/qHG-yfbCHrY

[naii.neocities.org]

Weapons that make bad players better but good players worse.

Originally posted by NetherDragons:

DDS, Crit-A-Cola

*Direct upgrades

Conch

*Sidegrade



Not everything you dislike is a crutch

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Originally posted by Fellelin:

kind of like spy's that have to use the dead ringer or they can't play spy, it is just an example

Dead ringer isn't a crutch??? Lmao

Anything that'll benefit a bad player and hinder a good player or perform at the same level.

[TheZipBon]

Originally posted by NetherDragons:

It's an item that benefits players lacking skill but it's eitehr redundant or even hindering to a player who already has that skill.

Best example of crutch weapons are the DDS, Crit-A-Cola, and the Concheror.

None of these weapons are crutches. DDS just helps everyone (even the best Snipers can get headshot, especially against other best snipers), CaC is opposite of a crutch because a newbie will likely miss most of their shots anyway as opposed to getting some damage by Pistol spam and Conch's banner effect can be useful for team play, also regen is nice on maps with little HP kits.

[Yetizuli]

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[Testing]

People have different definitions of what a crutch is or isn't. The way a lot of people define it is akin to a weapon being skilless which frankly I think is a rather poor way to define it.

The way I define it is a weapon that makes a bad player better but a good player worse. Honestly thats in my opinion a better definition. Thats what a crutch in real life actually does. It supports those who are unable to walk and is untouches by those who can. By that definition the only weapons that would be a crutch are the Loch n' Load and maybe the Liberty Launcher.

[Cube]

The Loch n' Load.

[Celestial Otter]

I would describe a crutch as a weapon that, when used, make you more dependant on that weapon, for example; the darwin's danger shield allows you to survive one headshot. The player using the shield develops bad habits and won't be able to break them which forces them to play with the shield indefinitely.

All in all, crutches are like drugs, once you're on, it's hard to get off

[Fellelin Gohkhwkhip Pi Kopqi Sú]

Originally posted by foreign high school girl:

Originally posted by Fellelin:

kind of like spy's that have to use the dead ringer or they can't play spy, it is just an example

Dead ringer isn't a crutch??? Lmao

Anything that'll benefit a bad player and hinder a good player or perform at the same level.

it is, most of the time it allows spy to get away with alot and survive alot more than they should

[Tuki]

A crutch is a weapon with a direct upgrade to stock that compensates the lack of skill of a bad player, with some minor disadvantages to stock.