AI stability engine; Revisited.

[Torres, The Devourer]

My third part in my "revisited" series (not like anyone cares lol)

Anyways, I'd like to talk about the punching bag of scouts arsenal; the GK2. For every weapon in the game I learnt to use, adapted to using,m and found main builds. Weapons like the boomstick, warthog, PGL, and even most of drillers weapons are example of weapons that didn't quite click with me after using for a while. All weapons, except the GK2.

I don't like base GK2 and its OC line up.

That is, until I revised OFM and AI stability system. OFM was fun but felt like a discount drak. AI stability offered something unique, something interesting. The recoil of the GK2 has never really been a major problem but more of an annoyance, and hitting weak points with the thing just fells right. I may be biased because I like hitting weak points but I digress. While AI stability system isn't the best OC it allows the GK2 to be more effective at hitting weakpoints and long range combat. Sure for long range combat I could use the M1000 but I use the as a focus blow through hybrid with A.S.S. So AI stability system opened up a new niche for me personally. So after finally revisiting this OC I can proudly say that I am a big fan of AI stability system. Though I am torn on what I should take in T3 and T4. It feels really reliving. Now I finally have a preferred build for each weapon! Though I may want to revisit cycle overload, I remember really liking that one as a l4d like auto shotty. Maybe then I can bring back that one weapon build guide I was working on out of limbo...

P.S. this is NOT a balance discussion on the GK2 nor is it a discussion of whether it is "bad" or not. I like using weird builds and "bad" weapons. I love the coil gun, and use a 2X212 build with thermal liquid coolant which I'm pretty sure is a build no one uses.

[Chibbity]

A.I. Stability is definitely a stand out choice, and supports a long range playstyle for the Gk2.

I prefer BOM personally, but I got nothing bad to say about A.I. stability.

I used it for a long time, and really enjoyed it.

[ShugoTheRipper]

ban, Ban, Ban!, BAN, BAN, BAN!, BAN!

[Powerfull]

Who is this guy? man do i ever miss Coach...

[Chibbity]

Originally posted by ☯Powerfull:

Who is this guy? man do i ever miss Coach...

I like his new PFP though, feels very Hotline Miami-ish.

[Powerfull]

Originally posted by Chibbity:

Originally posted by ☯Powerfull:

Who is this guy? man do i ever miss Coach...

I like his new PFP though, feels very Hotline Miami-ish.

Nah it just looks like Beard on the first game.

[Torres, The Devourer]

Originally posted by ☯Powerfull:

Originally posted by Chibbity:

I like his new PFP though, feels very Hotline Miami-ish.

Nah it just looks like Beard on the first game.

Actually it’s mark. He’s an absolute unit. He inspired me. Pfp was drawn by Mimind.

Originally posted by ShugoTheRipper:

ban, Ban, Ban!, BAN, BAN, BAN!, BAN!

I always come back.

[Wakipai Pero #PLAYGG]

But Coooaaaaaaccch, the M1000 and Drak is superior is every waaaaaaayyy

[Torres, The Devourer]

Originally posted by Wakipai Pero #PLAYGG:

But Coooaaaaaaccch, the M1000 and Drak is superior is every waaaaaaayyy

I have rebranded to mark.
Also be careful you might chnage the discussion to GK2 bad lol

[Torres, The Devourer]

Originally posted by ´´Mimind´´:

Originally posted by Mark, The Devourer:

A.S.S.

congratulations you did it again :partyboo:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2854934547

Zamn.
Though in all seriousness only one comment was on topic in this thread. What a spectacle

[Torres, The Devourer]

Originally posted by ´´Mimind´´:

Originally posted by Mark, The Devourer:

Zamn.
Though in all seriousness only one comment was on topic in this thread. What a spectacle

well I asked you ´´does it really matter what I comment´´

I just wanted a discussion on gk2 active stability system. I just find it funny how this thread isn’t about that at all :P

[MrPurple33]

The AI Stability Engine is By Far my Favorite Scout OC

I got mine pretty early on, years ago- and I always enjoyed pulling out the GK2 just for the nice machine gun firing sound, plus even in it's Stock Form, the GK2 is a solid, dependable gun with Lots of Ammo- I run 475 rounds, 35 round clips

All 6 of Scout's Weapons are Viable, and Interchangeable, but back then, years ago, I was mostly running the M1000 with the Nuks back when both were new- Once I used the AI Stability, and found it had ZERO RECOIL and just gave you the ability to Tag Everything, Any Range, Accurately, Every Time I was quickly Hooked and converted to mostly running my AI Stabilized GK2 with the powered up OC'd Boomstick- Now that The Crossbow has come along it's now pretty fun to pair with the GK2 as well

An AI Stabilized GK2 pretty much gives you nearly the same Range as the M1000- you just have to use 3-4 Rounds per Grunt vs a Single M1000 Shot- Plus all the Ammo the GK2 has, and it does great mid and close range as well- No Recoil means every Shot is Level at Close Range- spray it back and forth and clip all those swarming bugs, no misses- more importantly, when doing Multiple Grapple-Land-and-Shoot Moves, your Aim is Steady and Level Every Time- Very Helpful

The ONLY Complaint I have about an AI Stabilised GK2 is I DID have Excellent Skill with firing 3-4 bullets at Mid and Long Range, pausing, and correcting for the Recoil to accurately Land another 3-4 bullets- That Skill was now unnecessary and I've Lost it over the years- at Least with the GK2, I've put it to use with my Subata Gunslinging though




M1000 has better, one and two shot killing power- but you have to sometimes scramble more, and Lack of Nitra can cause Ammo Issues- AI Stablised GK2 I Like better

Since the Drak came along, it's been great too- but for me personally I find the GK2 and the Drak to be fairly similar in overall use- some things the Drak does slightly better, some things the GK2 does slightly better- And yes, I've tried all the OCs for the Drak, I find most to be very "Gimmicky"- I stick with "Regular" Green Ones- and the Drak can Overheat Potentially

Stock Drak vs Stock GK2- you gotta give the Drak the Edge there
But Good, Non-Gimmicky OC'd Drak vs AI Stabilised GK2? - I prefer the GK2 again





Not only do I Believe the AI Stability Engine is the Best Scout OC Overall, but I Believe the AI Stability Engine is One of the Top Ten OCs PERIOD- and Scout is my Least Played Class-

The Autocannon, Grenade Launcher, Warthog Shotgun, BRT Pistol, and Subata I'd Rank as my Top Five Weapons in the Game- The GK2 probably Isn't even in my Top Ten- maybe it's around my 12th or 13th Ranked Weapon- BUT the AI Stability Engine Revolutionizes the GK2 THAT MUCH, that as an OC I Rank it in That Category's Top Ten

[Jack left town]

Ha ha, Hipster go bang bang bang ping!

[Jack left town]

GK2 is unironically not terrible when used as a semi auto sniper designated marksman rifle. Go for headshots and them bugs drop dead very nice, like. Problem: m1000 is the same thing but better. Solution: full auto m1000, call it deepcore BAR.

[Torres, The Devourer]

Originally posted by MrPurple33:

The AI Stability Engine is By Far my Favorite Scout OC

I got mine pretty early on, years ago- and I always enjoyed pulling out the GK2 just for the nice machine gun firing sound, plus even in it's Stock Form, the GK2 is a solid, dependable gun with Lots of Ammo- I run 475 rounds, 35 round clips

All 6 of Scout's Weapons are Viable, and Interchangeable, but back then, years ago, I was mostly running the M1000 with the Nuks back when both were new- Once I used the AI Stability, and found it had ZERO RECOIL and just gave you the ability to Tag Everything, Any Range, Accurately, Every Time I was quickly Hooked and converted to mostly running my AI Stabilized GK2 with the powered up OC'd Boomstick- Now that The Crossbow has come along it's now pretty fun to pair with the GK2 as well

An AI Stabilized GK2 pretty much gives you nearly the same Range as the M1000- you just have to use 3-4 Rounds per Grunt vs a Single M1000 Shot- Plus all the Ammo the GK2 has, and it does great mid and close range as well- No Recoil means every Shot is Level at Close Range- spray it back and forth and clip all those swarming bugs, no misses- more importantly, when doing Multiple Grapple-Land-and-Shoot Moves, your Aim is Steady and Level Every Time- Very Helpful

The ONLY Complaint I have about an AI Stabilised GK2 is I DID have Excellent Skill with firing 3-4 bullets at Mid and Long Range, pausing, and correcting for the Recoil to accurately Land another 3-4 bullets- That Skill was now unnecessary and I've Lost it over the years- at Least with the GK2, I've put it to use with my Subata Gunslinging though




M1000 has better, one and two shot killing power- but you have to sometimes scramble more, and Lack of Nitra can cause Ammo Issues- AI Stablised GK2 I Like better

Since the Drak came along, it's been great too- but for me personally I find the GK2 and the Drak to be fairly similar in overall use- some things the Drak does slightly better, some things the GK2 does slightly better- And yes, I've tried all the OCs for the Drak, I find most to be very "Gimmicky"- I stick with "Regular" Green Ones- and the Drak can Overheat Potentially

Stock Drak vs Stock GK2- you gotta give the Drak the Edge there
But Good, Non-Gimmicky OC'd Drak vs AI Stabilised GK2? - I prefer the GK2 again





Not only do I Believe the AI Stability Engine is the Best Scout OC Overall, but I Believe the AI Stability Engine is One of the Top Ten OCs PERIOD- and Scout is my Least Played Class-

The Autocannon, Grenade Launcher, Warthog Shotgun, BRT Pistol, and Subata I'd Rank as my Top Five Weapons in the Game- The GK2 probably Isn't even in my Top Ten- maybe it's around my 12th or 13th Ranked Weapon- BUT the AI Stability Engine Revolutionizes the GK2 THAT MUCH, that as an OC I Rank it in That Category's Top Ten

Thank you Mr. purple! I thought this thread was beyond saving.

I find your take on the OC very interesting. I’d like to ask a couple of questions if you don’t mind answering them.

1. What makes your prefer AI stability than the other options in your experience?

2. What build are you using? I found success with 22223 and 22213.

3. This isn’t about the Drak OCs don’t you like? I get you find them gimmicky but many if their gimmicks (thermal exhaust feedback, overtuned particle accelerator, and impact deflection for example) have some effective gimmick. I love my max cooling drak with 2X212 thermal liquid coolant which is a build I think nobody but me uses (I pair it up with trifork volley btw)

4. What do you think is the “optimal” build for the OC? At least in your experience.

Lastly, what does it have over the drak and M1000? If I’m not mistaken They have higher dps and even swarm clear potential.

That’s all, I always love hearing what you have to say Mr. Purple.

[Torres, The Devourer]

Originally posted by Jack left town:

GK2 is unironically not terrible when used as a semi auto sniper designated marksman rifle. Go for headshots and them bugs drop dead very nice, like. Problem: m1000 is the same thing but better. Solution: full auto m1000, call it deepcore BAR.

The good thing is that they appeal for different people. Plus it adds extra variety. Though, a full auto M1000 would be funny.

Originally posted by Jack left town:

Ha ha, Hipster go bang bang bang ping!

A.S.S. For days