Crossbow vs Eruptor range

[Razer]

So the Crossbow has way farther range than the Eruptor. Now a really powerful crossbow can shoot at ranges of over a kilometer but you need to aim upwards and use the arc to your advantage. Holding them level doesn't give great range. Only about 250 meters. The Eruptor is a normal AR design so when holding these weapons "level" the Eruptor should have twice the range of a Crossbow. Thye Crossbow is already really strong, even with the slight arc. But being able to hit spore towers from halfway across the map with them while with the eruptor you need to get so close you could throw an orbital at them is kinda pushing it.

My suggestion: add more range to eruptor round and increase requirement for arcing for crossbow at longer ranges.

[Echo2Omega]

Gravity is always 9.8m/s^2 (On Super Earth anyway)

Meaning that even guns shoot in an arc.
PHYSICS !

[Razer]

Originally posted by Echo2Omega:

Gravity is always 9.8m/s^2 (On Super Earth anyway)

Meaning that even guns shoot in an arc.
PHYSICS !

Yes and planets are round/oval so even without the arc it's still an arc due to gravity and planet shape.

But seriously. I'm talking about a comparison between two weapons and the Eruptor has very short range which is kind of a bummer seeing the bullet explode halfway to the target.

[Sleepy_Walker]

There was a time when the crossbow had a decent amount of drop/drag...at least I am pretty sure I am remembering correctly. The weapon itself was not too difficult in getting direct hits, just the actual damage at the time was fairly pathetic.

I would support a reduction in the crossbow's overall capability in hitting medium->long range targets, either increasing drag or drop.

I am indifferent about Eruptor and do not really support changes to it...however this reminds me to test out Eruptor with Siege-Ready armor passive.

[Inardesco]

Eruptor shots don't even make it to 200 meters before exploding. Its rubbish for long distance.

[Razer]

Originally posted by Inardesco:

Eruptor shots don't even make it to 200 meters before exploding. Its rubbish for long distance.

125 meters max. It's pretty short. When you're in fire fights it's a lot less noticable, but when you're sniping it kind of sucks. Especially if the bullet explodes in midair in front of the base alerting everyone. You have to tag the enemy to see if you're in range before shooting. While the crossbow doesn't care. Shoots it 10x farther with one hand.

[Lost Latios]

Originally posted by Razer:

Originally posted by Inardesco:

Eruptor shots don't even make it to 200 meters before exploding. Its rubbish for long distance.

125 meters max. It's pretty short. When you're in fire fights it's a lot less noticable, but when you're sniping it kind of sucks. Especially if the bullet explodes in midair in front of the base alerting everyone. You have to tag the enemy to see if you're in range before shooting. While the crossbow doesn't care. Shoots it 10x farther with one hand.

I agree. Attempting to use the long range scope makes me feel sad.

[Foxador]

Every since they over buffed the crossbow the eruptor doesn't really have a place or use anymore