CrossBow

[WastingSanity]

The crossbow actually seems pretty good. But devs could you fix the reload bug it has or the existing reload bug? I hate burning ammo when I reload and 1 round magazines are no fun.

[Huhruhkayn]

Crossbow is great! Its almost put me in two minds using the Scorcher. Only with Scorcher I find I have to take a supply pack to max its potential. Crossbow ammo and effectiveness makes it last forever. However I do like spamming Stun Grenades with the supply pack.

[Huhruhkayn]

I also find that sometimes the "arrows" completely seemingly go through targets? Is this just me being crap at aiming?

[WastingSanity]

Originally posted by Huhruhkayn:

I also find that sometimes the "arrows" completely seemingly go through targets? Is this just me?

The arrow projectile is smaller than the Scorcher so it is easier to miss. Then add in the fact that the arrow travels slower compared to the scorcher round. So the crossbow is less effective against moving targets unless you are really good at anticipating the distance and travel time to hit your target.

[Huhruhkayn]

Originally posted by WastingSanity:

Originally posted by Huhruhkayn:

I also find that sometimes the "arrows" completely seemingly go through targets? Is this just me?

The arrow projectile is smaller than the Scorcher so it is easier to miss. Then add in the fact that the arrow travels slower compared to the scorcher round. So the crossbow is less effective against moving targets unless you are really good at anticipating the distance and travel time to hit your target.

Ok I get that but even at CQC I seem to miss with the crossbow. Im actually better at anticipating long range with the drop.

[WastingSanity]

Originally posted by Huhruhkayn:

Originally posted by WastingSanity:

The arrow projectile is smaller than the Scorcher so it is easier to miss. Then add in the fact that the arrow travels slower compared to the scorcher round. So the crossbow is less effective against moving targets unless you are really good at anticipating the distance and travel time to hit your target.

Ok I get that but even at CQC I seem to miss with the crossbow. Im actually better at anticipating long range with the drop.

I personally can not say when close as I swap to the uzi.

[Splatbob1.TTV]

What's the reload bug you're talking about?

[WastingSanity]

Originally posted by Splatbob1|Twitch.tv:

What's the reload bug you're talking about?

At times the game will only load one shot during reload and count it as an entire magazine. I have had this happen in several weapons, including the crossbow.

[76561198009276343]

Man. You guys are on another level. I think the damage for it is close to being passable, but the arc is trash. The dropoff is not consistent with crossbows of that size for that distance.

[WastingSanity]

Originally posted by Prinny:

Man. You guys are on another level. I think the damage for it is close to being passable, but the arc is trash. The dropoff is not consistent with crossbows of that size for that distance.

Typically I am on the move a lot. Even when being swarmed I don't stand my ground, I keep flanking around and moving from cover to cover. So I am rarely constantly firing the crossbow. The crossbow is almost on par with a scorcher. It is a little weaker and a little stronger. The crossbow AOE is bigger. You can down a strider with one good shot, the scorcher takes 2. I have downed 2 striders with 1 arrow.