Thundermight 43 Posted April 29, 2022 Disclaimer: It is NOT a qq about shotguns, but honest questions and hopefully a good discussion about it. Disclaimer 2: English is not my primary language, so mistakes will be made. I've been wondering if shotgun power is not a bit overtuned atm (Buckshot, ofc). Considering how easy to find it is and how early you can find them. That said, i don't think it is that good against a fully geared character (weapon+protection) and some might argue it is undertuned in this situation, but thing is this is not the usual people you use shotguns on. For the most time you see starter character, who got barely any protection which means insta death or (if far enough) uncon, which also means death. Also i think it almost unable smgs to be played for pvp, since a BK is the way to go till an AR (some rather have it over any KA-74) which i think is a problem. I don't really know what changes can be made in that regard (i hope we can get some), but i think some change must be made regarding it's power on fresh-mid gear characters. Maybe a few less pellets or wider spread, maybe a decrease in damage per meter or even a larger sway, making it harder to aim. One thing that is worth mention as well is that the "new" boots made from rags is way too silent, you can easily sneak RUNNING at someone, which increases it's power even more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Former Echo Trooper 8 Posted May 25, 2022 The issue with your concern that shotguns are OP in early tier, is realism. A twelve gauge shooting buckshot IRL is op. The current nerf for that is the rubber shells that spawn more frequently than buck or slugs. A more realistic nerf that would increase QOL is to introduce birdshot or target loads. Smaller shot, just as lethal at close range but damage drops off quickly. IRL the twelve gauge shotgun has the biggest variety of shells to choose from than any other caliber or gun on the planet. The game including the three that it does, make that statement true there too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DefectiveWater 533 Posted May 25, 2022 I think shotguns are OP for their tier (coastal loot), so moving them further inland would be a good change and give SMGs some time to shine. Maybe adding some shorter barrel single/dual shot shotgun (either a new one, or sawed off as a spawn) as a rare coastal spawn could be a thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
