Alien Swarm Weapons Discussion

**Anti-Squeaker** · 07-22-10, 04:18 PM

So, I thought we could have a thread where we debate some of the merits of various weapons.

I'll start it off. The Telsa Gun rules and is slightly OP. And the pump shotgun runs out of ammo far too easily.

**Tenrou** · 07-22-10, 04:43 PM

Tesla gun does need nerf for the sake of game difficulty. I would say a lower ammo count would be fine and slight damage over time debuff would put it in line, but not make it useless. The shotgun is fine 4 slugs, but fast reload I see no problem with it. The duel pistols needs a buff low damage, and slow natural reload making it a useless weapon.

**Arreo** · 07-22-10, 04:53 PM

I understand that the tesla is a good weapon, but I just can't stand using it. My favorites are the second tier minigun or the prototype assualt rifle.

**Anti-Squeaker** · 07-22-10, 05:09 PM

I thoroughly enjoy using the telsa. It's probably tied with the flamethrower for "fun to use" weapon. Also, both of those rock at killing the Parasites, which is always good in my book.
On the minigun, I love the firepower, but hate the spin up time. I'd take the maneuverability of the Autogun.

**Adretheon** · 07-22-10, 05:11 PM

I actually prefer the regular rifles. They tend to be the fastest shots. The telsa is fun to play with, but I need a real gun.

Can't wait for them to start updating the game with more weapons, that is if they do.

**PizzaSHARK!** · 07-22-10, 05:14 PM

Tesla cannon or flamer. Absolutely no contest.

**Jawsh?** · 07-22-10, 05:23 PM

I love the Vindicator.
I usually equip it + Tesla.
I usually use the Tesla to prevent FF when trying to save someone.
I'm prone to FF...

**PizzaSHARK!** · 07-22-10, 05:26 PM

Friendly fire doesn't do too terribly much damage, though the grenade launcher (which I haven't unlocked yet) seems to imply it does a lot of FF damage. But, yeah, the tesla cannon doing absolutely no friendly fire damage is one of the main perks of the weapon.

It's also very fun to electrify a welded door and watch the drones kill themselves trying to break it down.

**Imisnew2** · 07-22-10, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Tenrou

Tesla gun does need nerf for the sake of game difficulty. I would say a lower ammo count would be fine and slight damage over time debuff would put it in line, but not make it useless. The shotgun is fine 4 slugs, but fast reload I see no problem with it. The duel pistols needs a buff low damage, and slow natural reload making it a useless weapon.

You want to make a weapon useless? lol
Ok, you have to sacrifice reality for fun sometime >.>