New Scout Weapons Approval Ratings (RTV!)

**masterPAINb** · 03-08-09, 03:53 PM

Since there has been so much debate around the scout update, I will put up this post to get some opinions in statistical format. There might be a better question that can be asked to get more/better results so please forgive me if you think this poll is not appropriate to helping format opinions about this topic of debate.

Rock The Vote!

**Birdinator** · 03-08-09, 05:36 PM

rtv

I mean vtd

at the moment it, 7 for FaN and Bonk!, 1 for none, and nothing else

seems like we all really hate the Sandman (myself included)

**Anti-Squeaker** · 03-08-09, 07:46 PM

I like the FaN, but the sandman is so over powered its not even a joke. Dunno what the intention was behind it, but it basically turned the Scout into the front line troop bane of anything with less than 200 health.

**FireCrack** · 03-08-09, 08:05 PM

FAN is perfect.

I haven't used bonk yet, though from what I've gathered it perhaps could use a "slight" buff.

Nonetheless, i voted those two.

**Anti-Squeaker** · 03-08-09, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by FireCrack

FAN is perfect.

I haven't used bonk yet, though from what I've gathered it perhaps could use a "slight" buff.

Nonetheless, i voted those two.

I think the bonk is perfect the way it is. 8 or so seconds of invun, but cannot attack at all. Mini-uber in a bottle. Great for team play, just bum rush a heavy while a sniper draws a bead on him. Or distract that sentry while a demo pipes it to hell and back.

**Birdinator** · 03-08-09, 11:19 PM

after just playing a round and observing several scouts with Bonk! I'm not sure I like it anymore

dodging bullets is fine, but I feel like if the scout walks into a pyro's flames he should burn like the little bastard he is :5

**WileECyte** · 03-09-09, 08:49 AM

I played TF2 for the first time in a long time and I found the Sandman to be quite annoying, although I guess it was quite effective against ubers because I got nailed a couple times as a medic while ubering. Just a lot of people running around with the Sandman just hitting baseballs at random.

**Klo8289** · 03-09-09, 02:44 PM

I approve of the FAN for it being somewhat balanced but the energy drink is point less and the sand man is way overpowered/cheep..

**kyle700** · 03-09-09, 03:11 PM

As much as I love the Sandman and killing people with it, it is FAR too OP. Too easy to stun.
As a trade for the pistol, the Bonk! isn't exactly what I was hoping for. It could use a buff somehow.
The FaN actually helps you train with the other ScatterGun, to kill in fewer shots.

**SJA** · 03-10-09, 01:58 PM

Bonk is great for what the class is intended for. Scouting. Bonk allows you to rush through a doorway/exit without being touched and allows the scout to communicate what he sees to better prepare the team he is playing with. His weapons dont work during the invuln, but his mic does.