There is one thing I can agree on. Caustic perhaps requires a smaller hitbox. Not a drastic size reduction, but a small one. But out of all the things you could criticize on this legend, it has always been the fact he's either useless outside of camping spots or that his gas deals too little damage now.
I'm sorry if what I'm saying is going to offend anyone... But if your best argument is that caustic gas can now be out-healed by a syringe, you rely on the gas more than on the weapons you carry. That Caustic isn't really good has something to do what the game is about. Which is also a reason why you suddenly see a huge rush of Octane/Bangalore/Bloodhound players around right now. Which is a topic I should also address sometime. Can already smell the heated discussion.
Legends have strengths/weaknesses. If your ultimate ability (which takes a minute longer to charge now) can be pretty much nullified with a syringe then there is a problem. Not sure how that's not a valid observation. Sure, ability to engage in combat and fight is great but Caustic has a larger hitbox and doesn't have the tank like abilities of Gibraltar. Out in the open for a straight gunfight (which seems to be what people are saying you should be done... "if you can't shoot", etc) he's at a disadvantage. It's not a run'n'gun character. Not sure why people can't appreciate different playstyles and strategies other than rush and shoot.
- DR
I have been playing rampart a bit as of late. When the minigun works it's a beast :-P
RE: Ultimate. It depends.
If I'm clever and trap them I just let the gas do it's work. That's hard to pull off though.
I use it in different scenarios. I'll use it as cover/deterrent to get a teammate up (since they took away the blurring this is not as effective a usage anymore unfortunately), use it to block off/discourage pushing into an area (or to herd them to where I *do* want them) I don't want the enemy or use it offensively and go in guns blazing. It depends on what is unfolding in front of me and what seems to make the most sense at the time.
- DR
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