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6 years ago

Is there a reason delay was added when switching shields/health?

So I've noticed ever since season 5 started, all of a sudden if you change from a small shield cell to a shield battery and press the button to use the item (I'm on ps4 so in this case its "up" for m...

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MoNosDirtyGamin

6 years ago

@Pure_Funk_Nugget TBH i was fine with the wheel, this stupid delay added in is just another problem which apex didn't need at all.

Pure_Funk_Nugge

6 years ago

@MoNosDirtyGaming I think that causes the melee punch when you equip a weapon and try to fire too soon, that might be same delay you are experiencing.

MoNosDirtyGamin
6 years ago
@Pure_Funk_Nugget I've never actually ever experienced accidentally punching like that. I believe it is another hidden delay added on purpose to just help the new players. It doesn't seem like a big issue but when you're in ranked and have to micro-manage your heals/shields and constantly go to pop a batt and it decides to pop a shield cell 2-3x in a row when you're mid gunfight, it is actually horrible.