The Alternator is Underrated!

Thank you for the kind words, warslag!  They really do mean a lot.  I put a semi-substantial amount of time into the video and it's feels great to hear positive feedback.  I will keep your pointer in mind about the lengthening the voice-over portion for my next video.  I have also been toying with the idea of adding my in-game microphone communications into my videos...a lot of other successful YouTubers do it.  I'm not sure if they do it as filler or if they think it helps the viewers stay engaged.  I'll experiment with it.

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@CleaRshoT wrote:

Despite its low DPS the Alternator can be a very effective gun -- what it lacks in damage it makes up for in accurate hip-fire, low recoil, and good handling stats.  You can strafe like a mad man and reliably hit shots without aiming down sight which makes you a much harder target to hit.  The one thing you need to remember when using the Alternator is that Against an evenly skilled opponent using an R301 or R99, you will get mowed down if you attempt to aim down sight.  The only way to succeed with the Alternator is to make your opponent miss shots and force them into a reload. 

For example, when they are first shooting you, you should try just as hard to avoid shots as you are at landing your own.  Because of your slow rate of fire, you will still have 50% of your clip or more by the time they empty theirs and while they are reloading, you can quickly aim down sight and finish them off.  It’s all about being opportunistic.

Here is a video showcasing it - I get 13 kills and the win!

https://youtu.be/JqyqpUdMLWY

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I dare you to switch to a different legend with dual alternator as weapons! Also record the video!

It's underrated in the sense that people think you can't succeed at all with it.  The P2020 and Mozambique are more in that class.  I get 10+ kills fairly often with the Alternator.  It's just most people use it like other guns and ADS for most of their engagements.  Its low RoF allows the hip fire recoil to center before each shot so you can be very accurate without aiming.

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@CleaRshoT wrote:

It's underrated in the sense that people think you can't succeed at all with it.  The P2020 and Mozambique are more in that class.  I get 10+ kills fairly often with the Alternator.  It's just most people use it like other guns and ADS for most of their engagements.  Its low RoF allows the hip fire recoil to center before each shot so you can be very accurate without aiming.

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Playing as pathfinder you can succeed with any weapon!

Challenge accepted. I'll shoot for it this weekend.

Of course, I'll be awaiting your 13 kill Alternator video as Pathfinder in return.

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@CleaRshoT wrote:

Challenge accepted. I'll shoot for it this weekend.

Of course, I'll be awaiting your 13 kill Alternator video as Pathfinder in return.

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My game is in bits at the moment... I just die instantly, i am not making excuses, check out my posts ...

I never mind an alternator as a back up and sometimes I will main it.

Hang in there, you'll get back in the groove eventually.  I also have stretches of time where I can't seem to play up to my potential.  Extended sessions help, when possible.