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Anonymous

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5 years ago

Why NERF the RE45?

I understand sometimes there is a balance issue with a weapon or sometimes a weapon issimply too OP and needs to be dialed back a little. But why NERF the RE45? Seriosuly what was the point and reas...

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DarthValtrex

Hero (Retired)

5 years ago

@Anonymous I can't remember where I read it. But I do remember reading/hearing that the Devs want some guns to be stronger then others. I think the idea is that you have basic guns to start out with.. Then progress into your more ideal load outs by either fighting or looting or some combination of the two.

The RE-45 is not a terrible gun and it's very close to the 99 in terms of DPS. It also requires less attachments. I think the gun is in a great place. The 99 and Volt beat it overall yes. But it's a solid gun for early game. I'll take a RE-45 over an Alternator.

PeterN_UK
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
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  5 years ago
  @DarthValtrex This can't be legit surely? RE-45 certainly doesn't need a nerf. It's a nicely balanced weapon as far as i'm concerned, has its pro's and *
  What next....nerf snipers because they deal too damage over range?
  There's already quite clearly a difference in strengths between weapons, otherwise people wouldn't constantly be using the same loadouts lol.