So, Lis seems like a decent fit into the Engineer role, although I think she should have access to the other rocket launchers in addition to her "Lissle", since hers take about an hour and a half to reload.But the other two specialists Crawford and Boris are..well...to put it politely, lackluster at the moment.They need to change these two specialists' abilities to something that is actually useful and benefits their class. Preferably more OFFENSIVE capabilities like Lis.Boris gets a very weak easily destructible sentry gun that never, ever seems to target anything until it's too late.Crawford gets a "Critical Repair" trait that while appreciated in theory, it isn't the most practical in-game. He also gets a glass mini gun turret that pops up a big neon banner that just screams "I'M STATIONARY PLEASE SNIPE ME!"Let one of them have portable AA mines like BF4 and maybe give the other those proximity mines from BF2142 or something, just make it something USEFUL!If you agree please remember to hit the "Me Too" button and if anyone has any other suggestions, feel free to list them below.

@Ironhead841 I personally think they should make Boris turrent like it was before they nerfed due to people crying about it.

@Ironhead841 wrote:@NazT55 Anything to give him a buff at this point really, I was just thinking if he's an engineer now he should have a vehicle-centric offensive capability is all and the sentry gun isn't it, lol.The sentry gun is definitely not it, I have been trying out Boris today and as you mentioned earlier the sentry gun is very slow to react .

@Ironhead841 I'm stealing 'Lissle'. Also, Boris could do with some work to buff him up a bit for sure.

@ElliotLH LOL ok it's yours, to be honest though I think I saw "Lissle" somewhere else and I'm sticking with it now because I think it's perfect. 👿And yes, Boris AND Crawford both need some "tweaking" they weren't all the great to begin with, but they are exceptionally bad after this update.

@NazT55 Anything to give him a buff at this point really, I was just thinking if he's an engineer now he should have a vehicle-centric offensive capability is all and the sentry gun isn't it, lol.

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NazT55
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@Ironhead841 I personally think they should make Boris turrent like it was before they nerfed due to people crying about it.
Ironhead841
Hero
3 years ago
@NazT55
Anything to give him a buff at this point really, I was just thinking if he's an engineer now he should have a vehicle-centric offensive capability is all and the sentry gun isn't it, lol.
NazT55
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@Ironhead841 True. I don't think they thought some of this stuff out before just placing them in classes. I have been playing with Boris myself since the patch yesterday to really just play with the javelin.
RayD_O1
Hero
3 years ago
@Ironhead841 wrote:
@NazT55
Anything to give him a buff at this point really, I was just thinking if he's an engineer now he should have a vehicle-centric offensive capability is all and the sentry gun isn't it, lol.
The sentry gun is definitely not it, I have been trying out Boris today and as you mentioned earlier the sentry gun is very slow to react .
Psubond
Legend
3 years ago
@RayD_O1 Boris and crawford at both F teir specialists
Faydakin1983
3 years ago
Unfortunately when it comes to boris people moaned and complained so much about his turret that it was nerfed to uselessness. I like the idea of his turret being able to damage vehicles but I’ve seen so many clips of the turret being so slow to react to vehicles right infront of it then missing all shots as soon as the vehicle moves.
he needs a buff for sure as for Crawford let’s be honest your just asking to die putting a stationary turret out in the open to try and deal with vehicles.
ElliotLH
Hero+
3 years ago
@Ironhead841 I'm stealing 'Lissle'.

Also, Boris could do with some work to buff him up a bit for sure.
Ironhead841
Hero
3 years ago
@ElliotLH
LOL ok it's yours, to be honest though I think I saw "Lissle" somewhere else and I'm sticking with it now because I think it's perfect. 👿
And yes, Boris AND Crawford both need some "tweaking" they weren't all the great to begin with, but they are exceptionally bad after this update.
ElliotLH
Hero+
3 years ago
@Ironhead841 Haha thanks. Whoever coined that did a good job. Just rolls off the tongue.

I don't really use Crawford's turret as I don't like being a sitting duck, but I'm curious to try his perk to see what first. Boris I just never touch for the reasons you mentioned.
AngrySquid270
3 years ago
If you pick engineer then you must have a certain hatred for vehicles. I agree that Lis is clearly the best option for expressing that hatred. Not only is the G-84 a very flexible gadget she can also carry an additional anti-vehicle weapon. When balancing the engineers I think you have to compare that additional gadget Lis gets to Boris's and Crawford's specialties.
If my objective is to hunt vehicles then C5 >>>>>>>> Mounted mini gun > Sentry Gun.
I think the design goal should be to buff the Crawford and Boris abilities so that they are on par with C5 in terms of anti-vehicle ability, that should bring some parity.
Other random thoughts on how to balance the engineers:
Give Boris and Crawford extra gadget ammo. If BF4 gave engineers 7 rockets then these guys should get at least 5.
Provide a 'skill tree' for the M5 and FXM. We get customization options for vehicles and guns; why not gadgets?
Crawford's repair tool specialty should also work offensively, but in reverse.
Boris's turret can one shot tanks and heli's if you shout his voice lines over your squad VOIP channel. SILA YES!! THEY'VE COME TO LEARN THEIR LESSON AND I HAVE PLENTY TO TEACH!!!! (Recommend consuming at least 4 alcoholic beverages before attempting this)