short circuit fix

Pkm · 04-18-2012, 02:20 AM

Its much better to use now! So much fun to run up to a soldier and nullify his projectiles while he stands there like "wtf just happened".

nanosheep · 04-18-2012, 02:23 AM

Metal cost is still very steep in my opinion.

Mogh · 04-18-2012, 02:25 AM

I didn't try the new Short Circuit yet, but it definitely needed a buff. I hope it's more viable now, I still think the concept is pretty cool.

Dr. Sandman · 04-18-2012, 03:39 AM

Today I was playing on gorge, holding down a sentry nest. An ubered demoman jumped into the open and started setting up a trap on my nest. Whipped out my trusty SS and the trap disappeared and the uber ended. BOOM! The weapon is useful, but only for turtle engis.

Explosive_Lemon · 04-18-2012, 03:51 AM

I might start using it also, but if Valve could change the metal cost to "insert number here" in order to have 5-6 shots, and having 0 metal at the end of those shots I would use it all the time, I hate ending all my shots and having some metal left

rainbow dash™ · 04-18-2012, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by nanosheep

Metal cost is still very steep in my opinion.

I have to agree there. 35 Metal per shot is far too much.

turkeyspit · 04-18-2012, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainbow dash™

I have to agree there. 35 Metal per shot is far too much.

If anything, the Short Circuit should return metal for destroying projectiles, just like the Widowmaker.

Dante_Valentine · 04-18-2012, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turkeyspit

If anything, the Short Circuit should return metal for destroying projectiles, just like the Widowmaker.

I'll throw some quick ideas out there using that as a platform:

Version 1
Reduce metal cost to 20, giving it 10 charges. For ever projectile destroyed you receive 10 metal.

Version 2
If a projectile is destroyed the 35 metal is refunded but does not give more.

Version 3
(Bizarre idea) If 5 projectiles are zapped and absorbed the short circuit can be "short circuited" into a critical shot. It deals 150 damage and takes a full second to charge, while charging it makes a very loud noise. It also absorbs 100 metal in the shot.

Personally I prefer the first version simply because it prevents uber spamming against soldiers but can reward extra metal when using it on a demo man.

invishiro · 04-18-2012, 07:13 AM

I say let's see how it is now, it was pretty good before for defense, and being able to clear through your buildings should give a lot more bang for your "buck". I think reducing the metal cost too much or allowing a refund would be too powerful, as a turtling engie would be super difficult to take out.

Heisterburg · 04-18-2012, 07:23 AM

Perfectly balanced compared to the Pistol. Godawful compared to the Wrangler, but is that the Short Circuit's fault? No. It's like comparing the Ambassador and Enforcer.

Pumpkin King · 04-18-2012, 08:05 AM

I think its already well balanced

Gala-Vine · 04-18-2012, 08:08 AM

Thank you valve for at least having a go at fixing the short circuit!..

maybe they do acctually hear our cries on these forums.
i'm happy that they've fixed one of the major problems but it still needs faster weapon switching at least.

04-18-2012, 02:20 AM	#1
Pkm Join Date: Oct 2011 Reputation: 9 Posts: 233	short circuit fix Its much better to use now! So much fun to run up to a soldier and nullify his projectiles while he stands there like "wtf just happened".

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04-18-2012, 02:23 AM	#2
nanosheep Join Date: Jan 2008 Reputation: 3071 Posts: 12,409	Metal cost is still very steep in my opinion.

04-18-2012, 02:25 AM	#3
Mogh Join Date: Oct 2009 Reputation: 302 Posts: 2,723	I didn't try the new Short Circuit yet, but it definitely needed a buff. I hope it's more viable now, I still think the concept is pretty cool.

04-18-2012, 03:39 AM	#4
Dr. Sandman Join Date: Dec 2010 Reputation: 402 Posts: 2,152	Today I was playing on gorge, holding down a sentry nest. An ubered demoman jumped into the open and started setting up a trap on my nest. Whipped out my trusty SS and the trap disappeared and the uber ended. BOOM! The weapon is useful, but only for turtle engis.

04-18-2012, 03:51 AM	#5
Explosive_Lemon Join Date: Feb 2012 Reputation: 91 Posts: 1,167	I might start using it also, but if Valve could change the metal cost to "insert number here" in order to have 5-6 shots, and having 0 metal at the end of those shots I would use it all the time, I hate ending all my shots and having some metal left

04-18-2012, 07:13 AM	#9
invishiro Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 180 Posts: 974	I say let's see how it is now, it was pretty good before for defense, and being able to clear through your buildings should give a lot more bang for your "buck". I think reducing the metal cost too much or allowing a refund would be too powerful, as a turtling engie would be super difficult to take out.

04-18-2012, 07:23 AM	#10
Heisterburg Join Date: Aug 2011 Reputation: 166 Posts: 1,751	Perfectly balanced compared to the Pistol. Godawful compared to the Wrangler, but is that the Short Circuit's fault? No. It's like comparing the Ambassador and Enforcer.

04-18-2012, 08:05 AM	#11
Pumpkin King Join Date: Sep 2011 Reputation: 17 Posts: 366	I think its already well balanced

04-18-2012, 08:08 AM	#12
Gala-Vine Join Date: Jan 2009 Reputation: 15 Posts: 527	Thank you valve for at least having a go at fixing the short circuit!.. maybe they do acctually hear our cries on these forums. i'm happy that they've fixed one of the major problems but it still needs faster weapon switching at least.