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Neophyte Runner ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,389 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bunbury, western australia Member No.: 53,300 |
At present my face uses a suppressed Ruger thunderbolt as her primary weapon, with a Remington 950 as a sniping weapon (It's easier to licence than a proper sniper rifle), a silenced Morrissey Elan as a fallback and a tazer for daily carry.
These toys are all well and good (Easy to licence and conceal, which is great for a Face), but lately we've been getting involved in some combat heavy runs and I'm thinking of upgrading to something with a little more oomf. I have the full firearms group at level 4 so I've got quite a range of options. I'm hoping that the combined wisdom of dumpshock will be able to help me decide. Note: This weapon does not need to be concealable, disposable, or even subtle. Those roles are filled by my other guns. What I need from this one is firepower and tactical flexibility. Here are a couple of the weapons I've been considering so far: Onotari Xfactor 3, modded for recoil comp and with external smartgun. Strengths: Additional clip and scope as standard, with an underbarrel shotgun to load with shock-lock rounds for breaching. Weaknesses: No built-in recoil compensation, no internal smartgun. Ares Alpha/Bravo/Sierra, with maxed out recoil compensation. classic. Strengths: full recoil compensation, internal smartgun as standard, either underbarrel grenade launcher or underbarrel CC weapon for tactical flexibility, comparatively common, relatively cheap. Weaknesses: Not many obvious ones. Ares HVAR/Shiawase Arms tactical model 73, maxed out recoil compensation. Strengths: High Velocity weapon, good ammunition capacity, good integral recoil, integral smartgun. Weaknesses: sub-par damage, lacks tactical flexibility. Ares HVBR, modded for full auto and recoil compensation. Strengths: High Velocity weapon, good ammunition capacity, very good integral recoil, high base damage, integral smartgun, long range. Weaknesses: Cannot mount accessories on or under barrel (reducing maximum recoil compensation via accessories), expensive, distinctive weapon. Ultimax 150, with gas vent system, personalized grip and external smartgun. Strengths: Powered slide mount, integral commlink, safe target system (very important, as the character is SURGED with the berserker.), good base damage, good range. Weaknesses: The integral commlink is frankly crap, no full auto, very high price tag. Ingram Smartgun X, outfitted for recoil compensation. Strengths: Comes with an integral suppressor and Internal smartgun. oh, and it's cheap. Weaknesses: short range, low damage, limited ammunition capacity, cannot get full recoil compensation. FN P93 Praetor, maxed out recoil compensation and external smartgun. Strengths: Good recoil compensation options, good ammunition capacity, flashlight, cheap. Weaknesses: short range, low damage, no internal smartgun. Izom Armaments RP 63-A, modded with improved recoil compensation. Strengths: excellent standard options, highly configurable, concealable, great damage for class. Weaknesses: Very short range, Very expensive, no full auto... and butt ugly to boot. Any other suggestions, things I've overlooked? All of the options have strengths and weaknesses, and I'm having a hard time deciding. One day I'll have a wall lined with all of these of course, but which should i get first? |
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FuelDrop Face-Gunbunny seeks primary weapon Sep 6 2012, 11:19 AM
Tymeaus Jalynsfein I have always been a fan of the Hand Cannon...
Hi... Sep 6 2012, 01:17 PM
UmaroVI I think you're overlooking how useful mods are... Sep 6 2012, 01:27 PM
Marwynn I don't suppose you have any skill in Heavy We... Sep 6 2012, 01:35 PM
UmaroVI Actually, one other option, maybe: does your GM su... Sep 6 2012, 04:13 PM
Speed Wraith Do you need it for stopping power, or suppression?... Sep 6 2012, 04:56 PM
StealthSigma QUOTE (Speed Wraith @ Sep 6 2012, 12:56 P... Sep 6 2012, 05:46 PM
Speed Wraith QUOTE (StealthSigma @ Sep 6 2012, 01:46 P... Sep 6 2012, 06:06 PM
StealthSigma QUOTE (Speed Wraith @ Sep 6 2012, 02:06 P... Sep 6 2012, 06:38 PM
Thanee QUOTE (StealthSigma @ Sep 6 2012, 08:38 P... Sep 6 2012, 08:33 PM
Thanee FA mod with Extended Magazine, as well as Sound Su... Sep 6 2012, 05:14 PM
UmaroVI Also, the Terracotta Arms Caravan is a better spor... Sep 6 2012, 06:08 PM
Speed Wraith QUOTE (UmaroVI @ Sep 6 2012, 02:08 PM) Al... Sep 6 2012, 06:14 PM
ShadowDragon8685 QUOTE (Speed Wraith @ Sep 6 2012, 01:14 P... Sep 6 2012, 06:17 PM
Speed Wraith QUOTE (ShadowDragon8685 @ Sep 6 2012, 02... Sep 6 2012, 06:34 PM
ShadowDragon8685 So, you've got the subtlety covered and now yo... Sep 6 2012, 06:11 PM
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ShadowDragon8685 QUOTE (_Pax._ @ Sep 6 2012, 06:28 PM) ^_^... Sep 6 2012, 11:54 PM
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ShadowDragon8685 QUOTE (_Pax._ @ Sep 7 2012, 02:01 AM) No,... Sep 7 2012, 03:04 PM

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Speed Wraith QUOTE (ShadowDragon8685 @ Sep 7 2012, 12... Sep 7 2012, 05:08 PM

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StealthSigma QUOTE (_Pax._ @ Sep 7 2012, 02:18 PM) You... Sep 7 2012, 06:33 PM
Midas QUOTE (ShadowDragon8685 @ Sep 7 2012, 04... Sep 7 2012, 08:15 AM
Thanee QUOTE (ShadowDragon8685 @ Sep 7 2012, 05... Sep 7 2012, 09:37 AM
_Pax._ QUOTE (FuelDrop @ Sep 6 2012, 06:19 AM) F... Sep 6 2012, 06:43 PM
Umidori Shotguns are criminally undervalued, flechette rou... Sep 6 2012, 06:53 PM
ShadowDragon8685 QUOTE (Umidori @ Sep 6 2012, 01:53 PM) Sh... Sep 6 2012, 07:10 PM
Umidori QUOTE (ShadowDragon8685 @ Sep 6 2012, 12... Sep 7 2012, 10:12 AM
Speed Wraith I would say that Take Aim is most useful as a way ... Sep 6 2012, 07:24 PM
StealthSigma QUOTE (Speed Wraith @ Sep 6 2012, 03:24 P... Sep 6 2012, 07:36 PM
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StealthSigma QUOTE (Speed Wraith @ Sep 6 2012, 04:02 P... Sep 6 2012, 08:20 PM
Speed Wraith Still confused...
"Each Take Aim gives you a... Sep 6 2012, 08:29 PM
FuelDrop Has anyone got any experience with the HK MX30 or ... Sep 6 2012, 10:21 PM
Tymeaus Jalynsfein QUOTE (FuelDrop @ Sep 6 2012, 03:21 PM) H... Sep 6 2012, 10:38 PM
Marwynn I tried the Steyr on my first Street Sam and while... Sep 6 2012, 10:27 PM
FuelDrop Ok, some ideas I've been considering:
Base wea... Sep 6 2012, 10:59 PM
UmaroVI QUOTE (FuelDrop @ Sep 6 2012, 06:59 PM) O... Sep 7 2012, 12:09 AM
Fortinbras Indeed! Besides, the max skill of 6 is just 2 ... Sep 7 2012, 12:47 AM
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Critias QUOTE (ShadowDragon8685 @ Sep 6 2012, 07... Sep 7 2012, 01:08 AM

DWC QUOTE (Critias @ Sep 6 2012, 08:08 PM) He... Sep 7 2012, 01:12 AM

Critias QUOTE (DWC @ Sep 6 2012, 08:12 PM) That e... Sep 7 2012, 01:58 AM
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Tymeaus Jalynsfein QUOTE (ShadowDragon8685 @ Sep 7 2012, 11... Sep 7 2012, 05:10 PM

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StealthSigma QUOTE (ShadowDragon8685 @ Sep 7 2012, 01... Sep 7 2012, 05:26 PM

Tymeaus Jalynsfein QUOTE (ShadowDragon8685 @ Sep 7 2012, 10... Sep 7 2012, 05:26 PM

StealthSigma QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Sep 7 2012, 01... Sep 7 2012, 05:29 PM

Tymeaus Jalynsfein QUOTE (StealthSigma @ Sep 7 2012, 10:29 A... Sep 7 2012, 05:31 PM
StealthSigma QUOTE (ShadowDragon8685 @ Sep 7 2012, 01... Sep 7 2012, 05:21 PM
ShadowDragon8685 QUOTE (StealthSigma @ Sep 7 2012, 12:21 P... Sep 7 2012, 05:22 PM
_Pax._ QUOTE (ShadowDragon8685 @ Sep 7 2012, 01... Sep 7 2012, 06:24 PM
DWC For maximum mayhem, I've become a fan of the F... Sep 7 2012, 01:04 AM
FuelDrop 4 is the limit for skill groups at character creat... Sep 7 2012, 01:41 AM
FuelDrop I want to express my humblest apologies to ShadowD... Sep 7 2012, 10:03 AM
FuelDrop And it's done. My new toy is an AK-147 with ga... Sep 7 2012, 10:15 AM
Marwynn QUOTE (FuelDrop @ Sep 7 2012, 05:15 AM) A... Sep 7 2012, 01:51 PM
FuelDrop QUOTE (Marwynn @ Sep 7 2012, 09:51 PM) Se... Sep 7 2012, 03:03 PM
Marwynn QUOTE (FuelDrop @ Sep 7 2012, 10:03 AM) I... Sep 7 2012, 03:09 PM
ShadowDragon8685 QUOTE (Midas @ Sep 7 2012, 03:15 AM) By R... Sep 7 2012, 03:18 PM
FuelDrop This one isn't a 'disposable' weapon a... Sep 7 2012, 03:23 PM
Marwynn Well, yeah, obviously you rip that off. Also the s... Sep 7 2012, 03:27 PM
Marwynn Boy, this escalated quickly.
Anyway, can you brie... Sep 7 2012, 06:22 PM
_Pax._ QUOTE (ShadowDragon8685 @ Sep 7 2012, 11... Sep 7 2012, 06:35 PM
Speed Wraith I keep hearing Hawk Eye, but I don't get it. ... Sep 7 2012, 06:52 PM
StealthSigma QUOTE (Speed Wraith @ Sep 7 2012, 02:52 P... Sep 7 2012, 07:25 PM
_Pax._ I generally agree, Speed. Heck, even non-shooters... Sep 7 2012, 06:55 PM
Thanee At the end of the day, Skill Ratings are meaningle... Sep 7 2012, 07:11 PM
Fortinbras QUOTE (Thanee @ Sep 7 2012, 03:11 PM) At ... Sep 7 2012, 07:31 PM
Marwynn Uhh... why bother with the cyber eyes? You can fit... Sep 7 2012, 07:27 PM
Speed Wraith QUOTE (Marwynn @ Sep 7 2012, 03:27 PM) Uh... Sep 7 2012, 07:34 PM

Marwynn QUOTE (Speed Wraith @ Sep 7 2012, 03:34 P... Sep 7 2012, 07:51 PM
_Pax._ QUOTE (Marwynn @ Sep 7 2012, 02:27 PM) Uh... Sep 7 2012, 07:52 PM
Marwynn QUOTE (_Pax._ @ Sep 7 2012, 03:52 PM) It... Sep 7 2012, 08:04 PM
Speed Wraith Consider two opposing groups caught in a firefight... Sep 7 2012, 07:32 PM
StealthSigma QUOTE (Speed Wraith @ Sep 7 2012, 03:32 P... Sep 7 2012, 07:37 PM
X-Kalibur QUOTE (StealthSigma @ Sep 7 2012, 12:37 P... Sep 7 2012, 07:54 PM
Speed Wraith See, that's my confusion with the text, the li... Sep 7 2012, 07:58 PM
Speed Wraith Smartlink is R Legality, other enhancements are no... Sep 7 2012, 08:12 PM![]() ![]() |
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