I enjoy the higher fire rate with splash damage. Used wisely it is a formidable weapon for defense, midfield, and attack. I do love the shaft, but that is a different game play for me. Rico is my favorite overall.

And drugs activated, module used, and mu level;)

Has anyone bought one of the alterations for the smoky? What are your thoughts? Are they worth the extra crystals? Thanks for the input...

I see your point though. It was a rounding up based off the "mu" level. It was not a rounding up based on true cost in crystals. Does that make sense?

That one can certainly fire non-stop with great effect...I use the alteration that removes self-damage however.

Sounds like you need to play with twins;)

I did the rental and played on boards with limited walls. I was not terribly impressed with it. I only used it for a day and 4-5 battles however. If I am wanting splash damage I go with thunder. The other alteration is amazing however. It is a great versatile turret with it!

I just realized the same thing. It is significantly less stable. On the positive note, I have been able to actually rock it more than it used to be rocked...nothing like some of the other hulls, but better than it used to be.

Does anyone have one of the alterations for the shaft? If so, which one and what are your thoughts? I just finished a game with my m3 titan/m3 shaft and I was perpetually one shot killed by two shafts (legend status). I don't think they were drugging non-stop as the time frame was too consistent. My conclusion was they were m4 with an alteration too. Just wondering what other people's experiences are. Thanks!

I love the titan and never really use the mammoth, but the mammoth has a superior turret placement for peek-a-boo fighting, superior pushing power for moving enemies and getting gold boxes. I have considered buying the m3 simply for those few advantages. The titan is horrible at pushing. I think the wasp is more powerful;)

Yes, the arcade reduction made this far less enjoyable and playable in a variety of roles. It has become more of a camping turret again. I loved the arcade shots for the few weeks that they served both long-range and short-range damage. Now...not so much.

I think the hammer is a more versatile weapon with the addition of the alteration...sort of a dominant mid-range to close range turret. Before the alterations I never hated seeing them, but now they inflict lots of damage at more distant ranges...

I switched to the titan after the rebalance for sure. I felt stupid getting destroyed in two shots in my viking/hunter. I still love the hornet/wasp however. The speed advantage is notable in large boards.

Agree! It was nice to get a buff on health but the speed is not what it used to be IMO

Now I am showing my ignorance again, but can you combine alterations? I know you can't if it is under the same "box." But what about two different ones such as the distance one on rico and the splash damage on rico too?

I just bought it and I agree!!! Fantastic power and range...even on highways it was strong! Thanks for the recommendation

Has anyone used the minus field stabilization alteration on the Rico? What are your thoughts? Is it worth the crystals?

Wow, you certainly dominated...I'm obviously nowhere near your skills with the shaft (or any turret for that matter). Congrats!

Better recoil at m4 than any turret except railgun...so that should be great

Okay...I just figured it out...One Man Parkour... Correct?

I'm an ***** but what is "omp?"

Last night when I went to my garage it was not there. It is today. I was about to get mad at just buying it to remove self-damage and then tanki yanking it. Fortunately there must have simply been a glitch. All is well.

What happened to the alteration on twins that removed splash damage?

I confess I haven't played that board (that I remember). I have boards I play shaft on (Kolhoz, Highways, Brest, etc.) and boards that I use thunder/smoky. You are totally right about the "lost cause." I hate that. I have joined too many of them and instantly get out now. No need to waste anyone else's time;)

So what do you think is a better investment for someone who is now able to buy m3 hulls and turrets? In retrospect, what would you have mu'd to m4?