Let's Discuss Railgun!

[BlackWasp777 4,498]

How to keep my aim correct with rail when I attacked by weapons which disturb aim like smoky and rail itself???

Here are some basic tactics that might help you

 

 

 

 

vs Smoky -> don't shot tactics

 

 

I often meet Smokys, that do not shoot at me and wait for me to make the railgun shot. As soon as my railgun charges up, they shot me and throw off my aim and laugh their butt off. But... if I do not shot, they dont shoot as well, and wait and wait... :p :p

..while I drive backwards, my rail points at them, and I hide somewhere :p

Then they realise that they missed the chance :p :p

But as they learn, you will need the next tactic the next time you meet them:

 

 

 

vs Smoky -> you're under fire tactics

 

 

If the Smoky already fired at you once, they are most likely to go on fireing. You have to learn to estimate his reload time.

Like that:

> you receive shot#1 (and you cant fire back as you are in your reaction time).

> start to go towards the next cover and you know after 1,4sec (M3) the next shot will come.

> So at roughly 2 sec after the _first_ shot hit you, you trigger your shot while you are hit by shot#2, and your aim is thrown off

> But you have 1sec chargeup, that you use now to realign your tank (drive backwards slightly to get nose down, or correct whatever is needed by hull and turret) and then you hit him in sec3, throwing his shot off.

> now you should already be behind some cover and race him around it, so you can reload while the cover blocks his shots

 

It also helps if you drive into something to stabilize your tank

Move your rear vs a wall and continue driving into it.. you will be stable. But you can use only your slow turret for aiming then. But can work.

Move your front right into the Smokys hull, and hope that he gets that nervous that he shots you in the wrong moment, while you realign quickly as your tank stabilizes vs his hull

 

 

 

vs Rail -> count their reload tactics

 

 

The best thing to counter rail is to make sure you see him fire (somewhere) and then you count his reload time in your mind. Make sure he see's you and aims at you then.. but don't shot him. Shortly before his reload is finished (you count the seconds), you shot him (not before!!!). The target is to wait that long, that he will see your chargeup right _after_ he has triggered his shot.. but your's will be released first throwing him off aim. It takes some practice, but it is really a skill worth using. Aim either for his turret (makes him shoot over you, maybe flip him) or at an edge of his tank (to turn his hull)

 

 

 

 

 

[RailgunFirebirdPro 4]

is the railgun m1 worth it?

[BlackWasp777 4,498]

If you love the Rail M0 gameplay -> yes.

else -> No (as it will depress you if you are bad at it).

 

Many pro's that have alternative accounts at low ranks use railgun, Hammer or Thunder on their accounts.

Those guys can aim well at large distances (Rail, Thunder) or know how to drive in close ranger batttles (Hammer) and make use of it

[GeeVuh 1,647]

Is it a good idea to start another alternate that only uses Rail-Hornet-Wasp? Just buy only Gunslinger kit, Wasp M1, Mosquito, and then Touche?

[BlackWasp777 4,498]

Is it a good idea to start another alternate that only uses Rail-Hornet-Wasp? Just buy only Gunslinger kit, Wasp M1, Mosquito, and then Touche?

This account here is such one.

 

I started with a WaspM0/RailM0. Then I found it usefull to go through the FireFly kit (Wasp M1, Fire M1) in order to save some time with Fire (works great) and have an early access to Wasp M1 (true benefit).

Then I purchased the M1 Rail additionally; next step Mosquito; next step Touche.

 

Pre-Balace it was cool.

The M1 / M2 Wasp was competative but not overpowered in multi format battles.

With the M2 Wasp/Rail I could compete in high-ranked XP/BP battles (skill, xp, crystals).

 

Post balance.. I can't tell

The M2 Wasp feels like a bag of rotten beans that you have to kick in order to move.

The M2 Wasp/Rail combo can not compete at all with the M3s in XP/BP (they flip you, they kill you in 2 shots <-> you can hardly knock off their aim and you take 3 shots to finish them off). Therefore I purchased Touche (else I would have continued with the M2s until Marshal and would have purchased the M3 Wasp/Rail at a sale at 50% without the kit).

 

So basically.. yes, it works.

But with the decreased Wasp agility.. and the new Wasp compared to the Medium hulls specs..  it's only half the fun it used to be.

Edited November 14, 2016 by BlackWasp777

[GeeVuh 1,647]

This account here is such one.

 

I started with a WaspM0/RailM0. Then I found it usefull to go through the FireFly kit (Wasp M1, Fire M1) in order to save some time with Fire (works great) and have an early access to Wasp M1 (true benefit).

Then I purchased the M1 Rail additionally; next step Mosquito; next step Touche.

 

Pre-Balace it was cool.

The M1 / M2 Wasp was competative but not overpowered in multi format battles.

With the M2 Wasp/Rail I could compete in high-ranked XP/BP battles (skill, xp, crystals).

 

Post balance.. I can't tell

The M2 Wasp feels like a bag of rotten beans that you have to kick in order to move.

The M2 Wasp/Rail combo can not compete at all with the M3s in XP/BP (they flip you, they kill you in 2 shots <-> you can hardly knock off their aim and you take 3 shots to finish them off). Therefore I purchased Touche (else I would have continued with the M2s until Marshal and would have purchased the M3 Wasp/Rail at a sale at 50% without the kit).

 

So basically.. yes, it works.

But with the decreased Wasp agility.. and the new Wasp compared to the Medium hulls specs..  it's only half the fun it used to be.

Well, I was a Wasp main before the rebalance, and I will stay a loyal Wasp-er until they make it as slow as Mammoth or remove it from the game. 

 

Thanks for your opinion, I'll try that out :D

Edited November 14, 2016 by GeeVuh

[BlackWasp777 4,498]

be welcome and good luck on that ;)

At least, if you now start over with M0/M1, you'll get used to beeing slow :p

Edited November 14, 2016 by BlackWasp777

[nabiL94 159]

Thnx

[ShadowDestructor 0]

all i have to say is: its o.p.

[r_I_already_won0 2,339]

all i have to say is: its o.p.

Against light hulls, yes, against heavy hulls, it takes forever to kill them...

[r_Norvin2 0]

best weapon for all battles.requires a bit practice,skill and spirit tho. 

[Mrbro 241]

Railgun is the best weapon in this game...

[RobocraftIsBetter 20]

is rail m2 worth it? It does basically same damage as m1

[google3_tanker_TURBO 369]

is rail m2 worth it? It does basically same damage as m1

It gives you entry in xp bp battles.....

[r_I_already_won0 2,339]

is rail m2 worth it? It does basically same damage as m1

It gives you entry in xp bp battles.....

It will be tough because anything m3 will be 3-shot. I recommend you to use your current m2s to get to Lt. General and then get either the touche or Legend kit. :)

[Epic_Space_Mango18 592]

So the other night in the chat lobby, a player posted their password. Literally! They said "My password: ........" which was numbers, not periods. But out of curiosity I tried it. Put in his nickname and pass and...I got in!  won't share what rank the player was, their name or funds, but they had M1 Rail which i have been dying to try...so I tried it on his M1 Hornet and boy it was fun! I will say I was against First, second and third Lieutenants and I got top spot in my first battle with his equipment. If I can do good with those m1s...I have decided I'm getting the Voltage kit (M2 Rail and M2 Dictator)

 

Also, out of respect, I didn't spend any of his crystals and I didn't even attempt to change his password or email. I played a couple battles and made him about 1k crystals, but it was fun to use an M1 Rail for free!

[r_I_already_won0 2,339]

 

:lol: For someone who posts their password for all to see, I would say he got pretty lucky. Somebody might have spent all his crystals.

What you did was perfectly justifiable. If I were you I wouldn't even play any battles, I would just logout.  WHen test drives come back..

 

I would just check the test server daily to see if it is open, it really only works in the afternoon and evening, but you can try out alterations, paints, different stuff, etc.. 

Edited November 21, 2016 by r_I_already_won0

[Epic_Space_Mango18 592]

:lol: For someone who posts their password for all to see, I would say he got pretty lucky. Somebody might have spent all his crystals.

What you did was perfectly justifiable. If I were you I wouldn't even play any battles, I would just logout.  WHen test drives come back..

 

I would just check the test server daily to see if it is open, it really only works in the afternoon and evening, but you can try out alterations, paints, different stuff, etc.. 

I see. But I did use the new login feature to save his nickname and pass incase I want to use a Railgun. It was SOOO much fun!

[r_I_already_won0 2,339]

I see. But I did use the new login feature to save his nickname and pass incase I want to use a Railgun. It was SOOO much fun!

This is a bit sensitive information, PM me to tell me more! :D

[Epic_Space_Mango18 592]

This is a bit sensitive information, PM me to tell me more! :D

Nah xD

[BlackWasp777 4,498]

So the other night in the chat lobby..

Pls don't get me wrong on that: what you did is forbidden by game rules. I tell you that, just to spare you troubles.. you should not tell that around too much.

 

 

It was truely nice how you treated that account!!

 

Most players that do that are:

- either guys that stole someone elses password and want his account to be f*cked up.. without leaving their own IP at login for tracebacks

- or players that want others to level them up (each kill helps). But unfortunately they are likely to end up without crystals and therefore underpowered gear later on, as a lot of "testers" just purchase crap

 

And yes, Rail an light hulls is a loooooot of fun if you can aim (smoky players usually can aim very well) :)

[Epic_Space_Mango18 592]

Pls don't get me wrong on that: what you did is forbidden by game rules. I tell you that, just to spare you troubles.. you should not tell that around too much.

 

 

It was truely nice how you treated that account!!

 

Most players that do that are:

- either guys that stole someone elses password and want his account to be f*cked up.. without leaving their own IP at login for tracebacks

- or players that want others to level them up (each kill helps). But unfortunately they are likely to end up without crystals and therefore underpowered gear later on, as a lot of "testers" just purchase crap

 

And yes, Rail an light hulls is a loooooot of fun if you can aim (smoky players usually can aim very well) :)

I cant get banned. I talked of a dude who shared his account i wasnt talking of sharing accounts. I never said "Who wants an account" or anything. I just said he posted his password, i played his account a bit and thats it. I did nothing wrong, though :p

[bestyurack 0]

which fits better with rail? dict or hornet?

[TheUpstartRonin 8]

In my opinion, Hornet is a much better fit for Railgun. I say this because with Dictator, the hull's height and inability to tilt well makes it hard to hit enemies. The lower turning speed hinders it too. With Hornet, you're able to dodge shots, make much harder shots, and move between cover. Dictator seems to be a punching bag on wheels. Hornet can at least outrun a Firebird/Isida. Dictator... not so much. I only have practice with M2 modifications with each, if that helps. 

[Levi_Ackerman_PRO 1]

I rlly like rail... But the problem with rail now is that the damage is lower now due to the last game balance changes, now i can only 2 shot hornet and wasp. :(