Let's Discuss Ricochet!

[Gunslinger300 45]

facepalm

xD

[Chromatic_josh 7]

When u know this gun like the back of ur hand

And u go in the map noise

Wit a lot of newb in the opposing team..

Your like...Christmas came so early :'')

[Chromatic_josh 7]

When u know this gun like the back of ur hand

And u go in the map noise

Wit a lot of newb in the opposing team..

Your like...Christmas came so early :'')

[Chromatic_josh 7]

My computer has probs so it was posted twice

 

O.e

[poohforce 16]

If you want to know how to use ricochet properly, simply read the name. "Ricochet". It used to be a weaker weapon, so using the ricocheting (another name for bouncing, why they call it "bouncing" is honestly either completely stupid or completely lazy) ammo was vital to best make use of it. The reason it is (or should be) considered silly to use Ricochet as an assault rifle as by using the ricocheting ammo, it is very much possible to avoid all damage and control midfield far more effectively.

True, but in that case, you need the best friend of the ricochet: The wall. Without walls, ricochet isn't as effective as you think. That's why a lot of people use the ricochet like twins: Just using double damage and destroying everything in front of you without using your brains.So it's true that many people don't use the ricochet as it should be used, but sometimes, it's because of the maps. 

 

Secondly, you have to understand that using the ricochet is very hard. It's very, very hard to control this turret. For example: To control a freeze well, you have to practise for at least one week. Using a freeze isn't depending on the other tanks. Just freeze the tanks and turn around. But a ricochet is depending on both the environment (maps) and the tanks. Surely, it's very hard to destroy a (smoky m2 - wasp m2) - combination with your ricochet, especially when there are no walls. The smoky m2 is a genius weapon, because it's so fast and powerful. It can push your tank in all kinds of direction, even the mighty dictator can't. As a ricochet player, I had wasted a lot of my ricochet balls, because of those smoky monsters. A freeze would just freeze the smoky and turn around, so it wouldn't be hit. But a ricochet can't. And what about the wasp? In the beginning, the wasp m0 isn't fast. BUT, the wasp m2 is rocket! You should try to kill a wasp m2 at a distance of 40 meters! So, as a ricochet player, you have to adapt on the tanks and environment so many times, that's it may be the hardest turret to control in this whole game.

 

That's the hardest part of controlling the ricochet: adapting on the tanks and environment.

 

I used to be very good in controlling the ricochet. But, as I said, the tanks keep changing. It's very hard to me to conquer those smoky-wasp users.

If you really want to control ricochet like a pro, you have to boycott your other weapons and keep working with your ricochet.

Edited May 24, 2015 by poohforce

[austen_pierce 1,948]

Ricos are everywhere since this latest tweak, this time an increase in projectile speed. I've been a Rico user since I was able to buy it and have enjoyed learning to use it. I'm not perfect. Sometimes I forget that I CAN bounce it off walls. I've been proud of the fact that I chose a difficult weapon, especially when facing a fellow Rico noob who can't even turn his turret. Easy kill.

 

This speed boost is a game changer though. Rico noobs are everywhere now. The weapon in the right hands is devastating. But I am worried that the proliferation of sudden Rico users will cause the devs to nerf it in hopes of restoring balance to the game.

[Chromatic_josh 7]

Ricos are everywhere since this latest tweak, this time an increase in projectile speed. I've been a Rico user since I was able to buy it and have enjoyed learning to use it. I'm not perfect. Sometimes I forget that I CAN bounce it off walls. I've been proud of the fact that I chose a difficult weapon, especially when facing a fellow Rico noob who can't even turn his turret. Easy kill.

This speed boost is a game changer though. Rico noobs are everywhere now. The weapon in the right hands is devastating. But I am worried that the proliferation of sudden Rico users will cause the devs to nerf it in hopes of restoring balance to the game.

Fr tho

:')

[NewbieCake 3,067]

Ricochet kicks butt. I have it in my alt... extremely powerful... I went 37-1 yesterday, however, I can sense a nerf is near for this OP turret..

[poohforce 16]

Ricochet kicks butt. I have it in my alt... extremely powerful... I went 37-1 yesterday, however, I can sense a nerf is near for this OP turret..

Every powerful turret and hull has been nerfed, like the isida (less power) and railgun (quite hard to hit a tank with maximum power). So afraid that they are going to nerf my hunter :'(

Edited May 25, 2015 by poohforce

[NewbieCake 3,067]

Every powerful turret and hull has been nerfed, like the isida (less power) and railgun (quite hard to hit a tank with maximum power). So afraid that they are going to nerf my hunter :'(

Isida is ruined. Farm is the only good map for it now..

[fufususumumu1 240]

and railgun has actually been balanced... replaced better reload time against reduced impact force...

[poohforce 16]

However, haven't seen a real ricochetmaster.

Most of the players who dominate with their ricochets are druggers -_-

[ThunderM20 25]

Ricochet:

- Dont shoot wall with ricochet near you!

+ Fast reload

+ Good range

+ Knockback shoot

+ Is the most OP turret in T.O

 

Rating: 75% ... Very good!

Edited May 26, 2015 by ThunderM20

[austen_pierce 1,948]

However, haven't seen a real ricochetmaster.

Most of the players who dominate with their ricochets are druggers -_-

I saw one about a week ago. Took my hat off to the guy. Owned everyone on the entire map and me along with 'em. Bounced his shots off everything and barely took a single hit.

 

Taught me something while I watched him kick butt. If a Rico catches an enemy coming off an edge, the projectiles impact hard enough to levitate the enemy tank. Try it next time an enemy comes off an up ramp or starts on a down ramp. If you get that first shot into his underbelly the rest is an acrobatic pummeling. Hilarity ensues.

[grandpegasis5123 20]

Ricochet:

- Dont shoot wall with ricochet near you!

+ Fast reload

+ Good range

+ Knockback shoot

+is the most OP turret in the game

Rating: 75% ... Very good!

edit

[grandpegasis5123 20]

I saw one about a week ago. Took my hat off to the guy. Owned everyone on the entire map and me along with 'em. Bounced his shots off everything and barely took a single hit.

 

Taught me something while I watched him kick butt. If a Rico catches an enemy coming off an edge, the projectiles impact hard enough to levitate the enemy tank. Try it next time an enemy comes off an up ramp or starts on a down ramp. If you get that first shot into his underbelly the rest is an acrobatic pummeling. Hilarity ensues.

Im gonna take a guess that that was a high ranked player on an alternate account.

[austen_pierce 1,948]

That may be, although not sure I follow why someone would play a lower rank account with the same weapon. Would just frustrate me.

 

Might have also been a higher rank deliberately choosing battles where he was the highest allowed rank. I just realized you can do this.

[Quarks 2,255]

Since when is your opinion fact? You're so arrogant.

BBBBBUUUUUURRRRRNNNNNN

[NewbieCake 3,067]

 

 

+ Fast reload What if I were to tell you that Smoky/Thunder/Railgun reload faster than it? *mindblown*

+ Good range Railgun/Shaft/Smoky/Thunder/Vulcan are better.

 

 

 

[fufususumumu1 240]

I saw one about a week ago. Took my hat off to the guy. Owned everyone on the entire map and me along with 'em. Bounced his shots off everything and barely took a single hit.

 

Taught me something while I watched him kick butt. If a Rico catches an enemy coming off an edge, the projectiles impact hard enough to levitate the enemy tank. Try it next time an enemy comes off an up ramp or starts on a down ramp. If you get that first shot into his underbelly the rest is an acrobatic pummeling. Hilarity ensues.

what about the ? i heard she is pretty skilled 

[Chameleos 157]

That may be, although not sure I follow why someone would play a lower rank account with the same weapon. Would just frustrate me.

 

Might have also been a higher rank deliberately choosing battles where he was the highest allowed rank. I just realized you can do this.

I do that, sadly, cause of endless DPs being spammed at my rank.

I was actually one of the few expert rico users back when the charge reload was fast and the damage lower...

[r_SERI0US0 128]

AWESOME ricochet

[ajitvik 231]

an owner of rico m4 with an honest review..rico is not overpowered.it is good but it is not extrmely good turret after they increased the medium tank's hp by 15 and 30 for dictaror and viking and mammoth...all these tanks on armour means.a rico even m4 cannot kill these tanks in full clip meaning it becomes vulnerable to their attack.like if there is a thunder he can hit 1 shot=90 DPS.

 

 

so riuco would need drugs to survive at highest ranks.i cannot say about low ranks as lot of noobs with hornets m1,m2 play.

 

[PS: AFTER THE SO CALLED BUFF i SEE CLAY A LOT MORE..i am not dreading making my rico m4 and I still love it but I feel the plasma balls must be increased 16-18!

Edited May 29, 2015 by ajitvik

[NewbieCake 3,067]

 plasma balls must be increased 16-18!

Definitely, but for increased reload time ;)

[Chameleos 157]

If that's the price, then I'd prefer faster reload and less balls (and by reload i mean the charging speed)