Let's Discuss Ricochet!

[nemoetnihil 388]

Perhaps, but Twins has longer range, and infinite ammo. I fail to see the advantage of Ricochet anymore.

[gokuMI6 1,290]

Perhaps, but Twins has longer range, and infinite ammo. I fail to see the advantage of Ricochet anymore.

Only a Rico guy would know

We know how to Bounce our shots 

Can Twins do that  B)

[nemoetnihil 388]

Only a Rico guy would know

We know how to Bounce our shots 

Can Twins do that  B)

No, but I can spam supplies till I hunt you down and kill you anyway.

[ironCzar 36]

So tired of Rico (and Twins) with max upgrades and alterations marching around and firing CONTINUOSLY with relative impunity while getting obliterated.

[gokuMI6 1,290]

No, but I can spam supplies till I hunt you down and kill you anyway.

Xd 

Come to Red alert and face me 

{ or any map with walls )

B)  :rolleyes:

[austen_pierce 1,948]

They supposedly nerfed Rico. Guys they have turned it into a super-killer! You lost a little damage ability but now you get 20 shots! Always before you go into a melee battle with 12 or 14 shots and you run out of shot! Now you don't - you have 20 shots. With my M4 now I am slaughtering!

I tend to agree. I thought this was a nerf too, and yes I do notice the distance/damage reduction, but having more ammo in the clip significantly compensates for this. Having Rico ‘run dry’ at the worst possible time annoyed me so much that I gave up on using it at high ranks, but Rico can now actually kill more than 0-1 enemy per spawn in Legend battles. And since I do most of my fighting at closer ranges anyway (i.e. MM maps), Rico may finally be usable at M3/4.

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Edited October 1, 2018 by austen_pierce

[wolverine848 13,097]

I tend to agree. I thought this was a nerf too, and yes I do notice the distance/damage reduction, but having more ammo in the clip significantly compensates for this. Having Rico ‘run dry’ at the worst possible time annoyed me so much that I gave up on using it at high ranks, but Rico can now actually kill more than 0-1 enemy per spawn in Legend battles. And since I do most of my fighting at closer ranges anyway (i.e. MM maps), Rico may finally be usable at M3/4.

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They've changed the way we use it - and - I'm not sure I'm a fan.

 

I used to be able spam 12-14 shots from one side of Serpuhov to the other at camping shafts, and make them miss me as they tried to scope. 

 

Can't do that anymore. The balls seem to fizz out at extreme range.  Does it even have "weak" damage?  WIKI says so but... 

[enri_chill 265]

They've changed the way we use it - and - I'm not sure I'm a fan.

 

I used to be able spam 12-14 shots from one side of Serpuhov to the other at camping shafts, and make them miss me as they tried to scope. 

 

Can't do that anymore. The balls seem to fizz out at extreme range.  Does it even have "weak" damage?  WIKI says so but... 

I also had quit using it as much since any protection of 40+ coupled with an m4 medium or heavy hull equaled ALMOST killing and then running out of energy. Not a good situation I discovered. I will begin using it again and seeing what it does with the new "nerf." I agree that the long range loss will be a game changer for the turret, but in reality it was never meant to be a long range weapon:)

[wolverine848 13,097]

I also had quit using it as much since any protection of 40+ coupled with an m4 medium or heavy hull equaled ALMOST killing and then running out of energy. Not a good situation I discovered. I will begin using it again and seeing what it does with the new "nerf." I agree that the long range loss will be a game changer for the turret, but in reality it was never meant to be a long range weapon:)

Maybe that was original plan but...

 

They sell us Alterations for extra crystals to do just that.

From the WIKI for MFS.... "Long range settings for keeping a safe distance between you and your enemy"

It literally says long range.

[gokuMI6 1,290]

Hmm i am a Rico guy

and have m3 rico {m2 10/10}

I am liking the new update 

 

Why ?

the shots increase are a good thing 

more shots = more kills= good score

and it helps when facing Protections 

before we had to watch our clip go empty aganist a guy with 25%+ protcetion most time 

 

The range thing is that i did not like it cause Twins and Rico are brother's and was more equall bros

But now It have the upper hand

The only thing we have now is that Rico effect 

 

But i played some battles and i did not feel that the Range nerf much 

{may because of my playstyle  I like to Kill from behind by stealth mode } 

[wolverine848 13,097]

 

 

Hmm i am a Rico guy

and have m3 rico {m2 10/10}

I am liking the new update 

 

Why ?

the shots increase are a good thing 

more shots = more kills= good score

and it helps when facing Protections 

before we had to watch our clip go empty aganist a guy with 25%+ protcetion most time 

 

The range thing is that i did not like it cause Twins and Rico are brother's and was more equall bros

But now It have the upper hand

The only thing we have now is that Rico effect 

 

But i played some battles and i did not feel that the Range nerf much

 

 

 

{may because of my playstyle  I like to Kill from behind by stealth mode } 

Solid tactic - if you can swing it.

 

For some the change is a buff.  Because of my play-style, for me it's a nerf.

[gokuMI6 1,290]

Solid tactic - if you can swing it.

 

For some the change is a buff.  Because of my play-style, for me it's a nerf.

B)

That is the way i am using it , Idk how to term the way thx for the help

 

So you just use rico like Twins ?, that is wrong  :P

[wolverine848 13,097]

B)

That is the way i am using it , Idk how to term the way thx for the help

 

So you just use rico like Twins ?, that is wrong  :P

Not like twins. 

 

I meant longer ranges - I always equip the MFS alteration and engage enemies at longer distance.

I could do a lot of damage to twins before they were within their range.  Now, not so much...

[Noghtfly 405]

Reading all this seems like Rico is still a good choice to buy? I'm considering to buy it at a good sale,

[wolverine848 13,097]

Reading all this seems like Rico is still a good choice to buy? I'm considering to buy it at a good sale,

Think Twins with less slightly less DPS but bounce-ability.

 

I still recommend the MFS alteration as well so you get at least medium range.  The slower reload time is not noticeable with the larger initial energy pool.

[enri_chill 265]

Think Twins with less slightly less DPS but bounce-ability.

 

I still recommend the MFS alteration as well so you get at least medium range.  The slower reload time is not noticeable with the larger initial energy pool.

Not to mention that the speed of shots is so much faster that it makes aiming very easy with the Rico. I find that without the MFS I have to "lead" the target and hope they don't change direction :wacko:

[austen_pierce 1,948]

Reading all this seems like Rico is still a good choice to buy? I'm considering to buy it at a good sale,

I think it is much better now than it was before the change. A buy decision for Rico kinda depends on where you are in the game. My advice is to make Rico the fourth or fifth turret you buy. Fire, Free, and Twins are probably better choices for MM battles, but if you’ve got those, Rico is a strong contender for your next turret.

[enri_chill 265]

I think it is much better now than it was before the change. A buy decision for Rico kinda depends on where you are in the game. My advice is to make Rico the fourth or fifth turret you buy. Fire, Free, and Twins are probably better choices for MM battles, but if you’ve got those, Rico is a strong contender for your next turret.

You may have another acct, but I noticed you rarely play with Fire or Free...

[wolverine848 13,097]

Not to mention that the speed of shots is so much faster that it makes aiming very easy with the Rico. I find that without the MFS I have to "lead" the target and hope they don't change direction :wacko:

Shots are way too slow without MFS.  And with more ammo in the pipe, I see no reason to use stock.  There is no downside to the MFS.

[gokuMI6 1,290]

Not like twins. 

 

I meant longer ranges - I always equip the MFS alteration and engage enemies at longer distance.

I could do a lot of damage to twins before they were within their range.  Now, not so much...

hmm maybe 

 

Shots are way too slow without MFS.  

it is easily managable if you know to swing the shots

Rico is Twin's brother , so it does not mean it is to be used that way 

And with more ammo in the pipe, I see no reason to use stock.  There is no downside to the MFS.

The Downside is that it increase the reload speed 

Which is why i don't use it 

Edited October 3, 2018 by gokuMI6

[splitterpoint 10,986]

it is easily managable if you know to swing the shots

Rico is Twin's brother , so it does not mean it is to be used that way

 

I am no Rico user but I think that's easier said than done. The slow projectile speed is just another quirk you need to get over. No matter how good your aim is, it'll be in the way and cause misses here and there; not practical at longer range.

[wolverine848 13,097]

hmm maybe 

 

it is easily managable if you know to swing the shots

Rico is Twin's brother , so it does not mean it is to be used that way 

The Downside is that it increase the reload speed 

Which is why i don't use it 

The recent update nerfed Riccos range but - added way more shots.  You don't need to worry about reload speed. By the time you run out of ammo you are dead or your opponent is dead.  I have yet to run out of ammo with MFS alt equipped.

[gokuMI6 1,290]

I am no Rico user but I think that's easier said than done. The slow projectile speed is just another quirk you need to get over. No matter how good your aim is, it'll be in the way and cause misses here and there; not practical at longer range.

Hmm 

no i feels it is easy { but yes i agree not all can do it} 

 

The recent update nerfed Riccos range but - added way more shots.  You don't need to worry about reload speed. By the time you run out of ammo you are dead or your opponent is dead.  I have yet to run out of ammo with MFS alt equipped.

Xd man I play the game and come to the forum i am always updated no need for a lecture for the new patch  :rolleyes:

 

Yes i need to worry about my reload speed 

Cause since the new re-balance series hit the shorties are more in number's and to be able to put them down in most MM maps Since i am a rico a user the reload help's me not the range { as i said earlier i like close range encounter's more and most map's and most time it is close ragne fights for the turret's unless they are camping } 

 

And the less energy consumption end's as more shot's and it is a buff and it help's when facing Protection's a lot { before Rico sufferd when facing protection's of 25% + }

Edited October 3, 2018 by gokuMI6

[Coleby19 13]

I love the new update on the rico.  It doesn't shoot as far, but those more shots per clip are the game changer.  I'm glad they changed it for the better...I felt like I had  wasted my 90K crystals on the m2 before the balance. 

 

Now that I use it more often, I'm wondering if the alteration that makes the bullets do "splash damage" instead of "ricochet" would be worth it?  :unsure:   Have any of you's tried this alteration?  How do you like?  I think it will go on sale for halloween.

[gokuMI6 1,290]

I love the new update on the rico.  It doesn't shoot as far, but those more shots per clip are the game changer.  I'm glad they changed it for the better...I felt like I had  wasted my 90K crystals on the m2 before the balance. 

 

Now that I use it more often, I'm wondering if the alteration that makes the bullets do "splash damage" instead of "ricochet" would be worth it?  :unsure:   Have any of you's tried this alteration?  How do you like?  I think it will go on sale for halloween.

Hmm yes yes

Man try to Mu it on the sale's belive me it's worth it 

I have mine at m2 10/10 it is totally worth it and the more shot's is  :wub:  , now you don't have to worry about running out of shot's often

 

Hmm 

no  it's not worth the value , the rico effect is much better , the only place i would use this alt will be in Polygon CP  :ph34r: