Let's Discuss Shaft!

[sorby1998 4]

Before the update ( I don't remember the number) it was just perfect and a lot of people, including me used it (it was my first m1 turret). But now I scarcely see shafts in battles. I myself switched to freeze and thunder. It was one of my favourite weapons, but those days are, sadly, gone. The reloading time is way too much. U can't keep up in a battle if  u r just sitting doing nothing for 8 seconds! That means that in a 1 Minute battle, u make 7 shots! U r doing nothing for 50 seconds.

 

It will look like this-boom,wait,wait,wait,wait,wait,wait,wait,wait ( 1 wait for 1 second ),boom,wait,wait,wait,wait,wait,wait,wait,wait, die from boredom.

 

compare this with other turrets, say, thunderv- boom,wait,wait , boom, wait, wait, boom,wait, wait, boom, die, spawn, drive, boom,wait, wait, boom,wait, wait ,boom,wait, wait,boom.

(Note-above given conclusions are not entirely  mathematical and were given taking in mind the little time the writer had because his mother was calling him for dinner).

 

At least, that is my opinion. Don't take me wrong. I am a great fan of shaft.

P.S. - has anyone noticed that the jump in the statistics of m1 from m2 i so irregular?

[r_brandybabyxx0 737]

Before the update ( I don't remember the number) it was just perfect and a lot of people, including me used it (it was my first m1 turret). But now I scarcely see shafts in battles. I myself switched to freeze and thunder. It was one of my favourite weapons, but those days are, sadly, gone. The reloading time is way too much. U can't keep up in a battle if  u r just sitting doing nothing for 8 seconds! That means that in a 1 Minute battle, u make 7 shots! U r doing nothing for 50 seconds.

 

At least, that is my opinion. Don't take me wrong. I am a great fan of shaft.

P.S. - has anyone noticed that the jump in the statistics of m1 from m2 i so irregular?

You wont usually see shafts (who know what they're doing) GENERALLY, until around Colonel or higher ranks. This isnt true in all cases, but most people simply do not know how to use shaft to its full potential. Due to the difficulty of successfully using the Shaft (especially in smaller sized maps) you probably won't ever see too many shaft users running around. Most people aren't patient enough to master a turret or hull that they struggle with from the start. They just say, 'Its a horrible piece of equipment, I want my refund!'

 

At M1 shaft is very good vs. most new players who haven't a clue what they're doing... but it's not very effective past WO5 when people get stronger hulls. I'd say shaft's prime-time is in its M2 stages.. from Major ->Brigadier. Then it once again struggles to deal enough damage to 1 shot kill enemies... Its M3 is really not that noticeable until you Micro-upgrade it. For those wishing to play in Pro battles with MU's and Supplies turned off though, not being able to 1 shot kill hunters, vikings, nor dictators.... not to mention heavy hulls.. it can be frustrating.

 

I wouldn't suggest people to buy shaft M2 unless they truly love it at M1, and have found a very effective play style to use it with during its M1 stages. If you fall in love with it at M1, you'll enjoy it at M2 much more. However if you didn't like it at M1, M2ing it really won't change much. Shaft is simply not for you, and perhaps you should try railgun instead.

[Buggati_The_Best 1,233]

i like that in NS battles with shaft(m2 unfortunately)i can completely secure an side of a map and that is so easy because you see lots of light tanks :D

shaft m3 can kill a hornet m3 with prodigy(15% shaft protection) with 1 shoot,m2 cant that <_<

and prodigy is a popular paint!

and masive shaft protection i never seen(rarely maybe 1 jade at a lot of games) and that is a good thing! 

btw,gismos hate shaft users they always want to kick them out :(

Edited January 10, 2014 by Buggati_The_Best

[gazatron30 513]

Fully Mu'd shaft on the test server is a BEAST. Most people think shaft is useless now, but in a Polygon DM, it's the best.

[doughnut2100 763]

Thanks for that brandy. I have fallen in love with shaft. I would love to play with you though, so you can show me some tips and shafts full potential. I am pretty patient and have learned to use its slow reload and fast charge. I was sniping like a boss today.

[r_brandybabyxx0 737]

Thanks for that brandy. I have fallen in love with shaft. I would love to play with you though, so you can show me some tips and shafts full potential. I am pretty patient and have learned to use its slow reload and fast charge. I was sniping like a boss today.

Of course :) I look forward to it. Hopefully sometime soon!

[Buggati_The_Best 1,233]

Of course :) I look forward to it. Hopefully sometime soon!

shaft m3 fully MU is a beast in test server,i have the biggest D/L from all ^_^

but you need some skill to use it to the max :D

Edited January 11, 2014 by Buggati_The_Best

[doughnut2100 763]

Of course :) I look forward to it. Hopefully sometime soon!

Great! :D

[liam2rules 62]

Saw this WO4 the other day in a polygon dm with wasp and shaft m1.

He had something like 50 kills and 2 deaths. I tried to get to his sniping spot abut the whole game but he protected it so well I didn't get to it

[HaloScorpion 79]

If ur shooting against a fast hull, you should aim where they're gonna be, correct? IDK cuz I've got only m0 so I can't do much damage, but REALLY want m2 right now........... OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH baby do I want it...

[r_DidYouKnowThat0 1,662]

If I rank one more time. . .and if it goes 50% off. . . auto-M3. . . . . :o

 

But ranking is so far away. . .

Edited January 12, 2014 by r_DidYouKnowThat0

[sam131192 113]

If I rank one more time. . .and if it goes 50% off. . . auto-M3. . . . . :o

 

But ranking is so far away. . .

Seek inspiration from brandy :3

[sorby1998 4]

You wont usually see shafts (who know what they're doing) GENERALLY, until around Colonel or higher ranks. This isnt true in all cases, but most people simply do not know how to use shaft to its full potential. Due to the difficulty of successfully using the Shaft (especially in smaller sized maps) you probably won't ever see too many shaft users running around. Most people aren't patient enough to master a turret or hull that they struggle with from the start. They just say, 'Its a horrible piece of equipment, I want my refund!'

 

At M1 shaft is very good vs. most new players who haven't a clue what they're doing... but it's not very effective past WO5 when people get stronger hulls. I'd say shaft's prime-time is in its M2 stages.. from Major ->Brigadier. Then it once again struggles to deal enough damage to 1 shot kill enemies... Its M3 is really not that noticeable until you Micro-upgrade it. For those wishing to play in Pro battles with MU's and Supplies turned off though, not being able to 1 shot kill hunters, vikings, nor dictators.... not to mention heavy hulls.. it can be frustrating.

 

I wouldn't suggest people to buy shaft M2 unless they truly love it at M1, and have found a very effective play style to use it with during its M1 stages. If you fall in love with it at M1, you'll enjoy it at M2 much more. However if you didn't like it at M1, M2ing it really won't change much. Shaft is simply not for you, and perhaps you should try railgun instead.

U made me remember my prime days with shaft, so i played with only it today. thanks a lot!

[Freshbakedpie 60]

Very very very OP , I can take out most of mamoths and titans health in 1 shot and kill every one else (with MU)

[doughnut2100 763]

Haters gonna' hate! I was in a silence CTF, and got first and second place with shaft. I shot this rail guy once, and hes like "dont kill me!" Then he started haunting me down, but he couldnt get any of his shots on me, so I would kill him straight away. Anyway, shaft working good for me. :)

[doughnut2100 763]

If ur shooting against a fast hull, you should aim where they're gonna be, correct? IDK cuz I've got only m0 so I can't do much damage, but REALLY want m2 right now........... OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH baby do I want it...

Correct. Even better, aim where they come out from into your view. If that is not possible, try to use the first two seconds (scope is fast) to move scope to where its going. Then, shoot it when it comes in range. I actually had done pretty good with shaft m0, but shaft m1 is great! I also cant wait for m2. Hopefully a sale will be later so we can both get it!

[FC.BayernMunchen 127]

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Edited January 16, 2014 by MisterGeneral

[sam131192 113]

^ ya except that when it unlocks , most of the peeps already have m2's :p

Edited January 15, 2014 by sam131192

[r_brandybabyxx0 737]

^ I was thinking the same.

[FC.BayernMunchen 127]

^ better delete that post ...offensive language , may get banned..

;D

[sam131192 113]

;D

*saved*

[sam131192 113]

^ I was thinking the same.

Ik, right? Guy with shaft m2 finally opening up ! :p

 

P.S. ROFL, look at pre post

Edited January 15, 2014 by sam131192

[omonoto 1]

Schaft=It is a good wapons.

The defect= He is little mobile. But I like the fact that he have a sight there! ;)

[loremed 1]

My favourite gun is shaft....in Silence it's very usefull in TDMs

[doughnut2100 763]

I just learned some tips, and learned to use it in some maps that dont have nice camping spots like silence. Thanks brady! I feel more powerful with shaft now. :)