Let's Discuss Shaft!

[Klankill804 753]

How often will my Wasp get killed with annoying Shafts...?

[hhgb 2,655]

Is shaft M3 better than an MU'd M2 shaft?

[snipe3000 678]

How often will my Wasp get killed with annoying Shafts...?

a ton but if your drugging it will still seriously get damaged more than 50HP i would advise useing stronger tank plus it also depends on what M your wasp is like an m2 shaft against an m1 wasp the wasp might get destroyed in one hit

 

Is shaft M3 better than an MU'd M2 shaft?

yes if it wasnt there would be no reason to buy m3 when you have m2 shaft MU^ed

Edited May 13, 2014 by snipe3000

[Aero.v2.0 1,456]

Moved to Gameplay

 

How many m3 rail gun shots does it take to kill an m3 mammoth with prodogi?

[Vettefan22 145]

Is it just me or is arcade shot slower on M1 than M0?

[DisguisedSoldier 1]

How do i use the Shaft effectively?

[sre123 595]

superb

[DisguisedSoldier 1]

M0 shaft, rank Master corp or something.

When i rock with it, i rock. When i didn't i didn't.

[marcoagf 47]

Vote for discounted upgrade weapon 

Unfortunately Shaft will be nerfed again

 

Is easy to realize the weapons nerfed that nobody else wants 

Developers use only the criterion amount of write-offs; but forget that this Shaft excluded from most maps. 

 

Forgot that Shaft is parked, takes to load, handle a few crystals, this excluded the majority of the maps (by total inefficiency), with the game loses much faster, lack of camping spots and paint protection that prevent the destruction of the enemy 

 

Only Shaft continues with those who do not have enough crystals to acquire another option or do not want to spend many crystals with a bad gun 

 

Moreover, higher discount for only the most popular weapons; Shaft who has, will not use crystals to upgrade and improve your device 

 

Just keep playing, hoping for better days (but hopes a tired day) 

Unfortunately is the question, change weapon or stop playing tanki 

[Vettefan22 145]

^ I'm sorry but most of that was confusing. Are you saying the new Shaft is bad? Because I've only heard good comments about it!

[marcoagf 47]

^ Sinto muito, mas a maioria dos que estava confuso. Você está dizendo que o novo eixo é ruim? Porque eu só ouvi bons comentários sobre ele!

Shaft is why this always being Nerfed 

People conform to it and they find good 

 

Shaft just goes back to his time of glory if we do not conform to it; Do developers to see that we need more improvements 

 

 

That's why the majority vote to be discounted to ricochet, thunder and raigun 

Does anyone think that playing with Shaft need not discount the crystals? 

Or is it just a minority that still uses this weapon?

Edited May 15, 2014 by marcoagf

[Thekillerpenguin 1,731]

Shaft is still extremely deadly if you know how to use it and are on the right map. Hornets, Wasps, and Hunters don't really stand a chance unless they're drugged up. 1-2 Shafters on a team in TDM or CTF can lock down nearly the entire map from enemy assault.

 

What many people forget is that Shaft is very specialized. Don't bother using it in DM or small maps, as it will fare very poorly. Be careful of players with Lead paint, and keep in mind that you can't one shot Dictator/Viking/Titan/Mammoth users. In the case of Dictator/Viking users, one fully charged shot and one follow-up arcade shot will usually take them out.

 

If you're going against enemies with Shaft, keep the following in mind.

1. Don't use open routes. You won't stand a chance if you run around where they can see you in plain sight. Use side routes.

 

2. Shaft has a terrible rotation speed. Freeze is almost a certain kill on Shafters if you can sneak up from the side or behind.

 

3. Occasionally, a Shafter will notice you coming and duck around a corner. Do not under any circumstance go around that corner. They probably have a fully-charged shot primed at you. Instead, see if you can sneak up on them from behind. If you have Thunder or Ricochet, you can hit them with splash damage/bouncing rounds respectively.

[marcoagf 47]

Shaft is still extremely deadly if you know how to use it 

Yes, any weapon in the game is deadly if they know use; is not the question. 

Shaft to play well is dependent on the team; that's the problem. 

 

I suggest you do a test against another weapon; on any map in the game; 1 on 1 

without the staff to hide behind. 

And then you will realize how Shaft was very weak for the duel. 

 

I'm complaining because I want Shaft much stronger than this now. 

It is what we claim to developers .... 

Edited May 15, 2014 by marcoagf

[Amagi 1,728]

I'm complaining because I want Shaft much stronger than this now. 

It is what we claim to developers .... 

 

Any more questions? You just need to use shaft properly.

 

I suggest you do a test against another weapon; on any map in the game; 1 on 1 

Shaft was not made for duels. *facepalm*

It was made for sniping. 

[marcoagf 47]

 

Shaft was not made for duels. *facepalm*

It was made for sniping. 

Each has their own opinion 

Unfortunately, you did not understand my

What I want to say is that for a really balanced game, a weapon must be equivalent to another in any circumstance. 

As a sniper, I have to have the same chance of beating anyone.

 

Many of the players with Shaft think all this wonderful 

That's why it always ends up being nerfed Shaft 

 

While other players with weapons asking for improvements to their equipment; Shaft many, are traitors to themselves 

[Amagi 1,728]

What I want to say is that for a really balanced game, a weapon must be equivalent to another in any circumstance. 

Have you seen this video?

"The process of balancing turrets and hulls is a never-ending effort"

"There is no such thing as creating a perfectly-balanced game"

 

Shaft is not nerfed. (Actually it is buffed since it's arcade mode got more useful) You just don't know how to use it right.

 

It needed to be weak in close-range because Shaft was made for sniping/camping. 

Edited May 15, 2014 by Stinger911

[Amagi 1,728]

What many people forget is that Shaft is very specialized. Don't bother using it in DM or small maps, as it will fare very poorly. Be careful of players with Lead paint, and keep in mind that you can't one shot Dictator/Viking/Titan/Mammoth users. In the case of Dictator/Viking users, one fully charged shot and one follow-up arcade shot will usually take them out.

Shaft is quite effective in DMs on large maps like Madness or Desert. (Don't bother in Polygon/Highland)

 

 

 

Tips for using Shaft in DMs

 

*Make sure to use that arcade shot to it's fullest, you might make some kill-steals with that.

 

*You might also need a light/medium hull as you will be needing to change your camping spots often to make you less predictable and to escape short-ranged weapons. Using a heavy hull makes you a sitting duck when reloading.

 

*Pick up any double powers you can find. Double power means half the charge time and twice the kill rate.

 

*Place mines in your blind spots

 

*Watch out for Railguns!

Edited May 15, 2014 by Stinger911

[Dreams_Never_Die 71]

i will take shaft m3 in future,but for now rico m3 tommorow xD

[Thekillerpenguin 1,731]

 

What I want to say is that for a really balanced game, a weapon must be equivalent to another in any circumstance. 

 

If every weapon was equivalent to another in any circumstance, then there would be no point in having different weapons.

 

Think about it. A knife is great for cutting vegetables, but do you expect me to drink soup with it? Likewise, a spoon is great for drinking soup, but do you expect me to cut vegetables with it? If every weapon must be equivalent to another in any circumstance, I might as well do everything with a spork.

 

Each weapon was meant for a different playstyle and a different situation. Shaft was meant for snipers, not close range assault players. It was meant to be used on larger maps with sightlines, not small ones. If you don't like Shaft's performance on small maps, use a more suitable weapon.

 

I find that Shaft's performance on large maps, like Barda, more than compensate for its lackluster performance on small maps, so it's a good purchase if you like sniping.

[Vettefan22 145]

^ hahaha... sporks :P

[werty8763 1,483]

shaft is my fav.......

im gonna get it m2

i need about 10000 crystals more (btw i can get that much in about 15 hours) :lol:

im waiting for a full garage 50% sale~ :wub:

then LOOK OUT!!! HERE COMES SHAFT M2!!!~ lol ^_^

[werty8763 1,483]

i just played with shaft today (about 3 hours) and i got 3k crystals!!~ so my total right now is 39k + 3K = 42,000 crystals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~ :D

i just need 8k more crystals & and 50% sale and then i will get SHAFT M2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :D  

btw anyone here like shaft as much as i do??~

i just think shaft is cool~ its very complicated, and i like complications ^_^

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a tip:

when against a hornet m2 (the most common hull around my rank)

one scopemode hit + one arcade mode hit = destroyed

OR

5 arcade mode hits = destroyed

 

hope that helped~ :wub:

[juicy210 0]

Let's see some of your favorite spots. Simple or complex let's see them!

[Amagi 1,728]

I don't like to stay in a single camping spot as it makes me a predictable opponent and eventually my enemies will stop passing through my scope.

 

I prefer put my Shaft in a medium/light hull like Hornet or Viking so that I can move around and escape short-ranged weapons while reloading. (Especially in DMs)

[doughnut2100 763]

Shaft simply is not my style anymore. But, on my alt, yes.