So... what's good about Dilatory Protocol?

[Me0w_XP 523]

Dilatory Protocol used to be something of a camping powerhouse as you could set up ball after ball pretty much anywhere and have great longevity in connecting chains.

It got hit hard by several nerfs and I got it from a Challenge a while back so I'm wondering what it's good for currently, if anything.

[TheCongoSpider 8,957]

On 11/1/2022 at 8:41 PM, Me0w_XP said:

It got hit hard by several nerfs and I got it from a Challenge a while back so I'm wondering what it's good for currently, if anything.

It's good for shutting down a small part of the map, often entrances to bases. Deathly slow ball speed and a significantly longer ball reload force it to be stationary alongside the ball to justify picking it over the others. This limits its potential in normal gameplay. You can play it like a Stock Tesla and still do kinda well as you can use ally/enemies' faster Tesla balls to your own benefit, but why would you take away your self-sufficiency when other options have that and more? 

 

Some maps have structures that Minus-Field and its variants can exploit and are better than Dilatory. Some maps have spots on Dilatory can effectively make use of. One that comes to mind instantly is in one of the bases in Scope. The chain can reach toward the ground and can weaken/kill anyone passing around there. It's one of the reasons why I hate playing in that map. Another is the middle point in Chernobyl SGE. 

 

In the end, it's another case of overnerfing it into a niche. Release Dilatory was too powerful and made hell when in groups with Titans. Current Dilatory makes it near impossible to exploit like before. Minus-Field still has yet to have its price be increased to 245k so maybe when Tesla gets its price hike, its augments may change alongside it. Not sure when that's happening though. The last time a turret got hiked was 5 months ago. 

[TheCongoSpider 8,957]

On 11/1/2022 at 8:41 PM, Me0w_XP said:

 

Forgot about this lovely spot as well. Shuts down 1/3 of that side of the map for the team below. Anyone coming from that side is forced to use a repair kit early or die trying. 

 

 

[Me0w_XP 523]

On 11/2/2022 at 1:28 PM, TheCongoSpider said:

Forgot about this lovely spot as well. Shuts down 1/3 of that side of the map for the team below. Anyone coming from that side is forced to use a repair kit early or die trying. 

 

Where exactly do you stand and fire ball lightning from?

[TheCongoSpider 8,957]

On 11/2/2022 at 1:29 PM, Me0w_XP said:

Where exactly do you stand and fire ball lightning from?

 

[NikmanGT 4,375]

Answered, closed.