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Post by descentx on Oct 29, 2018 18:40:31 GMT -5
I am in champion league and i don't see much falcon on battlefield this tell me if its not viable
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 18:46:07 GMT -5
Its okay. The main reason you dont see a ton of Falcons in Champions League is that one heavy slot doesn't output enough damage, and unless you use the Falcon for long range, it wont survive dropping shields in fistfights. I use one in my long range hangar with an avenger, but its just meh.
Pursuer is much more fun to drive and the better all around bot.
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Post by pattykun16 on Oct 30, 2018 1:27:20 GMT -5
Pursuer's are much more viable because they become harder to hit in stealth and get a speed boost. Falcon only reduces oncoming damage, so you still get damage, just at a smaller rate. I can see a Falcon being good though, like waiting for an opponent to unleash all they've got and then counter them with all you've got.
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Post by descentx on Oct 30, 2018 1:39:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the head up I appreciate it.
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Post by Koalabear on Oct 30, 2018 12:51:48 GMT -5
I think Falcons will be a good Greek bot counter, while the Greek bots seem to be made to counter stealth bots.
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Post by Joopiter on Oct 30, 2018 12:59:37 GMT -5
At this point in the game, you'll get more mileage out of pursuer. It's good use of a hangar slot since it can be a solid beacon runner or top brawler. I liked the falcon on the test server, but just haven't gotten around to leveling mine with so much other stuff out there now.
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Post by MarauderCatIsEdgy on Oct 30, 2018 13:06:30 GMT -5
How about you sell the pursuer. If it is your only stealth bot keep it ( if you have more than 1 stalker the pursuer will still count as the only stealth) . If you have more than 1 stealth (not counting stalkers) then sell it.
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Post by BossieBos on Oct 30, 2018 13:13:17 GMT -5
Think one of the reasons why you don’t see a lot of Falcons, is because it’s got an odd mechanic and it feels unnatural to have opponents unload fully and then lower the shields to counter. I guess. Pursuer is more straight forward. Everyone that liked playing with a Stalker, will certainly love playing with a Pursuer. Ironically, Falcon is probably a good Pursuer counter bot. Take in 33% damage while stealthed, then reveal the 2 heavies and jump away while unloading, once stealth ends. I’ve been wanting to upgrade mine for a long time now... as a Mender... and Bulwark. Gotta love new upgrade timers.  |
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Post by PixelPower6 on Oct 30, 2018 13:41:24 GMT -5
What kind of stupid question is this.
TAKE BOTH!!!
Ok, I know how it works but I had to do this
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Post by no pain 80 on Oct 30, 2018 14:46:21 GMT -5
i run both in my hangar: a falcon with an avenger on the main and thunders on the fangs, and a gust pursuer. I am now leveling my falcon and the avenger. As to my pursuer, i am going to replace it with mercury soon. this decision is based on the fact that my low level pursuer was significantly downgraded after the recent (14%) nerf on gusts, and it is now not surviving long enough, or inflicting any significant damage during stealth to enjoy it.
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Post by kevmac on Oct 30, 2018 15:07:24 GMT -5
Gusts were nerfed? I'm so fed up with Pixs'bait'n'switch ploy.
If only people wouldn't cry so loud when a weapon that kills them isn't in their arsenal. If a weapon or bot takes me down regularly I won't complain about it, I start planning on getting one,or two.
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Post by orionpax on Oct 30, 2018 16:50:23 GMT -5
i run both in my hangar: a falcon with an avenger on the main and thunders on the fangs, and a gust pursuer. I am now leveling my falcon and the avenger. As to my pursuer, i am going to replace it with mercury soon. this decision is based on the fact that my low level pursuer was significantly downgraded after the recent (14%) nerf on gusts, and it is now not surviving long enough, or inflicting any significant damage during stealth to enjoy it. I didn't like my pursuer until I put halos on it. It's a beast now and I love it. I also run a root mender. I haven't leveled up my falcon yet though. Soon hopefully.. |
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Post by ystava on Oct 31, 2018 11:40:30 GMT -5
I am in champion league and i don't see much falcon on battlefield this tell me if its not viable We've got a few in the clan. They are viable. I think their viability depends on the rest of your hangar. I think they require a lot of smarts to pilot right. What they are good for. Front line camping. They are very hard to kill and hard to chase off a beacon. For me, the fundamental flaw is you have to be hyper aware. When you go fangs out and some mid or long ranger power hitter sees you... you're going to pay fast. |
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Post by ystava on Oct 31, 2018 11:41:42 GMT -5
Gusts were nerfed? I'm so fed up with Pixs'bait'n'switch ploy. If only people wouldn't cry so loud when a weapon that kills them isn't in their arsenal. If a weapon or bot takes me down regularly I won't complain about it, I start planning on getting one,or two. Slightly. So much changed in the last update you can't consider buffs and nerfs in isolation. I fear Pursuer/Gust |
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Post by erik1 on Nov 1, 2018 13:11:38 GMT -5
I'm only a gold player, but here are my two thoughts.
I think they're both great, but the pursuer is easier to handle. If you want to choose one, go for the pursuer. I got the hang of it within 3 games. The Falcon took a lot longer to get the hang of
Perhaps one reason there aren't a lot of Falcons on the field is they've only recently buffed it, giving it 3 heavy slots instead of one heavy and two medium. I have a Gust Pursuer and an Avenger Falcon. I like them both, and they're somewhat interchangeable given my play style. I use my Pursuer primarily as a beacon capper and for sneak attacks that may or may not kill the opponent. I use the Falcon primarily as a killer or as a team support unit. Actually, the Falcon is my favourite bot in my hanger
Pursuer:
* Can be made almost invincible with it's stealth ability, but it lasts only 10 seconds. Then you have to watch your lower HP carefully
* Super fast! Great for getting beacons
* Great firepower when close to an opponent. The stealth ability will help with this
Falcon:
* Can jump
* Can have a virtual HP of 558,000!!!! when you're not using all three weapons. Useful when there's less cover on the battle field
* Fast enough to make an emergency beacon capper
* Three heavy weapons kill faster than three light weapons
* Although you lose your damage resistance with fangs-out, this means nothing when you surprise your opponent from behind or when he's waiting for his ammunition to reload. One of my favourite moves is to let the enemy focus his fire on one of my teammates and then surprise him from the side. Not to steal kills, but because the Falcon is meant to deal damage and not to tank damage
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