Awesome news! Pixo testing Ravana and Phase Shift changes!

Yeah nerfing a gun because it's OP on 2 bots, well 3 with Leech is the dumbest thing ever. But Pixo ....

I like the beacon capture, this should shake things up. I think. +1 for Pix (Only way they changed things is if the bottom line was affected somehow. Interesting.)

10% HP reduction? Well Ivory Ravana is now just a Ravana. 47 of 1 minute in Transcendence is the problem OR it should NOT shed affects upon every ability charge.

Game changers would be LD etc. work as intended ......

If one were to be cynical, one could say that not enough folks are putting money down for the Scorp because Ravs are still just so much better overall, especially in beacon games.

Don't use it if you hate it ... don't chase if you don't want to.  

Pretty sure I see a Lvl 70 Poe w/2.12 storms in your starting line-up.

No I get it dude, I know what it takes man ... you're not going to be relevant not running the latest META gear.  I've seen the golden spooge fest videos.

I'm just saying, just play what's fun and you enjoy.  It all comes down to gear and play time to stay "on top", clans coordination, gear and time.

I always like to pick peoples brains in the thought process, that's all ... especially LL'er and why they do it.

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2nd Question. Drones. Say you hate them with a passion, but you and your clan is getting left behind because of the disadvantage you are now at ...

Will you purchase/buy/chase them to stay relevant?  Or would you accept demotions because you don't feel the need to chase?

Curious, as to not derail the thread you can PM or not answer at all.  It's cool.

Hi All,

I like this. Would be great if beacon mechanic for Ravana and PS could hit live server. It is more ‘realistic’ that a bot that travels the warp is not able to interact with the physical world. This will need some more plotting and scheming by the user, nice.
Nerf to Storm is not necessary for me but looking at test server video’s by some teletubers it is still very strong.

When I started playing again two months ago the first thing I did was start building Ravana to replace my Spectre storm, as imagined it to be the Spectre 2.0. But somehow I cannot fall in love with it like I did with the (even neutered) Spectre storm. It plays so sluggish and out of tune, but it is a strong bot for sure. Don’t have the pilot, using the regular Spectre pilot I already had for the Storm skills, so that might be part of the reason. Cannot seem to get it in recruitment center, where my son gets it every two days or so aaargh.
But last month I won the Fenrir in SC and counter to what I believed that is an awesome bot that feels right in my hands even only lvl7. It is now lvl9 with leadhoses 2.12 and has replaced the Ravana. Maybe when I finally do get the pilot I’ll try again.

m2c
Lepe out

My Storm Ravana is effective, but I don't like using it. It's kinda boring. I had PS on it, but switched to the Jump module for mobility and to unlock my inner BB . PS is useful in many situations (like when I'm trying to run past you to your home beacon), but I don't like that it can be used to capture beacons. This is a good thing

Pix is so 「fluffernutter」ed up, BTW...anything to do with nerf's buffs whatever is completely BS.  The list is long of crap we've been fed.  Think the nerf to specter and the buff to blitz.  They're going to nerf Ravana and do nothing with Blitz?...and I don't read anybody being upset by blitz.  OBTW...no compensation for time and effort to bring a bot or weapon to competitive levels.  Lies and more lies...whatever...quit or play on!

Maybe its just me but, It seems if Pixonic actually tested gear more thoroughly instead of just rushing it to the game we wouldnt see as many of these "re balances". I also think this happens a lot because in my heart I feel the designers of the game are poor players and feel the need to have robot "abilities" to make up for there own short comings in basic tactics and situational awareness. Its like I said about Scorpion, I can see someone at Pix saying " its not fair! I cant seem to sneak up on the reds without getting killed! What we need is a bot that has a built in ability to do that so I dont have to learn how to be patient and stalk properly". Anyway, Just my take on the game over the past couple of years..

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I cant believe some are falling for this Pix 「dookie」 again. As soon as they get rid of the ravana (or tone it down) there will be something new to take its place. It will be just as bad if not worse because they need to push the magic button envelope in order to sell power.

For them to sell power the gear has to be OP and hence degrade the balance and game play significantly.

Look at the history Haechi, Bulgasari, ST, Specter, Ares.......

This will 'potentially' be the end of the Ravana and phase shift (at least in Beacon Rush and Domination).

If you can't use transcendence or phase shift if you are 1 v 1 on a contested beacon then it's just not worth the risk in BR or Dom.  Ravana's ability and PS are both 3 seconds. If you are defending a blue beacon versus a tankier, higher firepower or healthier bot and by using an ability will possibly turn that beacon white then folks will phase out the Ravana. I'm not sure if 3 seconds will turn an occupied beacon in 1 vs 1. In 1 vs 2, I'm pretty sure the 2 reds will change it white in 3 secs. Or if you're fighting over a white beacon and by hitting the ability button it can turn blue...ouch... that's a deal breaker for me using that bot.

I think I agree and it's certainly one of the better balances Pix has suggested. I totally agree with the Ravana nerf (yes I have one!), not so much on the shotgun nerf as I thought the previous nerf was sufficient (I liked the balance between these and the corona, one damage, one lockdown), and also not sure on the PS. The PS was a universally accessible skill allowing regular bots to come out in the open and take/contest a beacon. With every bot now having to be 'visible' while turning a beacon, it'll be near impossible to change a beacon at the end when there's a Ming/any bigger bot in range, unless perhaps you have a pantheon bot or cloaking module? Eitherway, it's a universal disadvantage so we'll see! *small golf clap for Pixonic!