But Damn....Hydra!!!

These arguments have always gone on and always will go on. The point is, in my mind, that people should play the game however makes it fun for them. They should also want to help the team win, which makes it more fun.

Support bots, be it line of site Tridents, tulus or Lock on Hydra's/Spirals all play a role. If I a hydra griff can draw 1-2 bots away trying to hunt him down, he's actually contributed a lot to the battle, whether he did a lot of damage or no. I've spent way too much time chasing those guys down before. Experience pilots won't often fall for it, but most of the time someone will. Also, there's a lot to be said for pinning someone behind cover or peppering beacon runners with spirals/hydras. It makes the other team have to pause long enough for the cappers to get into position.

This game keeps evolving, and when a new tactic comes out, people quickly start using that tactic. Granted, most guys in higher tiers are just trying to do as much damage as possible, because there's no reward for bottom 3, even if you win, but that's besides the point. Or is it "beside the point"? Anyways.

I think all the weapons do serve some purpose. I've even had my day ruined by a Noricum.