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Post by cypho on Apr 19, 2017 4:01:32 GMT -5
There seems to be a bit of a buzz about the newly buffed Rogatka. I don't have one and I've never played test server, but it seems to me that they've announced buffs to the Rog at the same time as advertising the release of the new Dash bot(s) which do the same job, but with more fire power.
I may have that wrong, but I'm sure I saw a pic of a dash bot with three medium hardpoints. I don't know how quick it is, but I assume from the name it's not slow. So, why bother getting the Rog when we know something more powerful is on the way?
Surely not Pix squeezing a few extra purchases out of a redundant bot before the new one is released!?!
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Post by ☠♰LUZIFER♰☠ on Apr 19, 2017 4:20:45 GMT -5
I don´t think its necessary to buy one if you still not have a Rog... but if you have one - then it´s a lot of fun to play it :-)
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Post by cypho on Apr 19, 2017 4:28:36 GMT -5
I don´t think its necessary to buy one if you still not have a Rog... but if you have one - then it´s a lot of fun to play it :-) That last part sounds like a good life rule!  |
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Post by Blurred Vision on Apr 19, 2017 7:04:56 GMT -5
OP brings up some interesting points. My take:
* Pixo buffed/updated the Rog because it was much-needed and valid, not to mention heavily requested by many pilots (myself included). Rogatka cost 2500 Au, but after the new MM & leagues, it was no longer viable in upper level play. The buff makes Rog competitive again, which is only right based on the price. If Gareth (1250 Au) and Galahad (2500 Au) are viable throughout the meta, Rog should be too.
* Dash bots comes in 3 flavors: light (Mk I) medium (Mk II) and heavy (Mk III). The light only has 2 medium hard points (same as Rog) but a top speed of 58km/h I believe, whereas Rog's top speed is 60km/h. The medium Dash bot has an Ancile shield and 3 medium weapons, but a top speed of 44km/h. The heavy has a somewhat useless fixed physical shield on its left side, 3 medium weapons, and a top speed of 35km/h or so (can't remember exactly). The "dash" is more of a lateral leap, whereas Rog jumps vertically and laterally, like a Cossack or Griff.
Based on what I've seen in test, my guess it that the Dash bots may be available this summer, if not sometime later in the year. But -- like the Wild West bots -- they'll only be available during events, purchased with event currency, whereas you can buy a Rog right now for Au.
I'm not sure the Rog buff was intended as a money-maker, tho I'm sure Pixonic won't complain if the buff causes more brand-new Rogs to fly off the shelves. IMHO it was in response to much feedback from the player community, and somewhat, vaguely, coincides with maturity of the Dash bots.
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Post by fιяєfℓαмє on Apr 19, 2017 8:26:14 GMT -5
I confuse about buying rogatka or galahad first i don't have them.
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Post by FRΞΞDØM☆F1GHTΞR on Apr 19, 2017 8:28:07 GMT -5
I confuse about buying rogatka or galahad first i don't have them. Galahad first, then Rog. |
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Post by mechtout on Apr 19, 2017 8:31:22 GMT -5
because one you can buy with au, and the other you'll need to shell out a 「dookie」 load of cash for
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Post by FRΞΞDØM☆F1GHTΞR on Apr 19, 2017 8:37:34 GMT -5
because one you can buy with au, and the other you'll need to shell out a ?poo-poo? load of cash for Another consideration is that the Dash bots don't actually exist yet. There's also no word as to when they may exist or how many nerfs they'll get before they go live. And yes, once they do exist, they won't be readily available and they won't come cheap. |
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Post by ⓣⓡⓘⓒⓚⓨ48 on Apr 19, 2017 11:59:28 GMT -5
because one you can buy with au, and the other you'll need to shell out a ?poo-poo? load of cash for Are you referring to the Rog and the Dash bots, respectively? Or the Galahad and the Rog, which are both Au? |
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Post by mechtout on Apr 19, 2017 15:55:22 GMT -5
because one you can buy with au, and the other you'll need to shell out a ?poo-poo? load of cash for Are you referring to the Rog and the Dash bots, respectively? Or the Galahad and the Rog, which are both Au? Rog vs dash |
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