DEV STREAM ROUND-UP: 8TH FEBRUARY 2016

(Faraleth) #1

Remember, as always, unless specifically stated as confirmed, please take everything with a grain of salt.

Were you aiming to find out something else? Was there something that you’re turtley dying to ask? Check out the FAQ here: http://forums.dirtybomb.nexon.net/discussion/17544/dev-nexon-stream-faq

General:

  • The next update is going live this week and is a fine-tuning update. (This means there will be minimal/no new content, as it’s more focused on balance and fixing)
  • There has been talks in regards to melee camos and will be more info in the future regarding this.

Possible Changes/Updates:

  • Thunder will be receiving some changes in the next update. It will “make him more viable in high level play”.
  • They will be addressing a few of the more desirable/over-powered augments to help bring them more in-line with others.
  • Machine-pistols will be moving away from the SMG’s, and more in-line with the other secondary weapons.
  • They will reduce the effectiveness of some of the more controversial elements, for example, the PDP.
  • There will be a bug fix in regards to the med-packs disappearing into the ground. This caused some to not be picked up on certain areas of maps.

Extra Info:

  • Guest: Naxxus [QA]
  • shoe. thinks Naxxus looks like Turtle. I’m not turtley convinced.
  • Don’t forget the DBNation Valentines Cup is this weekend, on the 13th February: http://dbn.gg/2016/02/02/valentines-cup/
  • Faraleth
(iPod_) #2

I can finally look at a golden katana in the future to come.

(XavienX) #3

No Phantom changes or a little bit more on Vassili updates?

(SteelMailbox) #4

Finally, I have suggested that all the way back in August I think. It’s about damn time we get a bit of more info on that.

YES! Machine pistols were too good for mini SMG’s especially Empire and MP400. I also want Fletcher and Sparks to get nerfed so this is good news.
The PDP was just ridiculous all along and I am glad it is getting a nerf.

(Feley) #5

This was already done in past, but I don’t rly mind it that much…
I started playing Vassili, and MP400 became good weapon to me, so I hope it doesn’t get drastic nerf. :L

(CirclesofJerk) #6

Neat, but is there any talk on Vaseline’s massive jumpshot nerf?

(Mc1412013) #7

Sooooooooo… with the exception of a Thunder buffing this is a nerfing update???

(KattiValk) #8

Sparks is having a bad month.

(Faraleth) #9

@Incoming yeah :frowning: I was fine with the damage drop off, but by the sounds of it, they are going full HAM on destroying her.

I need to ask Pixel if I can borrow his salt cannon.

(Dawnlazy) #10

[quote=“Faraleth;23972”]
[*] Machine-pistols will be moving away from the SMG’s, and more in-line with the other secondary weapons.[/quote]

RIP hopes of seeing crappy pistols like the Caulden or the Simeon buffed instead.

#11

Awesome! Changes look quite decent I believe.

Thanks for your work, Faraleth. :slight_smile:

(p4v) #12

[quote=“Faraleth;23972”]
shoe. thinks Naxxus looks like Turtle. I’m not entirely convinced.[/quote]

Are you convinced now?

(BrazenXXGold) #13

Any News on the South American servers during stream?

(DMaster2) #14

Basically:

  • No new merc
  • Sparks still not fixed
  • Jump sniping still not fixed
  • Nerf to machinepistols
  • Yet again another PDP nerf

what a great patch

(Jesus) #15

[quote=“Faraleth;146962”]@Incoming yeah :frowning: I was fine with the damage drop off, but by the sounds of it, they are going full HAM on destroying her.

I need to ask Pixel if I can borrow his salt cannon.[/quote]

i really fucking hope they give her something else than this fucking empire if they are gonna break everything or else she is gonna be the phantom of medic for me

(RyePanda) #16

[quote=“DMaster2;146983”]Basically:

  • No new merc
  • Sparks still not fixed
  • Jump sniping still not fixed
  • Nerf to machinepistols
  • Yet again another PDP nerf

what a great patch[/quote]

-Yeah, that sucks.
-What do you mean by fixed? The nerf was necessary but not heavy-handed.
-I agree, they need to fix this
-They are quite powerful for a secondary right now, but hopefully the nerf won’t be too big.
-This is welcome, the PDP is still a devastating weapon, and, in my opinion needs a small nerf.

(Amerika) #17

I do wonder what the nerf to machine pistols would be. If it’s only a range nerf like damage falloff or more spread that would affect range then it wouldn’t be too big of a hit since you only use them in close most of the time anyway. But if it’s decreasing damage/fire rate etc. then it would be a huge hit to a couple of mercs and really put the nail in Vassili’ coffin in regards to mobility.

I’m not a huge fan of nerfing things that the community already deems good but not OP. I’d much rather buff other weapons/augments. So the chances of me liking this patch aren’t too high.

(Faraleth) #18

@DMaster2 This update is all about balance and fixing. It’s looking pretty good - and they didn’t exactly read out everything that’s going to be in the update, on stream. It was just a quick summary of some of the main points…

You’re right, there’s no new merc, but the machine pistols and PDP nerfs were probably pretty needed tbh. Other than that, guess we gotta wait.

(Ridi) #19

for example, the PDP.

pls no

(Haki) #20

nerfed jumpshots in the last patch, machine pistols and the PDP in this one…
I wonder what Aimees ability has to be to compensate for these nerfs