One shotgun buff that would really help a lot

(watsyurdeal) #1

So I noticed that when I am pumping in a round and switch weapons, and switch back, the gun will pump a round in first before it lets me fire again.

I say we get rid of that, so when people switch to a shotgun it’s always ready to go.

(Amerika) #2

[quote=“Watsyurdeal;22349”]So I noticed that when I am pumping in a round and switch weapons, and switch back, the gun will pump a round in first before it lets me fire again.

I say we get rid of that, so when people switch to a shotgun it’s always ready to go. [/quote]

It works like every other gun you didn’t let finish reloading reloading fully by switching. I agree with you but the way it behaves is consistent.

(watsyurdeal) #3

[quote=“Amerika;133992”][quote=“Watsyurdeal;22349”]So I noticed that when I am pumping in a round and switch weapons, and switch back, the gun will pump a round in first before it lets me fire again.

I say we get rid of that, so when people switch to a shotgun it’s always ready to go. [/quote]

It works like every other gun you didn’t let finish reloading reloading fully by switching. I agree with you but the way it behaves is consistent.[/quote]

@Amerika

Yea but those are reload animations, the shotgun’s pump action shouldn’t be considered a reload animation for each shot. It should just be the firing animation, so if you switch weapons in a pinch you aren’t punished when you switch back to the Shotgun.

The way it is currently you switch to a shotgun without letting it cycle, you give the enemy plenty of time to kill or at least take a good portion of your health, meaning you’ll more than likely lose that fight.

(Amerika) #4

Yeah, that’s why I agreed with you. But it is consistent with all guns so it’s something you have to pay attention to if you want to avoid issues.

(Szakalot) #5

its good as is. shotguns benefit greatly from frontloaded damage. without the animation you could peak-shotgunshot-spamsecondary-swich to shotgun-another shotgun shot.

not sure thats necessary, id rather they reward hs more

(wolvie) #6

I know this is semi off topic but I don’t think shotguns need a biff or nerf, just a large and complete rework.

(FalC_16) #7

I liked shotguns pre last patch. I really hate that they were messing up with their buckshot spread and range…

(XavienX) #8

Well it’s technically the same thing happening as the sniper rifles do. As Amerika mentioned, it’s to finish the cock-back animation that you didn’t finish before you switched weapon. I know it’s annoying as hell both for shotguns and sniper rifles but well, those are weapons.