Re: Recon or support

**Zoraster** · 08-04-2009, 02:32 PM

I have to say as someone who mostly just plays against supports rather than as one, I am very very infrequently bothered by EMP grenades while infantry. The fuzz lasts a very short while, generally not even long enough to get even a little disoriented.

I know some people swear by it, but I don't see the emp against infantry as an effective use of time or space. I'd carry the emp on the off chance of armor... not its effect on inf.

Obviously I'm not referring to COs emp which can cause major problems.

**Ashikabi** · 08-04-2009, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Zoraster

I have to say as someone who mostly just plays against supports rather than as one, I am very very infrequently bothered by EMP grenades while infantry. The fuzz lasts a very short while, generally not even long enough to get even a little disoriented.

I know some people swear by it, but I don't see the emp against infantry as an effective use of time or space. I'd carry the emp on the off chance of armor... not its effect on inf.

Obviously I'm not referring to COs emp which can cause major problems.

some people dont have such great computers so an emp really slows down there computer and #$^@ up there graphics card. like me. everytime i get hit by a emp i start lagging for the next minute -.-

**Mercenary90** · 08-04-2009, 03:27 PM

It is improbable that even 25% of the players you hit with EMP will actually lag up, especially on TG.

**Zoraster** · 08-04-2009, 03:30 PM

Ahh I wasn't aware it did that... Do you play on a fairly high setting? I play on a low one (admittedly on a decent computer) and never experience emp lag.

**-Str!ker-** · 08-04-2009, 03:35 PM

Thats an easy question for these guys, support is better with team mates and strong team play. I love recon and it was my first unlock, towards the Lambert, but it is hit or miss sometimes. Support is a strong class all around.

**BeSiege82** · 08-04-2009, 04:30 PM

Go with support unless you are a capable Recon user. Before you unlock a lambert, try using one off of a dead body. They are good but can be hard to use if you are not familiar with their feel.

**Sargentkyle23** · 08-04-2009, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Greyed

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The points you made are valid and I realize that I sounded a little harsher then I meant to so you have my apologies for that. I have simply never found the sentry gun to be of much use, and yes while the walker on tunis doesn't re-spawn for however long I find it is a major pain to be switching your kit up in the middle of a game (especially with how much the defib gets used on TG).

You are absolutely right though this has nothing to do with this thread so back on topic I would get that 3rd grenade upgrade and then start up the support tree.

**Fruvous** · 08-04-2009, 11:49 PM

As a SL, I find it very obtrusive when the only kit someone can be is recon.
Recons have their place, sure, but it isn't a very high priority.

A little more of an economic perspective..
There is higher demand for support than recon.

**Mech__Warrior** · 08-05-2009, 12:04 AM

I don't live long enough to use my stuff! >:-( But Support nonetheless.

**Greyed** · 08-05-2009, 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by Fruvous

As a SL, I find it very obtrusive when the only kit someone can be is recon.

Er, but that doesn't apply here. He said he's got Assault/Medic and an Engineer loadout. So if he were to go Recon it would not be his only kit.

**chris_hooper** · 08-05-2009, 07:04 AM

recon ftw.

**INSUNABULA** · 08-05-2009, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by chris_hooper

recon ftw.

A quiet whisper compared to the "barking-clark" crowd.

**Shinigamiryuk** · 08-05-2009, 10:38 AM

I vote support too, I love big guns. Clark ftw!

**ninkybob** · 08-05-2009, 11:20 AM

Yeah, I hate to rule with the majority but Support is the way to go. Despite all this clamoring for the Clark, I find the Ganz to be an extremely enjoyable weapon to use, if it fits your playing style.

**LordKelvin** · 08-05-2009, 01:48 PM

Ganz > Clark at every range except in your face.

Unless you plan to spend the entire round at Com Tower or defending Columns, bring a Ganz.

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