Hi Fatshark,
I have a question about the recent weapon changes. Over the past few days, I’ve been trying the Arbites Shock Maul and the Ogryn Slab Shield. The Arbites Shock Maul’s light 1 → block loop now feels much worse, and the Ogryn Slab Shield’s heavy 1 → block loop also feels worse.
From what I understand, this may have been done to limit certain mouse macros or mods. Before the update, it was said that this wouldn’t affect normal play. However, I’ve never used anything like that, and I can still feel the difference in how it handles. I don’t consider my reflexes to be particularly fast; most average players can match or exceed my attack speed. I think both the Arbites Shock Maul’s light 1 → block loop and the Ogryn Slab Shield’s heavy 1 → block loop are important combo routes and are useful in many situations. This update has almost ruined the Arbites Shock Maul’s light 1 → block loop.
I haven’t tested every weapon in the patch notes, so I’m sure there are others I’ve missed. Finally, I don’t mean any disrespect to your design intent. I’ve put thousands of hours into this game, and I love the melee feel. When combos feel sticky, it really bothers me. Please hear me out. I’d like to know if this was an overcorrection, and whether there’s a way to limit exploitative use while still preserving the feel.
Thanks.