Damage Question...Arkfalls

[Megashira]

Here's my little secret to get top damage in Arkfalls:
I use 2 different weapons, a combat shotgun shotguns and a LMG SAW. Most important skills are Preparedness (reloads the weapon you're not using) and Hunter stance (more crit damage while crouched).

During the arkfalls, my main focus is on the weak spots on the crystals/boss. If I can't hit any, I try to shoot at the mobs (no warriors/monarchs as they have very high damage resistance unless no other mobs are around).

Using 2 a shotgun besides an LMG has 2 mayor upsides compared to using 2 saws. First reason is it makes sure you're not going to shoot all your (rifle)ammo in 20 seconds, then have to run to the ammo crate/search for ammo drops. It simply makes sure you can output damage for a longer time.

Second reason is getting ammo to drop. Only tagging an enemy is enough to let it drop loot after it's been killed. Once I switch to my shotgun, I quickly scan left and right for enemies, shoot in there general direction and then continue firing at the weak spots (let others get the kills, I only want the ammo). With the shotty you can even tag multiple enemies if they're aligned right (so more chance of ammo to drop). This makes sure you'll never have to run all the way to the ammo crate to restock giving you more time to output damage.

TBH I never used overcharge while on an arkfall and I still manage to get top3 ratings 90% of the times.

[Iceberg]

People are still recommending lmgs over the wolfhound? Clearly I need to post more.



Obey the sig.

Damage does not matter, people can still tag one enemy and run off and still get the same rewards you can even if you manage top of the loleader boards.

[T_Archangel]

I have to agree that scores may be bugged (who really cares where they place anyway? It's just fun killing stuff) since quite a few times I have been there for an entire arkfall & killed tons of enemies and revived a few players along the way yet placed 10th with 0 dmg, 0 revives and 0 deaths (and I know I died a few times to boot lol)... Basically might just be an issue somewhere. I still get the reward and still loved killing stuff so not a huge deal but maybe a minor issue to be looked at...

[Iceberg]

I have to agree that scores may be bugged (who really cares where they place anyway? It's just fun killing stuff) since quite a few times I have been there for an entire arkfall & killed tons of enemies and revived a few players along the way yet placed 10th with 0 dmg, 0 revives and 0 deaths (and I know I died a few times to boot lol)... Basically might just be an issue somewhere. I still get the reward and still loved killing stuff so not a huge deal but maybe a minor issue to be looked at...

Also, there are times when you do get damage and checking the boards you should get placed in top 20 but the game doesn't list you anywhere. Even if there are players with 0 damage on there, makes the leader boards pointless in my mind.

[Era]

Damage does not matter, people can still tag one enemy and run off and still get the same rewards you can even if you manage top of the loleader boards.

Some of us actually play this game instead of powerlevel and then ***** on the forums about having nothing to do.

[Iceberg]

Some of us actually play this game instead of powerlevel and then ***** on the forums about having nothing to do.

Good thing I am not saying that I have nothing to do. There is plenty to do, it just needs a few tweaks and fixes and it would be working great. I just find it sad you keep promoting that playing your way is the only way to do ark falls. Due to bugs and problems with this game and its core mechanics, it just doesn't work. Either you have a arkfall that bugs out on you and you can't finish it, or you do not get placed on the leader boards when you do have damage but for some reason the game wont show you on the boards.

People claim they play to get keys, well when you use keys to get lock boxes to get RNG loot that have stats on them that are more or less the same stats as the starter guns, there seems to be no point to them. Yes you may get a gun with some cool bonus, but due to a bug on that gun that bonus now changes each time you zone to co-op or a pvp instance. You then get a gun and bonus you like and the bonus stays, oh but now you maxed out its XP and can not earn any more for that weapon type.

This game has a great promise of being something good but the bugs and glitches and core mechanics are killing it for "most" players. The squeaky wheel gets the grease as it were, that is why some people are on the forums voicing their concerns and contempt for this game.

[T_Archangel]

Some of us actually play this game instead of powerlevel and then ***** on the forums about having nothing to do.

I'm actually just taking a break from the PS3 ATM bud. Wanted to eat so I figure get some forums reading in as for other people being negative that's just how some get... I'm not gonna stop playing this awesome game just cuz of a leader board thing lmao as long as I get my drops, exp and rewards I have noticed there are a few out there tho that just gloom n' doom things no matter what... Have no fear that ain't me lol anyway back to bug stompin'