Re: Mistake in PPB data?
I find that the strength of the PPB varies with the size of the game... Some games they dominate, other games they are wasted research. KOTH games (usually quick, 1 vs 1 games on small map) generally don't see them as much. In a game where allies are trading tech, they can dominate the midgame. But by the time the end game rolls around, they are usually replaced with the APB.
Other suggested tweaks I've seen that seem good:
- considerably reduce the damage for levels 1 and 2
- reduce damage on all levels by 5-10
- give it a -10% to hit
- increase the Rads cost (which is already quite high)
- make Physics 3 a prereq instead of physics 2 (maybe swapping it with Cloaking Technology)
Another factor that might make the PPB seem so amazing in your group is "groupthink" -- since everyone is using it, esp the winner, it appears that it is the only weapon worth using. It is a good weapon, but in certain situations (mostly economical), I think the Meson BLaster is the better midgame choice. And if my research is low for whatever reason, the lowly DUC IV can sometimes suffice.
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