Mar 16, 2012 9:26 AM
#MW3 latest hotfix LMG buff
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So several hours ago Mr. Bowling tweeted that he had just released a hotfix to MW3. Included in the hotfix is a minimum damage buff to LMGs. What exactly does this mean? Is it for all LMGs?
it's for all lmg's and it's supposed to mean you can kill a little quicker at longer ranges when the bullet damage is at the minimum.
I'm not sure about the numbers, but they do feel very weak for what you got.
He said the same weeks ago,i think it will change nothing like the last buff.402 released nothing,he is a liar and trash talker.
Does anyone even see enough lmgs being used to justify spending (programming) time to buff them? Even if it is merely adjusting a few numbers. But maybe that is why they are trying to enhance them so that someone will use them. I see the odd m60 but never anything else. I have only used a lmg once or twice and they are very weak and very slow, this buff will not presuade me to start using them.
@ huntingnoluck: I use them all the time!
Yeah there are a couple of maps that it might be ok on. Village, Outpost, maybe Downturn(?). Would you suggest a silencer? But I think I found them hard to use because of the maps more then anything. Too small, too many quick corners.
Right I don't use them in all maps either, Downturn yea I use it. The first few times they feel very slow but they are excelent at supressing fire, and the larger clips are great when two or more are coming at you, these clips run them down. Oh use stalker.
I might try one of these tonight, what lmg do you feel is the best for a noob like me?
MK46
Don't forget arkaden and hardhat and you can switch out stalker if you use grip and speed instead that way can pop on steady aim.
Nice multi kill!
My most used weapon is an LMG and it's my favorite gun in the game. I don't think it needed a buff, but I'll take it.
I have used LMGs on every map in the game (except for several of the newer maps) and I you can do just as well as an AR or a SMG, you just have to change up your play style a bit.
For a beginner LMGs I would suggest either the L86 SW or the MK46, both of these guns have good fire rates and lowish/manageable recoil.
I also like going two attatchments with a grip and an optical or silencer, however while this what I prefer I would suggest that you try a bunch of different set ups till you find one that you like. As an example I have a friend that likes using an ACOG with a Silencer on his MG36...I have no idea how he makes it work but he does.
as for perks, Stalker is your friend, first perk is your choice but I really like Recon, I usually either quick draw or hardline except when I am using a silencer
I generally hate all of the LMG iron sights (except for the mk46 and the PKP, too much extra crap on them so I usually use a red dot but that's a personal choice.
Important to note that you get better recoil patterns if you are either prone or crouched.
good luck
Thank you!
Thanks for the info. This makes me want to play one tonight.
I have used them from time to time and think quickdraw and stalker are key perks to use. 1st perk is personal choice I run either SOH or blindeye with skorpion or stinger as secondary. I will break out the L86 again tonight to see if the buff helps because they were not as good as they should be at long range.
For set up I like using kick and red dot or Attachments with grip and red dot.
on the L86 the thermal scope = almost zero recoil and very very tight accuracy
Roumers I have heard say that this makes all the LMG's a 3 hit kill at any range. I'm at work so can't confirm it but if it's true it is awesome. It gives the LMG's a defined role.
I use LMGs a lot. I love them when I'm defending an objective. They take getting use to but work great when defending points
dont forget that the L86 and the Mk46 get 0 recoil when you put a thermal sight on it. Works beastlyon long ranges.
I did not know this. I've been using the red dot sight and have had decent success. The only thing about the Thermal Scope is the intense motion blur
I think they made the LMGs like they were in MW2, meaning there is no damage dropoff at any range. Definitely makes LMGs more useable, but I still think their biggest downfall is the lack of mobility. So many tight corners, and not a ton of really long sightlines make LMGs a bit tough to use
So I used the MK46 last night. Got it leveled to where I got speed prof (21?). They seem much better than before. Thanks for the info about the thermal, I gotta try that. I use marksman for ARs and have been using it on the MK46 as well, it's helpful for finding that guy hiding in the bushes.
the first time i used the L86 with thermal sight and marksman on village,it felt like i was cheating,it was so easy to pick of kills at distance its like firing a laser beam,you wanna give it a go its very entertaining!
So I tried the pkp last night for a few matches, I tried lots of different games and maps. Then I started dropzone using it... it really works well in that game mode. I died a few times trying to reload after only a few rounds fired (that is a horrible habit that I have, shoot someone and reload no matter how many shells I have left in the magazine). I think an lmg might work extremely well on liberation in any game mode.
Yup was using the L86 again last night and noticed a pretty good improvement with it also used the default class MK46 when I prestiged again and thought it was better than before as well.
Seemed to be getting 3 hit kills at all ranges.
Mk and M60 are the best hands down with a buff they will be much better. I hope this is true. My fav classes are my M60 and MK and I use them on every map.
You wanna mind **** people grab your M60 on dome. It pisses em off cuz everyone uses shottys and smg's.
MK46-speed-rapid fire
Ext. cond
Qdraw
Stalker. The piss everyone off class. Plus it looks tits gold. The only better gold gun on the game is the Pecheneg. That gun looks so cool gold.
About time really, don't quote me on this but I think this is the only CoD where the damage on the LMG's actually drops off. A nice minor buff!!!
Use the L86 LSW with grip and a thermal scope if you want a weapon that has next to no recoil and can 3 hit kill at any range. No need to thank me.