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Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse, Stranded - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2025 9:32 am
by Decker
New 3 stage event starting in Hallowed Eve.
Another assault weapon and this time it starts with seek & destroy ability which may well make it useful.
Lets just see...
Re: Hallowed Eve - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2022
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2025 1:29 pm
by GWD
Seek and Destroy is indeed a positive trait. Unfortunately, it doesn't work well with the Headshot perk since aiming is not a factor. Anxious to see what is added to the next two weapon levels in the event. That, plus the SMs make this an event worth playing.
Another BIG positive is that the weapon is an R32 so it can be used in regions to replay them. (Unless it is a mistake by GL.) That will be very useful for those players that have not completed all regions (like me!). Assign it to one of the 10 SM slots with a suit of choice and it will come up as equipped on each level.
Re: Hallowed Eve - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2022
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2025 1:44 pm
by Decker
Interesting, I didn't notice that as you can't normally use exotic event weapons in regions, wonder if that's changing...
Re: Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:15 am
by Decker
Stage 2 and more improvements to the weapons attributes, can it be a suitable weapon for high tier SM's???
Re: Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 3:10 pm
by GWD
It would be nice to have Unlimited Ammo perk at Stage 3 but it is very doubtful. The "detonation on reload" that Stage 2 has negates that possibility.
Perhaps Symbiosis would round out the weapon at Stage 3. Unfortunately, it only has a minor hit boost to an already underpowered weapon. But we really won't know the usefulness until the end of the event. Just like GL planned it.
Re: Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse, Stranded - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 9:12 am
by Decker
And onto stage 3, still early on but looks a little promising. The attributes have really stacked up.
EDIT: starting to have second thoughts, when it takes a mag and a half (upgraded) to take out 1 boat...
Re: Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse, Stranded - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 1:43 pm
by GWD
Great upgrades...especially Symbiosis. The problem is that there is very little power in the weapon even when upgraded. It is way down on my Assault list of weapons. As stated before, it will be great for past Regions / Assault completion. That may be my next goal after the event ends.
Not sure about the required armor suit for Stage 3. I tried it on Chapter 1/Mission 5. It automatically killed the sniper but it is a bit on the useless side. It also killed a drone in Ch 1/Mission 2. Furthermore, it probably has little use in PVP unless it kills those pesky Suppressors, which is doubtful since they don't kill you outright. There are likely other suits that would be more successful.
Re: Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse, Stranded - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 6:17 pm
by Corporal Kiwi
The problem we have is that the weapon does not lock on to boats, looking at the aim point it appears to be consistantly behind them. Until this is fixed trying to sink 7 boats will be impossible
Re: Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse, Stranded - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 8:42 pm
by GWD
Corporal Kiwi wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2025 6:17 pm
The problem we have is that the weapon does not lock on to boats, looking at the aim point it appears to be consistantly behind them. Until this is fixed trying to sink 7 boats will be impossible
Hmmm. The weapon doesn't seem to lock on but is freewheeling. Is it that the bullets do not lock on and hit the boat for a kill? Didn't notice that but it would be a serious problem. I need to pay more attention.
Re: Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse, Stranded - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 4:57 am
by GWD
GWD wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2025 8:42 pm
Corporal Kiwi wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2025 6:17 pm
The problem we have is that the weapon does not lock on to boats, looking at the aim point it appears to be consistantly behind them. Until this is fixed trying to sink 7 boats will be impossible
Hmmm. The weapon doesn't seem to lock on but is freewheeling. Is it that the bullets do not lock on and hit the boat for a kill? Didn't notice that but it would be a serious problem. I need to pay more attention.
OK, now I see what you mean after experimenting. My guess is that the missing of shots has to do with the Stability upgrades not being fully complete. But there is a workaround.
Try not zooming in at all. Leave the scope so only the crosshair appears and shoot bursts. All the bullets seem to hit then for some reason. Try it and see if you agree.
Re: Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse, Stranded - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:24 pm
by Corporal Kiwi
Looks like there was a minor patch last night as I had Full Screen this morning, usually only happens after Patches or Upgrades. Tried the 'open sight' and it worked requiring around 1/3 of a Mag. Also tried the zomm and it was about the same, noting that the weapon is at 80% it is showing its weakness already.
Re: Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse, Stranded - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2025 8:51 am
by Decker
Know what you mean, I'm in two minds about this one now.
Re: Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse, Stranded - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2025 5:37 am
by Corporal Kiwi
Well at 90% it can't touch a 'Mid Range Base', another POS
Re: Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse, Stranded - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2025 2:33 pm
by GWD
Corporal Kiwi wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2025 5:37 am
Well at 90% it can't touch a 'Mid Range Base', another POS
Sadly, this weak weapon nonsense has been going on for well over a year. Base defense has increased while weapons have remained static. I'm finding that skipping bases or applying resources is the option in PVP.
This assault weapon will be useful as an R32 weapon in Regions. I've already used it quite a bit. Better than just a wall-hanger, I guess.
Re: Hallowed Eve, Dubai Eclipse, Stranded - 3 Stage Event - 07/02/2025
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2025 9:27 am
by Decker
And as usual these events are rigged to make the players pay though the nose, talk about unbalanced drops...