I had a different KF Primary experience. (Destiny)

by CruelLEGACEY , Toronto, Monday, June 20, 2016, 21:24 (3171 days ago) @ Harmanimus

However, even in high level play "feel" is really important. That is why I like Doom of Chelchis. I hit with it more often, more reliably, and more frequently than most Scouts I use. And that's why I keep any weapon. Other than Quillim' Terminus none of the KF Raid weapons scream amazing, but I have good luck with using them because they "feel" right. Same reason I rocked Atheon's Epilogue and Dr. Nope for so long in Year one.

A lot of the metagaming doesn't impact me. Even if I'm playing the higher tier activities. Usually because I perform better with weapons that have the right feel compared to the numerically superior ones. (Doom of Chelchis/Conviction II made for the last "fun" Trials I played)

I'm totally with you when it comes to "feel", up to a point. I think finding a weapon that suits your personal timing and rhythm is a big part of any shooter. But I also find I eventually hit a wall while taking that approach.

Maybe it's just luck, maybe my perception is skewed, or maybe I'm in an awkward spot on the SBMM curve, but I frequently find myself going up against VERY GOOD PvP players in the crucible. Players who have min-maxed the heck out of their gear and subclass, and play with lethal efficiency. At a point, "feel" just isn't enough against those players. I'm not speaking hypothetically, it has literally been my experience with the game. I played for ages using the guns I felt most comfortable with, and then Thorn & Hawkmoon happened. It didn't matter how good I was with my favorite guns; My enemy and I would start firing at the same time, I'd land every shot, and then I'd die before I could finish them off. Unfortunately, Destiny still has a short list of primary weapons that will kill you faster than any other primary weapons. The difference might be slim, but against highly skilled players that slim difference can feel insurmountable.

Fortunately, we have a bit more diversity in what I would consider "top tier" primaries at this point than we did in year 1. If I feel like playing aggressively I'll use my DoP or Last Word. If I want to keep my distance I'll use Mida or one of my favorite pulse rifles. But I do generally feel limited to a few options when the going gets tough.

Of course, my best game ever was with my Titan (statistically my worst PvP character) and Phinalla's Peril (a gun I usually suck with) so maybe I'm just all over the place lol