4.89 Missiles & Sidewinder Poll

[Skyelius]

Hey everyone,

A couple of days ago, I made a small chart comparing 4.89 missiles. Here's what we have presently:

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Paralyzer - guided

S.Dmg: 15,000_____Ammo: 20_____S.DPS: 2,107_____Total.S.Dmg: 301,000

Firestalker - guided

H.Dmg: 3,500______Ammo: 30_____H.DPS: 1,155_____Total.H.Dmg: 105,000

Sidewinder - guided

H.Dmg: 7,800______Ammo: 25_____H.DPS: 780_______Total.H.Dmg: 195,000

Cannonball - unguided

H.Dmg: 10,000_____Ammo: 15_____H.DPS: 2,500______Total.H.Dmg: 150,000

Catapult - unguided & imprecise

H.Dmg: 2,500______Ammo: 120____H.DPS: 15,000____Total.H.Dmg: 300,000

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[Poll Option 1] - Sky's Proposal 1: Reduce the Sidewinder's Total Hull Damage by reducing ammo count + buff or change other missile stats (EXPLAIN)
[Poll Option 2] - Sky's Proposal 2: Proposal 1 + nearly zero the Sidewinder's shield damage (only good vs. hull) + + buff or change other missile stats (EXPLAIN)
[Poll Option 3] - Sky's Proposal 3: Proposal 2 + buff or change other missile stats (EXPLAIN)
[Poll Option 4] - Wesker's Proposal: Delete the Sidewinder :^)

Comment: I take Poll Option 3; Besides nerfing Sidewinders' ammo count and shield damage, I think the Cannonball needs a buff; the Catapult missile pod is just too good compared to it.

Personal Note: I don't use Sidewinders. However, they are a ruthless counter to careless jousting and heavy arcade-style boxing which is the most popular "pro-level" dueling style. I do not like this style because it reminds me how FL is a fun arcade game and not a fun space/flight sim. As such, I don't think making missiles nearly useless or having average pilots stand 0.01% chance against boxing abuse is a viable option. In vanilla, missiles were super OP, but I think that making them useless again is silly too...

-Sky

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