Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-30787198-20180512093912

So, there's been a hot buzz around the M249 lately.

But, let's just talk about general weapon balance. No, I'm not talking about stats, I'm talking about usability.

Every weapon in R2DA is equally as valid.

Look at the first weapon you get in the game. The Steyr-M.

This is an excellent starter weapon. It is usable in most situations, but isn't completely overpowered. Even at rank 30, it is a reliable secondary.

How about the Double Barrel shotgun? This weapon performs well even at higher ranks. It's ability to almost 1 shot all enemies (atleast with double shot equipped) makes it viable even in late game.

To finish it off, the colt python. Ah, the colt python, truly an unslung hero of R2DA. It may not have the raw stopping power of the CK Swat, but it's still a great weapon. If you can land headshots, absolutely get this.

So, whats my point? My point is that although there ARE better options out there, it doesnt make the lower rank weapons any worse. It makes R2DA better than most games, because it's not a game where the person who spends their moms credit card on ingame cash wins. 