Howdy there! Here's a thread for the MWUWA's! Mmmwuwa....yes, that will do nicely. Here, you can post what weapon, piece of equipment, killstreak, or other variety of gear you find to be the most lackluster in your time spent playing Multiplayer in Modern Warefare 3 and your reason(s) for that belief. Please be sure to keep your posts coherent, respectful, and feel free to discuss, NOT ARGUE, for or against the choices posted here. I'll go ahead and start with.....*drumroll*
The Riot Shield!
Pro's: Awesome potential. It has wonderful bullet absorbing abilities and, with the right perks, can turn its user either into a nimble battering ram or a juggernaut all but impervious to bullets and explosives alike.
Cons: Inconsistency in effectiveness and severe tradeoffs depending on perks. Inlike other weapons, the shield is required to trade every new strength for a crippling weakness. If you wish, for instance, to tote an extra primary weapon for added firepower (via the Overkill perk), you must sacrifice a blast shield (which protects you from dying to a semtex grenade being stuck to you) and the ability to receive points towards a kill streak via assists (which is rewarded through the Hardline Pro perk). If you want to be able to switch between your weapons faster (via Scavenger Pro), you must sacrifice the longer sprinting available through Extreme Conditioning.
As far as the inconsistency goes, the riot shield is only as effective as your connection and your team. Even with a good connection, you are easy prey for more nimble foes (who seem to be able to sprint past you or jump over you to stab you in the back with impunity) and, more often than not, your team will not take advantage of the mobile distraction you offer.
Summary: The Riot Shield, while good, falls prey to lag and inexperienced or downright dim teammates. Use at your own risk!
Your turn!
The Riot Shield!
Pro's: Awesome potential. It has wonderful bullet absorbing abilities and, with the right perks, can turn its user either into a nimble battering ram or a juggernaut all but impervious to bullets and explosives alike.
Cons: Inconsistency in effectiveness and severe tradeoffs depending on perks. Inlike other weapons, the shield is required to trade every new strength for a crippling weakness. If you wish, for instance, to tote an extra primary weapon for added firepower (via the Overkill perk), you must sacrifice a blast shield (which protects you from dying to a semtex grenade being stuck to you) and the ability to receive points towards a kill streak via assists (which is rewarded through the Hardline Pro perk). If you want to be able to switch between your weapons faster (via Scavenger Pro), you must sacrifice the longer sprinting available through Extreme Conditioning.
As far as the inconsistency goes, the riot shield is only as effective as your connection and your team. Even with a good connection, you are easy prey for more nimble foes (who seem to be able to sprint past you or jump over you to stab you in the back with impunity) and, more often than not, your team will not take advantage of the mobile distraction you offer.
Summary: The Riot Shield, while good, falls prey to lag and inexperienced or downright dim teammates. Use at your own risk!
Your turn!