Just to clarify Firebug microwave gun has less SPLASH DAMAGE, not less direct damage.I maybe the only one pleased with this.And let's face it firebug was better before they made it op due to bugs, now I can go back to playing fire bug as it's not like cheating anymore.Also hopefully they'll be less idiots setting 6 scrakes on fire at a time, or less accidently catching one on fire.
Also I was on a 6man survivalist team on suicidal all low low levels (highest 5/6 lowest 0) and we made it to the boss, although we are all friends and normally rip h.O.e.It was fun to change weapon combos finding what works best for you and your team.Iv actually come to start liking survivalist.I think there is more to it than meets the eye, and can be a great perk.
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After playing it abit more I'm kinda torn on it, its fun but not a serious perk.The skills definitely need alot of attention and the passives need boosting, it is virtually useless against the boss compared to other perks on hell on earth. But I must say having a scar, pulveriser and cross bow is soo much fun but being burnt to death with your own molotov is bull****.