playing as firebug: am i really helping the team?
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It is not really the flames that bother me because a good firebug doesn't spray everywhere. It's when the zeds are lit up when I'm playing sharpshooter and I can't make out the head of the scrake behind them because of this. 
Generally firebug in the back is probably better since he is rather fragile, though sometimes putting him in the front can be useful. Obviously having good supports to make sure he doesn't killed by charging gorefasts is important, but when you don't have reliable sharpshooters and a long, narrow path for the zeds to travel tanking husks can be huge.
edit - my fps also tend to lower when I'm too close to a firebug spraying flames, but maybe that's just me.
Generally firebug in the back is probably better since he is rather fragile, though sometimes putting him in the front can be useful. Obviously having good supports to make sure he doesn't killed by charging gorefasts is important, but when you don't have reliable sharpshooters and a long, narrow path for the zeds to travel tanking husks can be huge.
edit - my fps also tend to lower when I'm too close to a firebug spraying flames, but maybe that's just me.
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YouTube - Killing Floor - Teamwork 101 - 04
Speaking of which, where are the firebug videos Jester? Rage!
Speaking of which, where are the firebug videos Jester? Rage!
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Firebug has its purpose but all perks are generally essential to the team.
Although, as of late, I don't think I've found the use for it, and used it properly, which should be to blow clots and crap that are eating your friends alive.
Idk.
Although, as of late, I don't think I've found the use for it, and used it properly, which should be to blow clots and crap that are eating your friends alive.
Idk.
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Well you see the problem is... I don't like using torrents, and getting decent software for free is a real pain. Plus I'm shy
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I'm a level 5 firebug and I love it. I do remember having an hard time at lower levels when the fuel canisters were small and took forever to reload.
Another advantage of the firebug is that your fuel and mac10 ammunition is super cheap and easy to replenish on the map with ammo boxes . I often skip a trip to the trader if my armor is still above 80%.
Another advantage of the firebug is that your fuel and mac10 ammunition is super cheap and easy to replenish on the map with ammo boxes . I often skip a trip to the trader if my armor is still above 80%.
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Well you see the problem is... I don't like using torrents, and getting decent software for free is a real pain. Plus I'm shy
But since you asked
Spoiler!
Unfortunately my microphone on my headset is UBER sensitive. Picks up everything, including my mouse clicks, so there is alot of background noise unfortuantely. Plus Fraps trial only gives me 30 seconds of record time. Hence its in 2 parts.
Ah well, was an interested experience
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Most of the people posting are high levels and playing HoE/Suicidal, the OP is still on normal at level 3 'bug.
I'd say 2 - 3 firebug is almost overpowered for normal mode, if you don't consider ammo, nothing below a fleshpound can really bother you at range. With ammo constraints, you can afford to be somewhat spammy with your fire and everything drops nearly instantaneously.
Clots, gores (admittedly these burn for a few seconds longer than clots), stalkers, and crawlers are nothing to your flamethrower. Scrakes can be taken down alone, and with even one other person to help you, like a commando or support, they're ridiculously easy. Bloats pop quickly to bursts of flame (decreased fire resistance), sirens aren't too tough, husks really can't hurt you, and the fleshpound can be dealt with by your 5 teammates who are watching you in awe.
I don't even carry a mac-10 with my flamer on normal or hard, just a handcannon for husks and any time my primary is too cumbersome.
Hell on Earth? Don't even try it unless you're a maestro of firebug and don't mind being occasionally outshined by other perks.
I'd say 2 - 3 firebug is almost overpowered for normal mode, if you don't consider ammo, nothing below a fleshpound can really bother you at range. With ammo constraints, you can afford to be somewhat spammy with your fire and everything drops nearly instantaneously.
Clots, gores (admittedly these burn for a few seconds longer than clots), stalkers, and crawlers are nothing to your flamethrower. Scrakes can be taken down alone, and with even one other person to help you, like a commando or support, they're ridiculously easy. Bloats pop quickly to bursts of flame (decreased fire resistance), sirens aren't too tough, husks really can't hurt you, and the fleshpound can be dealt with by your 5 teammates who are watching you in awe.
I don't even carry a mac-10 with my flamer on normal or hard, just a handcannon for husks and any time my primary is too cumbersome.
Hell on Earth? Don't even try it unless you're a maestro of firebug and don't mind being occasionally outshined by other perks.
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But since you asked
Spoiler!
Unfortunately my microphone on my headset is UBER sensitive. Picks up everything, including my mouse clicks, so there is alot of background noise unfortuantely. Plus Fraps trial only gives me 30 seconds of record time. Hence its in 2 parts.
Ah well, was an interested experience
Hrm...now the question is...who has a sexier accent? You or Smiff....
OT: Those kinds of videos aren't on YT i don't think. Every firebug video is about how to power level the bug and not how to use the perk.
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Firebug is meant to quickly kill groups of weaker enemies so they team can focus on the stronger stuff. This means that you'll be incinerating Clots, Crawlers, and Stalkers by the dozen. Are you doing that? If so, then yes, you're helping your team.
It's far from an absolute way to tell, but hold down TAB and look at the kills. As a Firebug killing weak enemies en-masse you should be one of the top 2 on the kill board (A Commando or Demolitionist may have more kills than you). If you're at the middle, it's probably okay, but if you're at the bottom, something may be wrong.
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I view firebug a little differently. While I agree with you he should focus on the weaker stuff, I think he should focus on setting them on fire so they are one shot kills for every other perk. I view the firebug as a "force multiplier" for everyone else in the group.
This also extends the "lethality circle" farther from the group.
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Smiff always calls me a 3 letter word meaning cigarette whenever he talks...
Spoiler!
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