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9.7 Patch Balance Discussion - Automatics now META? - THE FINALS

📚 Main Topics

New Content
- Introduction of new skins for Arc Raiders.
- DLC: Glitch Prowler set and Green Room glitch.
- Free skins available through Twitch streams until February 12th.
Balance Changes
- Dome ShieldHP reduced by 50, affecting the double heavy meta.
- Glitch GrenadeBuffed to two charges with a 25-second cooldown.
- Weapons
  - FARDamage increased from 22 to 23; RPM decreased from 540 to 520.
  - RepeaterRemains a strong choice due to its effectiveness in the poke meta.
  - M60Dispersion buff to improve accuracy.
  - P90Minor range buff; still considered underutilized.
  - PikeDamage buff for consistency without changing TTK.
  - XPRPM buff from 860 to 880, potentially making it more viable.
Meta Implications
- Discussion on how balance changes may or may not shift the current meta.
- The importance of understanding engagement dynamics in gameplay.
Community Engagement
- Hosting scrims with top players to observe meta development.
- Encouragement to follow Twitch streams for live updates and gameplay.

✨ Key Takeaways

The dome shield remains a crucial element in gameplay despite its HP reduction.
The FAR is likely to see increased usage, but the repeater will still dominate as a primary choice.
Minor buffs to various weapons may not drastically change their viability but could enhance gameplay experience.
Community interaction through Twitch streams is emphasized for real-time updates and engagement.

🧠 Lessons

Balance changes can significantly impact gameplay dynamics, but understanding the meta and player strategies is essential for adapting effectively.
Continuous community feedback is vital for game development and balance adjustments.
Engaging with the community through live streams and scrims can provide valuable insights into evolving strategies and player preferences.

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Transcript excerpt

0:00 So, we are finally at our mid-season update. This is obviously the big one that most people are looking forward to each season. So, I'm going to kind of quickly go through a lot of these. Um, if you want to read the whole thing, I'm going to have the link in the description. But, we're mainly going to be focused on the balance changes and I'm going to kind of get into if this is going to be changing the meta and I'm also going to elaborate on why I think it's going to be either changing or not changing. So, we do have a new skin. If you do own Arc Raiders, we have a couple

0:30 different weapon skins being shown off. New World Tour, the orbital beach. Probably going to be quite annoying to do with a bunch of orbital lasers, but you know, here we are. We have the DLC, the Glitch Prowler set. We also have the green room glitch. So, if you want some free skins, come check me out live on Twitch. I'll be streaming today along with a few other days up until February 12th in order to get your free skins. Now, when we get into the balance changes, the dome shield now has 50 less

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