Great gameplay. Your grenade pistol can 2 shot the spewers. Just something to keep in mind on future runs. I mention it because you had it and didn't use it a ton on them.
@@Sarge94yeah they are vulnerable to explosion damage. When they group up you can land a grenade in the middle of them and do some real damage. You had the supply pack so you wouldn't need to worry about having enough ammo for bug holes.
@@EdwardLewisIV i'd probably do that if they were marked on the map. Supply pods are somewhat visible, but the fact that enemies can destroy them and leave barely visible supply packs on the ground makes them a nightmare to be found sometimes.
The bug front is not kind to bot mains, nor to solo players. Good showing regardless, but remember, airstrikes and clusters go perpendicular to the angle of the toss - and when in doubt, you're too close. A few potential builds - one of my friends uses the crossbow, autopistol, and either flamethrower or HMG on bugs, usually flamethrower. They use the flamethrower as their primary, use the crossbow to pop bug holes, and use the autopistol as a backup and for loose chaff clear. I've given it a go once or twice, it was surprisingly viable. For bile titans, of course, the 500 or precision strike are necessary (and I can't recommend the precision strike nearly enough, its call-in time is practically nothing - perfect for nailing bile titans), and for spore spewers or shrieker nests they call in an HMG emplacement and give it both barrels. One of their favorite tactics with the new stim booster is to pop a stim at the edge of a bug nest, sprint inside, ignore every bug in the nest while running around popping bug holes like a madman, and then leave. I gave that a go as well and didn't see nearly as much success, so I suppose it requires practice. This same friend swears by the grenade launcher on the bot front - two shots kills a devastator, and two shots into a cluster kills the cluster of them. I don't believe shield devastators have much of a defense against it either, and if they do I assume the first shot staggers them and the third kills. The scorcher would be all but required to have something on hand for gunships, but you may enjoy the pairing.
True, just thought i was far enough, i'm pretty sure i got killed right at the edge. Oh well, lesson learned. Thanks for the really detailed suggestions! I'll give the first one a go next time they send me to the bug front. Just unlocked the new booster and i feel like it's an extremely strong pair for the medic armor. Regarding the second build: are you a mind reader or something? 😉
You should perhaps try the Orbital Gatling Barrage in place of the Eagle Cluster. Clusters give you the advantage of spacing them out, but since you were mostly chucking them on the same location anyway while repeatedly struggling with having 500kg on cooldown, I'd say it's worth the tradeoff.
15 to 20 meters. Just imagine to run away from a single 380mm Orbital Bombardment shells. iirc, 500kg bomb is equal to 380mm shells or SEAF shell in terms of AoE.
Just an off episode, we're going back to the bot front tomorrow. Already got a video ready to go :) Either the 380mm, which didn't really do much this game, or the eagle cluster.
Saw today that the eagles drop from the left unless your 275-360 then it drops from the right. Also heard today that if strat bounces then its whatever.... The other eagles come from behind if im not mistaken
The flamethrower isnt working the same for me the past 2 days. Chargers were going down in a few seconds but now its taking a full canister. Hope its just a bug
I hate playing against bugs to the point that it hurts to even watch someone else do it XD No, but seriously, I hate it, there's no fun in that. I've no idea why people say bots are harder. With bots everything in the game makes sense, bugs on the other hand are just OP, it's like playing against a cheating player.
Does anyone know what's the safe distance from the eagle cluster bomb? Haven't used it in a while, it got me by surprise in this run 🤣
Pretty sure it's area of damage is: Yes
Further 😁
20 paces from where you were..😂
Intense run!
It is never safe.
Drop it and run Sarge...
Bots: Stealth. Cover. Strategy. Movement.
Bugs: So anyway, I started blasting.
Sums up the current factions.
Indeed. I prefer the first option, but can't say that it ain't fun to blast some bugs every now and then.
Well, the approach vector is always perpendicular to the direction it is thrown!
Yeah, i messed up by moving to the longer end, but still thought im far enough from the kill zone 😅
@@Sarge94 no its like 100m long or something crazy like that
Sarge playing bugs?????????
Occasionally 😉
Wow this was amazing !! I didn’t think you’d get that last area done ! Great job dude !!
Great gameplay. Your grenade pistol can 2 shot the spewers. Just something to keep in mind on future runs. I mention it because you had it and didn't use it a ton on them.
Thank you for that tip! I don't play vs bugs too often, will definitely keep that in mind.
@@Sarge94yeah they are vulnerable to explosion damage. When they group up you can land a grenade in the middle of them and do some real damage. You had the supply pack so you wouldn't need to worry about having enough ammo for bug holes.
Oh, one last idea. Call in your supply packs on cooldown like your supply pod. You can leave those scattered all over the map too. Lol
@@EdwardLewisIV i'd probably do that if they were marked on the map. Supply pods are somewhat visible, but the fact that enemies can destroy them and leave barely visible supply packs on the ground makes them a nightmare to be found sometimes.
@@Sarge94 if you "pop" the pod they show up but yeah. Just nuggets of info to have. Again, fantastic gameplay. Love your videos.
The bug front is not kind to bot mains, nor to solo players. Good showing regardless, but remember, airstrikes and clusters go perpendicular to the angle of the toss - and when in doubt, you're too close.
A few potential builds - one of my friends uses the crossbow, autopistol, and either flamethrower or HMG on bugs, usually flamethrower. They use the flamethrower as their primary, use the crossbow to pop bug holes, and use the autopistol as a backup and for loose chaff clear. I've given it a go once or twice, it was surprisingly viable. For bile titans, of course, the 500 or precision strike are necessary (and I can't recommend the precision strike nearly enough, its call-in time is practically nothing - perfect for nailing bile titans), and for spore spewers or shrieker nests they call in an HMG emplacement and give it both barrels. One of their favorite tactics with the new stim booster is to pop a stim at the edge of a bug nest, sprint inside, ignore every bug in the nest while running around popping bug holes like a madman, and then leave. I gave that a go as well and didn't see nearly as much success, so I suppose it requires practice.
This same friend swears by the grenade launcher on the bot front - two shots kills a devastator, and two shots into a cluster kills the cluster of them. I don't believe shield devastators have much of a defense against it either, and if they do I assume the first shot staggers them and the third kills. The scorcher would be all but required to have something on hand for gunships, but you may enjoy the pairing.
True, just thought i was far enough, i'm pretty sure i got killed right at the edge. Oh well, lesson learned.
Thanks for the really detailed suggestions! I'll give the first one a go next time they send me to the bug front. Just unlocked the new booster and i feel like it's an extremely strong pair for the medic armor. Regarding the second build: are you a mind reader or something? 😉
Well, I didn't _think_ I had any kind of oracular gift, but there appears to be evidence to the contrary.
Oh that was stressful at the end😅
Great work Sarge!
Had the whole server after you. Awesome!
Requesting more bug missions! For super 🌎. Great run sarge
All this fire is making me think…
Terminid barbecue, anyone?
Nice gameplay
You should perhaps try the Orbital Gatling Barrage in place of the Eagle Cluster. Clusters give you the advantage of spacing them out, but since you were mostly chucking them on the same location anyway while repeatedly struggling with having 500kg on cooldown, I'd say it's worth the tradeoff.
I just remembered Flamethrower is a mission stratagem. This one's going to be a bit difficult to think
Shared cooldown is a pain sometimes indeed.
Thanks you for your service 🫡🫡
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wow at 26:24 that titan just vanished
Yeah that happens sometimes, i think it's because other enemies spawn closer and there's a cap
TIL SEAF has different cartridge types laying around.
Holy Christ sarge…that was impressive despite the death!! 😮
15 to 20 meters. Just imagine to run away from a single 380mm Orbital Bombardment shells.
iirc, 500kg bomb is equal to 380mm shells or SEAF shell in terms of AoE.
Oooo back to bugs i see
Since the flamethrower was an extra stratagem, which one would you drop if it wasnt?
Just an off episode, we're going back to the bot front tomorrow. Already got a video ready to go :)
Either the 380mm, which didn't really do much this game, or the eagle cluster.
i might drop the eagle cluster bomb
Just curious, do you have a C-01 permit? Asking for a friend.
Permit? Yeah. No Babydivers though 😂
@@Sarge94 I imagine the average helldiver is married to democracy?
@@EzraEpic exactly!
Way too many legs in this video. God i hate bugs. It's like taking a field trip to australia, only difference is nothing is upside down
More bugs gameplay 🙏🙏
If you mark the stalker you can see it when it goes invisible. The marker remains for a while.
I think that’s the first time I’ve seen you get killed on a mission
It's happened a time or two before, but not often.
Saw today that the eagles drop from the left unless your 275-360 then it drops from the right. Also heard today that if strat bounces then its whatever.... The other eagles come from behind if im not mistaken
Bots are easier than bugs, I don't care what anyone says.
Hard to relate when you play vs bots 95% of the time
Wow, 🎉👍
The flamethrower isnt working the same for me the past 2 days. Chargers were going down in a few seconds but now its taking a full canister. Hope its just a bug
Could be a bug, could be another stealth nerf. They love doing that
@Sarge94 tried another run last night and same thing, flamethrower is definitely not hitting like it was last week
Did they redesign the charger?
There are two now. Standard and Behemoth which takes more damage.
I hate playing against bugs to the point that it hurts to even watch someone else do it XD No, but seriously, I hate it, there's no fun in that. I've no idea why people say bots are harder. With bots everything in the game makes sense, bugs on the other hand are just OP, it's like playing against a cheating player.