Talk:Molot/@comment-31534053-20170607061047/@comment-31534053-20170608201738

@Flamiedark

What the devs are hopefully going for is what Extra Credits called a "perfect imbalance". Basically, every weapon and defense has something that gives them an advantage over something else. So if everyone starts using anciles, then everyone else will start using plasma to counter, and if everyone starts using plasma, then everyone sill start using physical shields, and if everyone starts using physical shields everyone will start using rockets.

In that respect, if done well, the game suddenly becomes a dynamic ecosystem that changes and becomes dynamic on its own,  taking   a bit of pressure off the devs to try and keep things changing and interesting.

The punisher/molot buff seems to be a way to both stabilize the chaos, and offer another option, as the best way to counter that might be to run Leos with their massive health pools or use rockets that allow you to peek out and fire without exposing yourself to sustained fire.