Venom Design Nerf?

Hey guys, Im new here (forums) and I come with a question, sorry if wrong section. Cant post anywhere else

Ive been playing for 3-4 years now but just recently rejoined. Ive been considering grinding out the 250 K uri for a Venom design, but I have read from a couple posts here that the design recently got nerfed. They said that you can no longer see the lazer cannons on the design, the ability cant be activated unless the target is in view, and if the ability is activated and the target flies too far away, it cancels out. Is this true??

I remember playing years ago and the venom had all of this but now nobody seems to know, and my server is practically devoid of venoms so I cant ask. Does anybody know?

 

Yes :/ the venom ability must be activated within range, otherwise the ability icon gray's out. I'm not sure about the lasers on the Venom, haven't use it much myself, but i have seen people say that "lost it's menacing looks"

 

MAn.. that makes me sad. Can the ability still be used long range and is there any speculation on changing it back and is it even worth getting now?

Im guessing there probably arent any plans to un-nerf it.

 

I believe that the ability stays active at any range (once used within range). Besides, even if they did not nerf it, it is pretty much useless in PvP. Anyone with an EMP can easily disable that ability. Best on noobs, or on NPCs

 

Diminisher would be better for a damage design. Also if you PVP go for Sentinel or Spectrum.

Also if you change lock during the ability it also cancels it out.

 

I could care less about EMPS being used, I just really like the skill and how it looks. Still on the fence though.
Diminisher looks cool, but like I said, im just not sure. Ultimately going for a PVP build, and i dont really like shielding designs

 

For a PvP build, use Diminisher; it's ability can only be countered by a Spear's JMAX, or the Backup Shields Tech, which I barely see anyone with.

 

All of that is indeed true.

 

Thank you all for your input on this issue,

The Venom ship will give your ship a 5% damage bonus and its singularity function will give you a massive damage boost temporarily.
As a player looking to invest in a ship that is an upgrade to the old Goliath for PVP purpose... I would first suggest that you think about these things.

1. Is your current ship set up for PVP?
a. Upgraded Laser
b. Upgraded Shields
c. Full built Skylab
d. Pilot Bio set up for Offensive/ Defensive

2. Can you defend yourself with out an ability?

A ship design choice is based on many things, but all comes down to a Personal choice... If you like it, than get!

Does the Op have any further questions on this topic?
Have a nice day!
Astraea

 

The questions he was asking is if it's true the range of ability has been changed, which yes, if a player slow mines and runs away while being venomed it will deactivate. And also the actual look of the venom, shows no lasers on it, which indeed looks ugly.

 

Enjoy the game.

Closing as lack of response from OP.