Weapon Swaps Discussion | XP Modifier Thread (Updated: 2/19/12)

[Gnashes]

Updated some of the maps with new weapon swaps. Check them out and be sure to leave feedback on the forums.

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I made this thread in response to the above statement by Quinn. I have since turned it into a thread dedicated not only to weapon swaps, but also to weapon tweaks and XP modifiers for each game mode as well.

General Updates:

UPDATE #11: I'm adding XP modifiers as they're found and confirmed. I'll move this down and add a new update if there are any Weapon changes.
UPDATE #10: The Hammerburst and Retro Lancer have been returned to normal. It has been stated by Quinn that "that removal of Stopping Power on those two rifles was an experiment to gauge the validity of Stopping Power as a mechanic" (Source)
UPDATE #9: The Hammerburst and Retro Lancer have been tweaked, along with the Scorcher. HB/Retro no longer have stopping power, and the Scorcher was buffed about 2 weeks ago (I forgot to update this thread with that info).
UPDATE #8: This weekend will be 2x XP, with a 2x win bonus. I have updated the XP ratios accordingly.
UPDATE #7: Trenches has been changed, and the Incens have been nerfed again. EDIT: Incens have NOT been nerfed. My misunderstanding.
UPDATE #6: Incendiaries have been nerfed slightly. They now have a 96 unit (2x the original) insta-kill radius. (Source)
UPDATE #5: Updated list to include change made to Sandbar some time ago that I missed (Gorgon > Boltok)
UPDATE #4: Incendiary grenades buffed today. 2.5x more instant kill radius and 1.25x steady damage from fire on the ground. (Source)
UPDATE #3: Changes have now been made to Thrashball and Gridlock (Source) (Source)
UPDATE #2.5: From Nov. 1 - Nov 14, there will be 2x XP across all game modes. I will add the new numbers to the XP ratios section below.
UPDATE #2: The Oneshot has been placed back on Mercy due to popular demand. (And to allow us to test the changes which were made to it.)
UPDATE #1: Changes have now been made to Mercy and Drydock (Source)

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List of changes to the Weapon Swaps:

Here's the list of all maps and their associated weapon swaps. You do not have to be on dedicated servers to have the new settings, but the host of the lobby must have returned to the Start Menu after the changes were made to re-download the new settings.

Overpass:
Mortar > Boomshot
Hammer of Dawn > Torque Bow

Sandbar:
Digger > Scorcher
Boomshot > Scorcher
Oneshot > Boomshot
Gorgon > Boltok

Drydock:
Scorcher > Ink Grenade
Incendiary Grenades > Frag Grenades

Mercy:
Boomshot > Incendiary Grenades
Digger > Frag Grenades
Frag Grenades > Torque Bow
Incendiary Grenades > Digger

Thrashball:
Incendiary Grenades > Frag Grenades

Gridlock:
Smoke Grenade > Ink Grenade

Trenches:
Digger > Frag Grenades
Scorcher > Digger

Checkout:
No changes

Hotel:
No changes

Old Town:
No changes

Blood Drive
No changes

Azura
No changes

Rustlung
No changes

Clocktower
No changes

Bulletmarsh
No changes

The Slab
No Changes

Academy
No Changes

Anvil
No Changes

Depths
No Changes

Escalation
No Changes

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List of XP Ratios for each Game Mode:

NOTE: In personal testing, I have found some changes to the XP ratios since I made this thread. I will post my results below:

Current (Confirmed) XP ratios (as of February 10, 2012)

• TDM (Quick): 1.25
• TDM (Ranked): 1.5
• Warzone (Quick): 1.91
• Warzone (Ranked): 2.29
• Execution (Quick): 1.91
• Execution (Ranked): 2.29
• CTL (Quick): 1.00
• CTL (Ranked): Unknown
• KoTH (Quick): ~.562
• KoTH (Ranked): ~.675
• Wingman (Quick): 1.72
• Wingman (Ranked): 2.07

XP ratios (October 2011 - February 2012)

• TDM (Quick): 0.825
• TDM (Ranked): 1.675
• Warzone (Quick): 1.273
• Warzone (Ranked): 1.53
• Execution (Quick): 1.275
• Execution (Ranked): 1.53
• CTL (Quick): ~0.662
• CTL (Ranked): 0.795
• KoTH (Quick): 0.375
• KoTH (Ranked): 0.45
• Wingman (Quick): 1.15
• Wingman (Ranked): 1.38

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[Thrashballer]

Damn I was just about to post this

I really hope they made changes to Overpass, Mercy, and Drydock.

[STRIMIX]

also warzone?

[Chairman Suda]

Can't wait to see them hope they balanced overpass a little more.

[MxcnPro12]

Hmm.. Interesting...

[Jarayado]

yeah im seeing a Boomshot where the mortar spawns in Overpass, i was like WTF?

[.PR0TENTIAL.]

Damn do you guys literally stalk these devs or something?

[Feral VII]

Yeaaaahhhh boom in overpass

[a_fat_greek_cat]

yeah im seeing a Boomshot where the mortar spawns in Overpass, i was like WTF?

Yay!!!!!!!

[Gnashes]

Damn do you guys literally stalk these devs or something?

No, I just had tweetdeck open and I saw Quinn's tweet.