Machinist Reload Ability Feels Clunky

[Chilla]

Does anyone else feel the same way?

[DestinovaTrueblade]

Actually no one other than machinist gets a main combo chain with RNG procs. (Not for NIN,MNK, DRG, WAR, PLD or DRK)
And yea, the ammo system is pretty damn weird.

[Greedalox]

I'm not put off by the system at all.

[Pence]

I like the reload and RNG system. It gives the job something a little bit different.

It'd be nice if it were expanded on a little - maybe stacking ammo w/ hotshot becoming 10%, or increasing Lead Shots potency. But i'm comfortable and enjoying it as is.

[Torunya]

Machinist is fine the way it is. It's different, and I love it. /opinion

[Gooner_iBluAirJGR]

I don't mind the RNG but I wish there were more ammunition options. I want some shotgun rounds pls.

[Myon88]

I just wish the ammo effect on Spread/Grenado Shot had an additional effect like "Applies Lead Shot to all targets hit", would save so many GCDs on AoE fights.

[RiceisNice]

I feel like the reload/ammo mechanic was very much underplayed/under utilized than being clunky. It's only ever justified in using for 2 (3) abilities, and any other time would be a waste of it.

[pandabearcat]

Yea my complaint is that all abilities other than combo waste it...

what is the point of them even proccing?

It would be far more powerful and also allow more lenient play if it only procced on the abilities that gave a secondary effect, rather than just 20x5 pot.

I second the motion that different ammo types would be cool, and also sweet, and also badass.

Here are some ideas:

1. Normal ammo - same dealio as now, combos guaranteed.
2. Shredding ammo - next 5 attacks put out a stacking DoT.
3. Explosive ammo - next 5 attacks deal 30% less damage but splash their damage (not effect) to nearby enemies.
4. Armor piercing ammo - next 5 attacks cause a stacking 2% damage taken increase by target.
5. Charged ammo - next 5 attacks cause your turret to immediately pulse their promoted ability (aka TP/MP regen), or their normal attack if they are in promoted form.

[Alahra]

I like it generally as is, though I'll agree that it's silly you can waste Ammunition on stuff outside of the three main shots. Hot, Lead, Spread, and Grenado should get something besides the Potency buff on them, or not consume them at all. It would feel a lot better that way.