Deployed Gunner Slow Down?

Whenever I get shot by a deployed Gunner, I seem to slow down.

Is this intentional or is it a product of lag?

I'm guessing it's an actual effect of the deployed Gunner since TF2 has the same effect with the Heavy.

Can someone please confirm or deny this?

It's supposed to happen.

I think it is intentional because the same happens to me. But yeah, it's quite useful especially versus Assassins.

It's intentional.

Yea thats the way it's supposed to work.

It's intentional and I personally think it's pretty stupid. But that's just me.

Its unnecessary, it sucks, but its supposed to happen.

Deploy = stuck in one place and can't look back or chase players. I'd say it's an even trade.

i think the slowdown shouldnt last as long as it does after you stop shooting, however. if for some reason you make it out of the gunners view, you are still stunned for around 3 seconds.

I agree. I think it should only last as long as you're getting shot.

It should also fall off over range.

If anything, I actually think Deploy should be buffed but I doubt it will.

When was the last time you got killed by a Deployed Gunner? A Deployed Tank?

How aobut a Deployed Gunner or Deployed Tank that was deployed the whole time you saw them (not moving prior to when being fired at)?

Yes i think deployed tank needs a buff for sure.

Deployed Gunner is offensive. You don't spin down while deploying and the critboost starts immediately. Run Gold Crits - hilarity ensues.

Deployed Tank is defensive - your health regen increases and the range and damage of your Jetgun increase. Use for last-ditch defences against Bots, or to top your health up. Run Bronze Health Regen - be healthier quicklier.

Crits/Armor/Acc (or RoF), and just deploy everywhere. It's good fun if you do it with a friend, back-to-back deploying, or even three or four deployed gunners in a circle, is just epic to watch.

lol might try that with a few people

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