Thought I would start up a more detailed thread dedicated to the discussion of the vortex line (the older thread was more about first impressions). No not in comparison to the dart tag/n-strike lines. But more to discuss peoples experiences, what they think they will be used in (if at all) and also modding potential.
Today I was playing with a vigilon and a praxis:
I have found that the design in these are pretty awesome, with a ton of safety locks that make for quite an advance build. The ability to remove the disc from the gun without firing it is pretty cool however it seems that it keeps the gun primed (not that you can fire it at all with out a disc in there).
Both the guns have some pretty huge range and would be pretty awesome at stock wars, with the let down being only able to hold 10 shots (edit: 20 for the nitron) and a loss in accuracy. However a nifty skill with these guys is the ability to shoot around corners (curve shot). They would also be pretty good in H.V.Z. I believe, though they do pack a little bit more of a punch than the standard nerf darts.
Was going to talk about modding potential but it looks like SG nerf is already on the case:
http://modworks.blogspot.com/2011/09/nerf-vortex-blaster-spring-relocation.html
With a 30% increase in range by just tweaking it a little I have to say that is quite impressive. Looking at 70-80ft (21-24.5m) FLAT that is pretty damn good for a stock gun with a minor tweak. I am not sure how much angling the shot will increase the range though with the way the discs fly. Those T.A.G guys might have to change their rules
Next I am wondering how hard it would be to make a custom version of the ammo. From what a lot of people have said these things are easy to loose and looking online they cost about 60c a disk ($5.95/pack of 10). Possibly is a same size foam tubing that can be cut down and glue a disk of plastic tubing on top for weight.
Sure it is no BBBB or brass breached longshot, but out of the box these seem to be some fun blasters that can certainly have their place in the less OP wars (and especially HVZ). I will probably pick up a Praxis tomorrow and play around with it to see what I can find out.
How are the proton and the nitron? What does everyone else think of the whole line? Is the 20 disc clip for the nitron big and clunky? I Wonder when the clips themselves will be available for sale.
Today I was playing with a vigilon and a praxis:
I have found that the design in these are pretty awesome, with a ton of safety locks that make for quite an advance build. The ability to remove the disc from the gun without firing it is pretty cool however it seems that it keeps the gun primed (not that you can fire it at all with out a disc in there).
Both the guns have some pretty huge range and would be pretty awesome at stock wars, with the let down being only able to hold 10 shots (edit: 20 for the nitron) and a loss in accuracy. However a nifty skill with these guys is the ability to shoot around corners (curve shot). They would also be pretty good in H.V.Z. I believe, though they do pack a little bit more of a punch than the standard nerf darts.
Was going to talk about modding potential but it looks like SG nerf is already on the case:
http://modworks.blogspot.com/2011/09/nerf-vortex-blaster-spring-relocation.html
With a 30% increase in range by just tweaking it a little I have to say that is quite impressive. Looking at 70-80ft (21-24.5m) FLAT that is pretty damn good for a stock gun with a minor tweak. I am not sure how much angling the shot will increase the range though with the way the discs fly. Those T.A.G guys might have to change their rules
Next I am wondering how hard it would be to make a custom version of the ammo. From what a lot of people have said these things are easy to loose and looking online they cost about 60c a disk ($5.95/pack of 10). Possibly is a same size foam tubing that can be cut down and glue a disk of plastic tubing on top for weight.
Sure it is no BBBB or brass breached longshot, but out of the box these seem to be some fun blasters that can certainly have their place in the less OP wars (and especially HVZ). I will probably pick up a Praxis tomorrow and play around with it to see what I can find out.
How are the proton and the nitron? What does everyone else think of the whole line? Is the 20 disc clip for the nitron big and clunky? I Wonder when the clips themselves will be available for sale.