User blog comment:Willbachbakal/Multiplayer Weapons: Drill/@comment-1330314-20100506102005

I have, actually. The Drill was my main weapon for my entire first campaign.

1) I think the problem lies in a misunderstanding on damage output. I'm using base 100, while you're most likely using the base from the singleplayer. 100 damage per second means the enemy'll be dead by the time you'll take to say "One, Mississipi". If it were any less powerful, it would actually deal less damage than some ranged weapons in that same amount of time. Therefore, it kills in one second of continuous drilling.

2) Also, why would you never take tht upgrade if it modified your Drill's quick-melee? Slower swing speed for longer range makes for good sneak attacks.

3) And what I'm saying, is that it isn't. A personal shield which gives you full protection from the front as long as you have fuel is not useless. It can let you approach an enemy, escape or retreat. You can even use it to try and hit the enemy with their own shots. You also have another weapon in your loadout, so you can use that to deal damage instead.