I feel as though even though I've pushed very far into the net runner perk tree, my power SMG can still outpace my d5 sidewinder of the same class at any range. the targeting is mediocre at best, with like a 50% chance of the bullet actually hitting, where as the SMG has such a tight spread that its useful even at 20m ranges. I just feel like smart just sent great. what doyall think?
Interesting that so many people don't like them, I always felt that they were a little op, not that I let that stop me of course, especially for my weaker characters (which is most of them). I think maybe the not hitting enough part might be from the lower quality weapons, so maybe the better ones hit more? I'm not sure. Also there are perks now that help with that, under Intelligence.
Other than that, I also like the tech weapons. Power weapons are the only ones I don't like; so boring. 😛
That's cool. For me though, I'm playing a sci fi game, I want some sci fi weapons. I can see normal weapons anytime. So it's great that there's choices. You could even get 'old' guns in the 2020 game if you wanted.