Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25529757-20141013062852/@comment-25108505-20141013065607

Each has its purpose.

AK - The best general purpose weapon in the game next to the Thompson. 40 damage a bullet, plenty of ammo, and the staple Kalashnikov badassery make this an excellent choice for basically anyone.

Flamethrower - While it cannot the refilled, if used correctly this weapon's 200 ammo is capable of some of the best crowd control in the game. It can shoot through walls, and has a pretty good range. Two "flames" can kill any infected except a Firebreather of course, but if you pack a Fireproof/Halloween vest then they're cannon fodder anyway. You want to avoid Tanks though, and engage them only if it's at low health, or if there are others around you.

China Lake - Certainly the most dangerous option on this list. In the right hands it can send a Tank clean off the map, or keep them stunned long enough to be taken care of. If someone unskilled gets their hands on it, then you can count on not very much getting done before they inevitably blow themselves up. A niche weapon, but it will do work as long as you're willing to learn to use it properly, which isn't very hard. Just remember to pack your Flak Vest.

Minigun - The original powerhouse. Still effective to this day, certainly, just not the best. Primary function is to turn Tanks into mince meat, this it does very well. General use? You can do it, but it can be awkward due to the spin-up time, which is a bit crucial when you're trying to use this thing against the many zombies which quickly approach. Also not refillable, which requires the user to at least have some sense of ammo conservation. I have no problem with the weapon, but I think 50k is a bit overpriced now, especially considering options like the China Lake and Flamethrower exist now. But that doesn't mean I won't pull it out on occasion to use when I'm dressed as the heavy.