Actually, considering the thought put into this whether or not it might be similar to other weapons of range in other games...this would be a definite advantage to the games dynamics.
Just because one or two people might not like the weapon style does not mean that the rest of us does not like it.
Wow, even gave all the params to range and recharge...good job.
I would personally love to see this weapon incorporated into the game... if the DEFs are smart they will jump on this and make it work.
So what if it is similar to other games...they are not City of Heros.
I think the idea rocks.