User blog comment:BannedLagiacrus/Discussion of the Week: Gunlances/@comment-4481348-20170325164845

I started with the Lance back in Tri (well, SnS, but that doesn't count), because I prefer defensive weapons. Was pretty ok with the weapon, took me several years to realize you could freakin' counter with that thing. But then MH3U showed up, and I messed with a GUNlance for the first time, now it's one of my mains. Haven't even touched the Lance once since then, besides, it's basically a Lance, but with fireworks. (yes I know they both control differently, leave me alone. xD)

Now if only Alatreon would get a Gunlance weapon, because Stygian isn't around in the Cross games. >_>