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Asirius Medaius
Planetary Response Organization
Test Friends Please Ignore
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Posted - 2013.09.05 14:32:00 -
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CCP, I don't know if this was accidental or part of the update (or just a random synergistic effect), but now I can effectively see people over 400 meters out while I am sniping, due to (this is a speculation) people who are rendered from my teammates seeing them, rather than people who I have line of sight with.
Finally, this game feels like it's getting on track with how it's supposed to be. Sniping is fun again, thanks CCP. 
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SUNNY THE NINJA
Immortal Retribution
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Posted - 2013.09.05 14:40:00 -
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Asirius Medaius wrote:CCP, I don't know if this was accidental or part of the update (or just a random synergistic effect), but now I can effectively see people over 400 meters out while I am sniping, due to (this is a speculation) people who are rendered from my teammates seeing them, rather than people who I have line of sight with. Finally, this game feels like it's getting on track with how it's supposed to be. Sniping is fun again, thanks CCP.
hmmm... ive been playing since closed beta and tried ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING but plasma cannons (lol) and sniping. do you recomend it? |
Ansiiis The Trustworthy
WE ARE LEGENDS
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Posted - 2013.09.05 14:47:00 -
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450m was the limit before 1.4 haven't played after it. |
Asirius Medaius
Planetary Response Organization
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Posted - 2013.09.05 14:53:00 -
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SUNNY THE NINJA wrote:Asirius Medaius wrote:CCP, I don't know if this was accidental or part of the update (or just a random synergistic effect), but now I can effectively see people over 400 meters out while I am sniping, due to (this is a speculation) people who are rendered from my teammates seeing them, rather than people who I have line of sight with. Finally, this game feels like it's getting on track with how it's supposed to be. Sniping is fun again, thanks CCP. hmmm... ive been playing since closed beta and tried ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING but plasma cannons (lol) and sniping. do you recomend it?
I would say yes, especially if you are in a corp. With the new line of sight addition in play, this makes reconnaissance a whole lot more useful (if you are indeed the type of sniper to provide information and utility to your squad), and will make you a much more needed part of the team.
As for sniping itself, it can be very fun and very rewarding. If you only focus on head shots, even a militia sniper rifle can sweep out the best snipers. Since this whole new line of sight addition, I think we are going to be able to see a lot further than we were able to, and bring more use out of this class once again...
Ansiiis The Trustworthy wrote:450m was the limit before 1.4 haven't played after it.
I don't remember my medium basic gallente suit even seeing past 300 meters; with this patch, I have seen VERY noticeable improvements with long distance rendering. |
Orion Decline
Reckoners
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Posted - 2013.09.05 15:30:00 -
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Render distance is tied to weapon range. Having a Sniper Rifle gives you longer render distance. Equip a Shotgun and enemy Snipers who can see you clearly won't be drawn until you get a LOT closer.
It's a double-edged (and stupid) buff to Snipers. |
Poonmunch
Sanguis Defense Syndicate
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Posted - 2013.09.05 15:32:00 -
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Asirius Medaius wrote:CCP, I don't know if this was accidental or part of the update (or just a random synergistic effect), but now I can effectively see people over 400 meters out while I am sniping, due to (this is a speculation) people who are rendered from my teammates seeing them, rather than people who I have line of sight with. Finally, this game feels like it's getting on track with how it's supposed to be. Sniping is fun again, thanks CCP.
I agree, the render distance does appear to be better when I'm sniping. It might just be me but I noticed it in a few games yesterday.
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Asirius Medaius
Planetary Response Organization
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Posted - 2013.09.05 15:33:00 -
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Orion Decline wrote:Render distance is tied to weapon range. Having a Sniper Rifle gives you longer render distance. Equip a Shotgun and enemy Snipers who can see you clearly won't be drawn until you get a LOT closer.
It's a double-edged (and stupid) buff to Snipers.
I knew all of this before 1.4, and it has definitely changed. |
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