DUST Search - A Few Sniping Tips (Mostly For Beginners)

Zaaeed Massani wrote:

keno trader wrote:

Zaaeed Massani wrote:

keno trader wrote:

Zaaeed Massani wrote:

I'll leave this here.

I'd like to highlight a few sections as being very applicable to sniping in DUST:

Sniper Nests
Vehicles, specifically...
...Tanks
...Attack Helicopters
Escape & Evasion
Counter-Sniper Ops

And yes, I wrote that guide.

*facepalm...* BF4 in Dust 514? Dust is nowhere near Bf4 at this point.

Many of the basic principles of that guide are identical to how a sniper should behave in DUST. If you can't see that you're an idiot. Try using your imagination.

Also, I wrote that loooong before BF4 was even an idea. That was a BF3 guide.

Hey man, you don't have to be butthurt about it. All I'm saying is that Dust mechanics are so weak and map design so....questionable that it's like comparing a wagon (Dust) ti BF4 (a ferrari) when it comes to sniping.

An yes, BF4 is just BF3.5, Everyone saw it coming, even the blind people.

Sorry, I took that to mean that I was an idiot for comparing the two.

I'm rather touchy at the moment due to some personal things going on.

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Henrietta Unknown Sooper Speshul Ponee Fors Dropsuit Samurai 172	Posted - 2014.04.24 01:09:00 - [31] - Quote LT SHANKS wrote: No Heavy sniping? I thought the CalCommando utilizes the SR the best, though? I know it gets a bonus to SR damage, but reload as well? Or is that only for CalAssault? I much prefer alpha damage to reload speed. What's the point of reloading if your target survives to take cover and regen?
keno trader Resheph Interstellar Strategy Gallente Federation 105	Posted - 2014.04.24 01:12:00 - [32] - Quote Henrietta Unknown wrote: LT SHANKS wrote: No Heavy sniping? I thought the CalCommando utilizes the SR the best, though? I know it gets a bonus to SR damage, but reload as well? Or is that only for CalAssault? I much prefer alpha damage to reload speed. What's the point of reloading if your target survives to take cover and regen? Well at higher levels you can easily make swiss cheese of scattering enemies with a tactical sniper. :) *1.8* --- Still getting spawntrapped by boxes. *1.8* --- Smart deployment = letting a 2 year old handle spawns.
Operative 2511 Dajli True Companion Planetary Requisitions 47	Posted - 2014.04.24 01:21:00 - [33] - Quote Why are so many people writing sniper guides all of a sudden? There are already several already on the rookie forum. However, the only thing you really need to do to be better at sniping is read about sniping in real life and remember that the overriding rule to sniping that applies to any kind of sniping no matter what is: Stealth. I.e. Don't get detected. Don't give away your position. Really, that sums it all up. That being said. This game is silly, not at all the right conditions for when sniping would actually be employed and does not allow the adequate mechanics to allow for proper stealth as it pertains to sniping. Therefore, as a sniper enthusiast I now just pretty much run around mainly using an smg and swapping to the ol' sniper rifle when I can. And the most important thing to remember about sniping in this game is that you should be doing it for your own enjoyment, not for others. Why help a team? It is a video game. It is entertainment. Why would I be playing a game for YOUR enjoyment? You are here to entertain me. If the team is good they will win. If they are bad you won't be able to make them better. It is the core of CCPs philosophy GÇô survival of the fittest. So long as that is based on actual play and not broken mechanics ( PC cough) it is valid. Lol, the ban hammer got me!
Zaaeed Massani RisingSuns Dark Taboo 319	Posted - 2014.04.24 01:35:00 - [34] - Quote I'll leave this here. I'd like to highlight a few sections as being very applicable to sniping in DUST: Sniper Nests Vehicles, specifically... ...Tanks ...Attack Helicopters Escape & Evasion Counter-Sniper Ops And yes, I wrote that guide. Minmatar & Gallente A.R.C. Program Instructor / Do you even lift?
Scheneighnay McBob Nova Corps Marines Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive 4905	Posted - 2014.04.24 01:35:00 - [35] - Quote I would like to point out something about the quick scan- you aren't necessarily looking for a chevron. When you move the scope, there's actually a faint glimmer where a player is most of the time. I'm from the weird side of the internet
keno trader Resheph Interstellar Strategy Gallente Federation 106	Posted - 2014.04.24 01:40:00 - [36] - Quote Zaaeed Massani wrote: I'll leave this here. I'd like to highlight a few sections as being very applicable to sniping in DUST: Sniper Nests Vehicles, specifically... ...Tanks ...Attack Helicopters Escape & Evasion Counter-Sniper Ops And yes, I wrote that guide. facepalm... BF4 in Dust 514? Dust is nowhere near Bf4 at this point. *1.8* --- Still getting spawntrapped by boxes. *1.8* --- Smart deployment = letting a 2 year old handle spawns.
Zaaeed Massani RisingSuns Dark Taboo 321	Posted - 2014.04.24 01:40:00 - [37] - Quote Henrietta Unknown wrote: LT SHANKS wrote: No Heavy sniping? I thought the CalCommando utilizes the SR the best, though? I know it gets a bonus to SR damage, but reload as well? Or is that only for CalAssault? I much prefer alpha damage to reload speed. What's the point of reloading if your target survives to take cover and regen? Yes, all commandos get the reload bonus. And I can easily think of why you would want to reload quickly: Play Domination. There are more targets in one 10m square are than you have bullets in a clip Minmatar & Gallente A.R.C. Program Instructor / Do you even lift?
keno trader Resheph Interstellar Strategy Gallente Federation 106	Posted - 2014.04.24 01:41:00 - [38] - Quote Scheneighnay McBob wrote: I would like to point out something about the quick scan- you aren't necessarily looking for a chevron. When you move the scope, there's actually a faint glimmer where a player is most of the time. Good point! *1.8* --- Still getting spawntrapped by boxes. *1.8* --- Smart deployment = letting a 2 year old handle spawns.
Zaaeed Massani RisingSuns Dark Taboo 321	Posted - 2014.04.24 01:47:00 - [39] - Quote keno trader wrote: Zaaeed Massani wrote: I'll leave this here. I'd like to highlight a few sections as being very applicable to sniping in DUST: Sniper Nests Vehicles, specifically... ...Tanks ...Attack Helicopters Escape & Evasion Counter-Sniper Ops And yes, I wrote that guide. facepalm... BF4 in Dust 514? Dust is nowhere near Bf4 at this point. Many of the basic principles of that guide are identical to how a sniper should behave in DUST. If you can't see that you're an idiot. Try using your imagination. Also, I wrote that loooong before BF4 was even an idea. That was a BF3 guide. Minmatar & Gallente A.R.C. Program Instructor / Do you even lift?
keno trader Resheph Interstellar Strategy Gallente Federation 106	Posted - 2014.04.24 02:05:00 - [40] - Quote Zaaeed Massani wrote: keno trader wrote: Zaaeed Massani wrote: I'll leave this here. I'd like to highlight a few sections as being very applicable to sniping in DUST: Sniper Nests Vehicles, specifically... ...Tanks ...Attack Helicopters Escape & Evasion Counter-Sniper Ops And yes, I wrote that guide. facepalm... BF4 in Dust 514? Dust is nowhere near Bf4 at this point. Many of the basic principles of that guide are identical to how a sniper should behave in DUST. If you can't see that you're an idiot. Try using your imagination. Also, I wrote that loooong before BF4 was even an idea. That was a BF3 guide. Hey man, you don't have to be butthurt about it. All I'm saying is that Dust mechanics are so weak and map design so....questionable that it's like comparing a wagon (Dust) ti BF4 (a ferrari) when it comes to sniping. An yes, BF4 is just BF3.5, Everyone saw it coming, even the blind people. *1.8* --- Still getting spawntrapped by boxes. *1.8* --- Smart deployment = letting a 2 year old handle spawns.

Zaaeed Massani RisingSuns Dark Taboo 321	Posted - 2014.04.24 02:11:00 - [41] - Quote keno trader wrote: Zaaeed Massani wrote: keno trader wrote: Zaaeed Massani wrote: I'll leave this here. I'd like to highlight a few sections as being very applicable to sniping in DUST: Sniper Nests Vehicles, specifically... ...Tanks ...Attack Helicopters Escape & Evasion Counter-Sniper Ops And yes, I wrote that guide. facepalm... BF4 in Dust 514? Dust is nowhere near Bf4 at this point. Many of the basic principles of that guide are identical to how a sniper should behave in DUST. If you can't see that you're an idiot. Try using your imagination. Also, I wrote that loooong before BF4 was even an idea. That was a BF3 guide. Hey man, you don't have to be butthurt about it. All I'm saying is that Dust mechanics are so weak and map design so....questionable that it's like comparing a wagon (Dust) ti BF4 (a ferrari) when it comes to sniping. An yes, BF4 is just BF3.5, Everyone saw it coming, even the blind people. Sorry, I took that to mean that I was an idiot for comparing the two. I'm rather touchy at the moment due to some personal things going on. Minmatar & Gallente A.R.C. Program Instructor / Do you even lift?
Gaurdian Satyr Glitched Connection 187	Posted - 2014.04.24 02:12:00 - [42] - Quote Another tip: If shot by enemy, HALL ASS AND ETHER KILL/RUN (souly depends on what shot you) AND DO NOT RETURN TO THAT SPOT IT IS NOW DISCOVERED AND EASY TO FIND -holds arms in O- throw it in the story basket bro
keno trader Resheph Interstellar Strategy Gallente Federation 106	Posted - 2014.04.24 02:18:00 - [43] - Quote Zaaeed Massani wrote: keno trader wrote: Zaaeed Massani wrote: keno trader wrote: Zaaeed Massani wrote: I'll leave this here. I'd like to highlight a few sections as being very applicable to sniping in DUST: Sniper Nests Vehicles, specifically... ...Tanks ...Attack Helicopters Escape & Evasion Counter-Sniper Ops And yes, I wrote that guide. facepalm... BF4 in Dust 514? Dust is nowhere near Bf4 at this point. Many of the basic principles of that guide are identical to how a sniper should behave in DUST. If you can't see that you're an idiot. Try using your imagination. Also, I wrote that loooong before BF4 was even an idea. That was a BF3 guide. Hey man, you don't have to be butthurt about it. All I'm saying is that Dust mechanics are so weak and map design so....questionable that it's like comparing a wagon (Dust) ti BF4 (a ferrari) when it comes to sniping. An yes, BF4 is just BF3.5, Everyone saw it coming, even the blind people. Sorry, I took that to mean that I was an idiot for comparing the two. I'm rather touchy at the moment due to some personal things going on. Hey no problem. o7 fellow sniper. *1.8* --- Still getting spawntrapped by boxes. *1.8* --- Smart deployment = letting a 2 year old handle spawns.
keno trader Resheph Interstellar Strategy Gallente Federation 106	Posted - 2014.04.24 02:19:00 - [44] - Quote Gaurdian Satyr wrote: Another tip: If shot by enemy, HALL ASS AND ETHER KILL/RUN (souly depends on what shot you) AND DO NOT RETURN TO THAT SPOT IT IS NOW DISCOVERED AND EASY TO FIND Good good point. *1.8* --- Still getting spawntrapped by boxes. *1.8* --- Smart deployment = letting a 2 year old handle spawns.
Zaaeed Massani RisingSuns Dark Taboo 321	Posted - 2014.04.24 02:52:00 - [45] - Quote keno trader wrote: Hey no problem. o7 fellow sniper. o7 Still working on getting my suit and modules where I need them, but eventually I'll get this guy up to SR prof 1. Can't wait to pop heads with the Charge SR. Minmatar & Gallente A.R.C. Program Instructor / Do you even lift?
lrian Locust Chatelain Rapid Response Gallente Federation 397	Posted - 2014.04.24 04:13:00 - [46] - Quote Zaaeed Massani wrote: Can't wait to pop heads with the Charge SR. Good luck! It's hard to spot a head with it's miserable 2x zoom.
keno trader Resheph Interstellar Strategy Gallente Federation 110	Posted - 2014.04.24 04:20:00 - [47] - Quote lrian Locust wrote: Zaaeed Massani wrote: Can't wait to pop heads with the Charge SR. Good luck! It's hard to spot a head with it's miserable 2x zoom. We need scopes. Actual scopes. This 2 x zoom is the biggest joke this side of the planet. *1.8* --- Still getting spawntrapped by boxes. *1.8* --- Smart deployment = letting a 2 year old handle spawns.
Poonmunch Sanguis Defense Syndicate 850	Posted - 2014.04.24 05:23:00 - [48] - Quote Henrietta Unknown wrote: Most points I can agree with, even though I'm looking forward to the Charged Rifle due to countless deaths by it. However, can I please use the Calmando (heavy variant) and keep a good name? That suit was practically made for and only for sniping. Charge FTW. That Calmando suit is friggin' amazing for sniping. Only downsides are slow as molasses and crap for hacking. Munch Minmatar Patriot (Level 7) Dedicated Sniper
Poonmunch Sanguis Defense Syndicate 850	Posted - 2014.04.24 05:32:00 - [49] - Quote keno trader wrote: lrian Locust wrote: Zaaeed Massani wrote: Can't wait to pop heads with the Charge SR. Good luck! It's hard to spot a head with it's miserable 2x zoom. We need scopes. Actual scopes. This 2 x zoom is the biggest joke this side of the planet. Good scopes would be the bomb. Nice idea. Munch Minmatar Patriot (Level 7) Dedicated Sniper
Poonmunch Sanguis Defense Syndicate 850	Posted - 2014.04.24 05:33:00 - [50] - Quote Pretty good guide, BTW. Other posters made some great points as well. Munch Minmatar Patriot (Level 7) Dedicated Sniper

Henrietta Unknown Sooper Speshul Ponee Fors Dropsuit Samurai 176	Posted - 2014.04.24 05:39:00 - [51] - Quote CCP, where are the Minmatar Anti-Material Sniper Rifles? You know, the ones that fire explosive rounds from shorter distances? An upgrade from the mass driver - it also has a firing arc. Tankers will be slightly more annoyed. Slightly.
keno trader Resheph Interstellar Strategy Gallente Federation 113	Posted - 2014.04.24 06:18:00 - [52] - Quote CCP is hesitant to install new scopes on our snipers because of "redlining" fears. But when our sniper rifles have such bad damage and such bad zoom/ handling, I kind of feel that we deserve a little better. *1.8* --- Still getting spawntrapped by boxes. *1.8* --- Smart deployment = letting a 2 year old handle spawns.


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