DUST Search - When did the Sniper Rifle get nerfed ?

Iron Wolf Saber wrote:

Arkena Wyrnspire wrote:

Damage is way, way up. They got a slew of buffs but the range was nerfed with the intent of bringing people out of the redline.

A charge sniper headshot will kill anything now. Even the tankiest heavy will die in one shot.
Headshot multipliers are the key to sniping.

Not out of the redline just in the 'field of play' as I like to call it; there is that special zone far back in the red line I like to call the black line where its entirely unreasonable to go out and try to kill someone there.

Its more feasible to kill red line snipers with a variety of weapons now instead of the previous only counter sniper or orbital strike.

To bring them out of the red line fully requires redesign on a lot of maps and redoing the mechanics of the game.

Snipers still enjoy a nice range immunity over every other weapon in the game still including the large railgun.

Tactical is the only one at most risk as his immunity can last about 12 seconds before a forge gunner can blap him and with shorter ranges and lower damage usually affords the advancer more cover in those 12 seconds

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Cpl Foster USMC Wirykomi Wolf Pack 1096	Posted - 2014.11.05 21:03:00 - [1] - Quote I haven't played in a bit. When did the range on the Charge Rifle get down to 400m ? Why ? Is it on all the Sniper Rifles ? Did the Damage Power go up if distance got nerfed ? stop complaining about Valid Tactics and kill those bastards....you bastards
Thumb Green Raymond James Corp 1637	Posted - 2014.11.05 21:12:00 - [2] - Quote All the rifles got range reductions, the tac the most but it also got a larger clip now. Headshot modifiers went up and vary, Charged rifle gets the highest modifier. A charged headshot can take down almost an sentinel. Click the link in here to find the info on the sniper rifles. We don't kick ass, we kick dick and we kick it hard. Join us in our Pumpkin Crushing
Ghost Kaisar Fatal Absolution General Tso's Alliance 7388	Posted - 2014.11.05 21:14:00 - [3] - Quote Headshot damage is huge now. Range nerfed to get most snipers out of the redline. That's basically it. Bullet Hell and Duct-Tape? Count me in! FA recruits get free officer BPO's. Enlist today. Must be a scrub to enter.
Arkena Wyrnspire Fatal Absolution 18718	Posted - 2014.11.05 21:50:00 - [4] - Quote Damage is way, way up. They got a slew of buffs but the range was nerfed with the intent of bringing people out of the redline. A charge sniper headshot will kill anything now. Even the tankiest heavy will die in one shot. Headshot multipliers are the key to sniping. You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
Iron Wolf Saber Den of Swords 17623	Posted - 2014.11.05 21:59:00 - [5] - Quote Arkena Wyrnspire wrote: Damage is way, way up. They got a slew of buffs but the range was nerfed with the intent of bringing people out of the redline. A charge sniper headshot will kill anything now. Even the tankiest heavy will die in one shot. Headshot multipliers are the key to sniping. Not out of the redline just in the 'field of play' as I like to call it; there is that special zone far back in the red line I like to call the black line where its entirely unreasonable to go out and try to kill someone there. Its more feasible to kill red line snipers with a variety of weapons now instead of the previous only counter sniper or orbital strike. To bring them out of the red line fully requires redesign on a lot of maps and redoing the mechanics of the game. Snipers still enjoy a nice range immunity over every other weapon in the game still including the large railgun. Tactical is the only one at most risk as his immunity can last about 12 seconds before a forge gunner can blap him and with shorter ranges and lower damage usually affords the advancer more cover in those 12 seconds CPM 1 Omni-Soldier, Forum Warrior \\= Prototype Forge Gun=// Unlocked
Cpl Foster USMC Wirykomi Wolf Pack 1096	Posted - 2014.11.05 23:12:00 - [6] - Quote Thanks. I was a little mad at that today, but as long as there is a damage increase........cool I was wondering why that Heavy I blasted today blew up like that...now I know..... stop complaining about Valid Tactics and kill those bastards....you bastards
Thumb Green Raymond James Corp 1649	Posted - 2014.11.05 23:26:00 - [7] - Quote Ghost Kaisar wrote: Headshot damage is huge now. Range nerfed to get most snipers out of the redline. That's basically it. Except most redliners are still in the redline. The only meaningful thing that has changed in regards to redline snipers is counter sniping them. Used to be I could almost counter snipe with impunity inside the fighting zone because everyone was looking for me in the redline; now you have to be inside fighting zone to counter snipe them and everyone knows it so that's where they look. We don't kick ass, we kick dick and we kick it hard. Join us in our Pumpkin Crushing
calvin b Sinq Laison Gendarmes Gallente Federation 2193	Posted - 2014.11.05 23:29:00 - [8] - Quote The sights on the sniper rifle is awful to say the least. Second your right the sniper rifle is a joke now. I was using a Kaal sniper rifle to take our another sniper I could not even counter snipe for my shots failed to register and they where able to hit me but I was not able to hit them. Its a freakin proto sniper rifle and it is S***. Can the other voices in other peoples minds hear my voices in my head????
Iron Wolf Saber Den of Swords 17625	Posted - 2014.11.05 23:50:00 - [9] - Quote Cpl Foster USMC wrote: Thanks. I was a little mad at that today, but as long as there is a damage increase........cool I was wondering why that Heavy I blasted today blew up like that...now I know..... You will find very few and rare targets that can survive a charged rifle's head shot. ishukone requires one head and one body on quite a few targets though. almost all your higher end rifles requires 2+ body shots but rarely more than a mag though. Try all three out feel out which ones work bests for the situtations. CPM 1 Omni-Soldier, Forum Warrior \\= Prototype Forge Gun=// Unlocked
LUGMOS YELLOW JESUS EXP FORCE 771	Posted - 2014.11.06 00:13:00 - [10] - Quote calvin b wrote: The sights on the sniper rifle is awful to say the least. Second your right the sniper rifle is a joke now. I was using a Kaal sniper rifle to take our another sniper I could not even counter snipe for my shots failed to register and they where able to hit me but I was not able to hit them. Its a freakin proto sniper rifle and it is S***. Get gud... I did better than you with a C15 sniper rifle. Sure, you get those unregistered hits, but thats when you should know to find another spot to take your shots from. Quafe A question doesn't always have an answer, but a problem does, So what is DUST? A problem or a question?

Apothecary Za'ki Biomass Positive 1613	Posted - 2014.11.06 00:15:00 - [11] - Quote Cpl Foster USMC wrote: I haven't played in a bit. When did the range on the Charge Rifle get down to 400m ? Why ? Is it on all the Sniper Rifles ? Did the Damage Power go up if distance got nerfed ? max range was nerfed, but damage was buffed hugely and HS multiplier is like 300% or something so its now possable to kill fat-snipers [[LogiBro ADV/PRO]] [[Level 1 Forum Warrior]] [[Level 2 Forum Pariah]] All Hail our Lord and Savior CCP RATTATTI o7
Ubuu de Reide Red Line Security 44	Posted - 2014.11.06 00:40:00 - [12] - Quote Cpl Foster USMC wrote: I haven't played in a bit. When did the range on the Charge Rifle get down to 400m ? Why ? Is it on all the Sniper Rifles ? Did the Damage Power go up if distance got nerfed ? Join this thread my friend... Whoever said, "War would end if the dead could return" was a liar Ronand. So FIGHT!
Ubuu de Reide Red Line Security 44	Posted - 2014.11.06 00:42:00 - [13] - Quote calvin b wrote: The sights on the sniper rifle is awful to say the least. Second your right the sniper rifle is a joke now. I was using a Kaal sniper rifle to take our another sniper I could not even counter snipe for my shots failed to register and they where able to hit me but I was not able to hit them. Its a freakin proto sniper rifle and it is S***. This Whoever said, "War would end if the dead could return" was a liar Ronand. So FIGHT!
jace silencerww Krullefor Organization Minmatar Republic 74	Posted - 2014.11.06 01:33:00 - [14] - Quote Iron Wolf Saber wrote: Arkena Wyrnspire wrote: Damage is way, way up. They got a slew of buffs but the range was nerfed with the intent of bringing people out of the redline. A charge sniper headshot will kill anything now. Even the tankiest heavy will die in one shot. Headshot multipliers are the key to sniping. Not out of the redline just in the 'field of play' as I like to call it; there is that special zone far back in the red line I like to call the black line where its entirely unreasonable to go out and try to kill someone there. Its more feasible to kill red line snipers with a variety of weapons now instead of the previous only counter sniper or orbital strike. To bring them out of the red line fully requires redesign on a lot of maps and redoing the mechanics of the game. Snipers still enjoy a nice range immunity over every other weapon in the game still including the large railgun. Tactical is the only one at most risk as his immunity can last about 12 seconds before a forge gunner can blap him and with shorter ranges and lower damage usually affords the advancer more cover in those 12 seconds lol not with the new redlines on doms. snipers can sit 150 meters in the redline and be 250-350 meters from the objective lol even saw a tank rail gun sniper again. that is funny.
LT SHANKS Amarr Templars Amarr Empire 3760	Posted - 2014.11.06 01:45:00 - [15] - Quote Long time no see, Foster. Welcome back. At first, you may dislike the new Sniper Rifle ranges, but I have to say they work in favor of anyone who enjoys the mobile (non-redline sniper) role. Personally, my favorite is the Tactical variant. Yes, the range has decreased, but the increased damage, magazine size, and headshot multiplier make it one of the most interesting and devastating (if in the right hands) long-range weapons out there. On a speedy Minmatar Assault with a nice back-up SMG, the Tac SR really shines. It may lack the hard-hitting punch of the Charge and Thale's, but it does really well in taking out lighter tanked Scouts and Mediums with ease.
Iron Wolf Saber Den of Swords 17628	Posted - 2014.11.06 07:30:00 - [16] - Quote LT SHANKS wrote: Long time no see, Foster. Welcome back. At first, you may dislike the new Sniper Rifle ranges, but I have to say they work in favor of anyone who enjoys the mobile (non-redline sniper) role. Personally, my favorite is the Tactical variant. Yes, the range has decreased, but the increased damage, magazine size, and headshot multiplier make it one of the most interesting and devastating (if in the right hands) long-range weapons out there. On a speedy Minmatar Assault with a nice back-up SMG, the Tac SR really shines. It may lack the hard-hitting punch of the Charge and Thale's, but it does really well in taking out lighter tanked Scouts and Mediums with ease. I hope for your sake the Balac's start dropping when they do the table updates. Balac's being the tactical officer variant. The winner of the officer weapon event's variant is a charge rifle. CPM 1 Omni-Soldier, Forum Warrior \\= Prototype Forge Gun=// Unlocked


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