Jean-Henri
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Posted - 2012.08.24 22:37:00 -
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i played sniper last build, and allow me to point out that the prototype rifle, the ishukone, is not always a one shot kill, ive hit heavies in the head with it... no doubt they knew how to fit their suits and all, but just to add to this thread=even the prototype isk SnRifle is not a sure iWin.
I got fed up with my skills as a sniper. Other snipers loved my stationary-taking too long to aim-not using cover antics. For every trooper i took out, i was twice over sniper fodder. I developed a love/hate relationship with my ishukone rifle, on the one hand it was a glorious head melting god hammer...but on the other hand it was like trying to sight from a boat offshore (last build sway did not reset to center after each shot).
Now my favorite trooper (FoTM!!!) is this guy, his an A-kitten-ault ( ASSault) guy, I've learnt to live without the speed buffs of the scout, but mostly being able to tank a few hits makes life so much more bearable for me....scouts are soooo damn (also another kitten  word) squishy.
--side note: people trying to snipe in heavy suits makes me LOL, "hellooooo... I SEEEEE YOOOU!!!"
..back on topic
..But what I'm trying to say is that, having played as a sniper, and i've still got that character, I am better for it. I simply refuse to stand still... I channel my inner child- he has ADHD and is a little fatty chewing n red candy 24 HOURS A DAY!!!.... my inner child is always on the verge of holding a poo in... and the toilet is occupied!!!.... this little guy just Cannot Stand Still ...
and wandering thoughts?... such a dreamer.. eyes always on the horizon, looking for inspiration for his tippy tappy dancing feet. Or looking under every rock for that monster with an ishukone....
having played a sniper has made me more aware of the UI, i actually look at the edges of my screen to see how many bad guys have been spotted, my proximity radar is always under scrutiny, and because I'm now used to tippy tappy dancing, I'm always taking little looks around every corner is sight ... guarding objectives is alot easier now!!!
TLDR?
if a sniper has killed you recently... you were either doing it wrong, or you just met that 1/1000 Person that has the Skills Needed to actually play sniper so artfully... that you actually didnt stand a chance against The Player.
PS: if you are having troubles with snipers, try rolling one, the lesson learnt will serve you well... if you pay attention in class. |