Min Rei Rei
101st Space Marines
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Posted - 2012.10.30 17:35:00 -
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In terms of load out, I recommend scout with a damage mod, nanohive, and sprint speed and endurance mods. The mobility of heavier suits counters the damage capacity. You'll have about .7 seconds at best to get full cover, and that's if they're coming from an expected direction and not, say, behind you. You're pretty much dead if anything other than a sniper has you within their range if you're unaware regardless because of the time it will take to change weapons, align to him, and fire back.
In terms of tactics, look at your roster and map to make sure there aren't a few already sniping (if there is, hop into something you can push objectives in. I prefer being a medic in a logi suit). Study the map closely and assume any voids in the middle/far sides of the map are effectively controlled by the enemy. Set yourself on a ridge with a reasonably narrow field of vision (the more you can see, the more you are exposed), preferably one with some space behind you where you can drop that nanohive as that can be a flare as to your location, especially if you're on a building.
You have at best 3-5 minutes before a counter-sniper pinpoints your location, assuming you're not shooting (about 60 seconds if you are) . Be prepared to move, and if you survive a sniper duel (two snipers shooting at each other, move no matter what.
Don't shoot at anything moving perpendicular to your line of sight or are moving around in unpredictable paths. You will almost never hit them. Snipers, campers, and heavies are going to be the easiest to take down, although the latter can take a few shots if their loadout focuses on defense. Shooting into groups, particularly while your team is assaulting them, is a great way to assist ground forces so long as you hit something, but you'll get one clip before you need to move to another location. Always check far ridges and accessible rooftops for snipers, as you're the best counter against them and never assume it's clear just because you don't see anything.
And if a guy makes eye contact with you (and you know when this happens), run. This is why you have that scout suit, as you can't hit what you can't align. |