R'ahz Lupo
Crux Special Tasks Group
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.11.15 16:23:00 -
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Okay.
So, I have been seeing a lot of threads on sniping. A lot of negative posts, a lot of whining - some with merit, some not. I figured I'd through in my two cents, and this seems to be an appropriate thread because it covers everything to do with sniping.
First off, my experience. I'll give you guys a run down of my experiences so you can at least judge my opinions knowing my background. I am strictly a console gamer. I play CoD and Battlefield, and I'm very good. At my high point in CoD, I managed to break into the best 1000 of the leaderboards of 5 mill. When I used a sniper class in CoD, I was close to mid range. I was a semi proficient quick scoper, and radar reader( using the mini map to ADS a corner and tap someone is they stroll around it.). I abhor camping and would counter snipe campers.
In Battlefield, I was a mid range sniper that preformed precision shots to cover my squad. Squad rushes objective, I drop off on route and cover windows or vantage points. Long distance shots were only used to counter campers or occasionally cover an objectiv. Battlefield incorporates bullet drop.
So. Dust. A lot of people complain about getting killed in a single shot. They say sniping is cheap and easy. The only times I have ever dealt out a single shot kill is on a perfect headshot. That's obvious. The only time I get reliable head shots is when somebody is standing completely still, i.e., enemy sniper. The only time I ever get one shoted is when I'm trying to snipe a target or I'm aiming a swarm. Any other time, it takes 2+ shots. I very rarely get killed by a sniper. When I notice my shield drop and half my armour gone from a single mysterious shot, I (get ready!) MOVE. M.OOOO.VE. The reason I stress this, is because I am constantly surprised by the number of people who let me take my second shot. It boggles my mind.
Easy? I am told that mouse/kb is the way to go. Point and click death. I don't begrudge anyone for using a system they are used to, but if it is that much easier we should have a little more balance. Personally, I find the ADS sensitivity so high, that precision shooting takes way longer than I could ever possibly appreciate. I could line up a shot AND account for bullet drop with range finder, AND take my shot in Battlefield long before I could get that jerky Dust reticle on target. No one sensible would ask m/kb players to switch and vice versa, but we should be on equal ground. What's the deal with that blue shimmer too? My reticle is red - I take the shot. No hit, just a blue shimmer. WTF!?
The mile away issue. People complain a lot about the selfish lone wolves who camp out a mile from the battlefield and just snipe. First off, staying stationary for such long periods will leave you vulnerable to counter sniping. Second, you can't actually do anything else with a sniper rifle because of the mechanics. The ADS auto sway negates any attempt at close range quick scoping. The fact you have to crouch to steady, destroys your mobility and prevents from using cover. Why can't you lean on a railing or crate to steady a shot? Also, the mid range game is dominated by the AR. Trust me. If you are at mid range and see a target, what do you do? Stop moving, crouch, steady sway, take your shot? The only way you'll drop your mark is with a headshot. Chances are, you'll miss due to him having mobility. A safe shot would be center mass, but you need 2 of those to kill. If you get one, chances are, you'll be dead before you take the next shot. Due to the ion of the sniper, you're going to suffer greatly from the sway caused by getting shot at. Throw in the long range proto ARs and the only way to snipe safely is from a mile away.
Bullet drop? Yes. I am in favor of it, but only if it is implemented on all weapons. I find the versatility of snipers in this game severely lacking, but adding bullet drop to snipers only, will just pigeon hole them even more. Thoughts, people?
Also, try not to flame me too bad. This forum lags like nothing I have ever seen in my life and it was an extreme test of patience to type this much :P Seriously, wtf |