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SuperKing BigNuts
Contract Hunters
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Posted - 2013.05.29 18:39:00 -
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Darken-Sol wrote:SuperKing BigNuts wrote:scoped sniper zoom allows you to assign orders from an increased range... i snipe a LOT, try to issue an order and get told it fails... scope in and issue it again and it works.
i dont think this is an 'intentional' issue, but a hiccup caused somewhere. i know that with an smg out you can get the order-reticle to pop up on a target at long ranges, but as soon as you attempt to asign the order it fails, but if you scope in with the sniper rifle itll work at the same range, so its not likely that it was a designed cutoff range but more of an 'hitbox' style issue where your order missed the mark even though it said you were aiming at your intended target. this doesnt cut it for me. i participate in my battles. i wont be reduced to a coward sniper.
i find sniping is effective, enables me to post longer range squad orders, it allows me to provide intel to squad of what is going on with a broader birds-eye view from my sniping perch, and allows me to bounce between firefights much faster than sprinting.
cowardice or tactical advantage, call it what you will, but it works for me.
and those who say snipers are broke... admittedly not as easy to snipe in this build as the previous build, just takes some getting used to, as with any other change. |
Darken-Sol
BIG BAD W0LVES
Eternal Syndicate
161
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Posted - 2013.05.29 22:45:00 -
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Quote:i find sniping is effective, enables me to post longer range squad orders, it allows me to provide intel to squad of what is going on with a broader birds-eye view from my sniping perch, and allows me to bounce between firefights much faster than sprinting.
cowardice or tactical advantage, call it what you will, but it works for me.
and those who say snipers are broke... admittedly not as easy to snipe in this build as the previous build, just takes some getting used to, as with any other change.
You are right, it is a matter of opinion. I feel cowardly if I hide in the mountains and order my squad to perform tasks where they can lose money. This thread is not about sniping. I am asking CCP why they put a range on my squad orders. I've considered that it may be a bug.
Just want to know how it affects other people. I am glad it works for one person, but a lot of us are having trouble. |
2-Ton Twenty-One
Imperfects
Negative-Feedback
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Posted - 2013.05.29 22:50:00 -
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+1 |
Jenza's Pants
Kang Lo Directorate
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2013.05.29 22:50:00 -
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Darken-Sol wrote:I find it annoying and foolish. i can verbally order my squad to do something, but cant get them the points they deserve. range on an order that everyone can hear? stupid
Radio communications can only travel so far. |
Darken-Sol
BIG BAD W0LVES
Eternal Syndicate
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Posted - 2013.05.29 22:59:00 -
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Jenza's Pants wrote:Darken-Sol wrote:I find it annoying and foolish. i can verbally order my squad to do something, but cant get them the points they deserve. range on an order that everyone can hear? stupid Radio communications can only travel so far.
they can only travel so fast. they will continue traveling forever until they hit something.
The point you are missing: I am on comms and my squad can hear me. why cant they recieve orders? |
DigiOps
Kirkinen Risk Control
Caldari State
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Posted - 2013.05.29 22:59:00 -
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What happened to issuing squad orders off the overview map is what's been racking my brain for the last few days... -_- |
Darken-Sol
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Eternal Syndicate
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Posted - 2013.05.29 23:06:00 -
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DigiOps wrote:What happened to issuing squad orders off the overview map is what's been racking my brain for the last few days... -_-
This has been pitiful too. Try zooming in, you go from 1x to 1.1x. If your squad member is near any other point, blueberry, or enemy it wont even bring up the option. It wont even bring up the option if there is another squad member it the retical. |
I-Shayz-I
ZionTCD
Unclaimed.
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Posted - 2013.05.29 23:34:00 -
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+1 |
SuperKing BigNuts
Contract Hunters
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Posted - 2013.05.29 23:43:00 -
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well as i mentioned previously, which you and i seemed to have missed my point in my 'i <3 sniper rifles' rant,
scoped sniper allows the orders to be given at longer range. unscoped sniper gets error at same range as other weapons, so i do not believe it to be simply based on weapon selection.
perhaps, as i think i previously mentioned, its got something to do with precision to the hitbox. no scope = smaller target to 'hit' with a squad order. i hate to think they would put an accuracy rating on squad orders... but maybe its something relevant to that mechanic? |
Darken-Sol
BIG BAD W0LVES
Eternal Syndicate
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Posted - 2013.05.29 23:48:00 -
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SuperKing BigNuts wrote:well as i mentioned previously, which you and i seemed to have missed my point in my 'i <3 sniper rifles' rant,
scoped sniper allows the orders to be given at longer range. unscoped sniper gets error at same range as other weapons, so i do not believe it to be simply based on weapon selection.
perhaps, as i think i previously mentioned, its got something to do with precision to the hitbox. no scope = smaller target to 'hit' with a squad order. i hate to think they would put an accuracy rating on squad orders... but maybe its something relevant to that mechanic?
And the map? can you use your sniper scope to zoom in on it? or is it only for sending your squad into situations you yourself shy away from?
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SuperKing BigNuts
Contract Hunters
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Posted - 2013.05.29 23:54:00 -
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and again with the personal attacks about my use of a sniper? here i am trying to be productive with stating that its not simply weapon selection, but something beyond that...
is there anything else you dont approve of so i know when to not bother trying to be productive in the future? |
Darken-Sol
BIG BAD W0LVES
Eternal Syndicate
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Posted - 2013.05.30 00:06:00 -
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SuperKing BigNuts wrote:and again with the personal attacks about my use of a sniper? here i am trying to be productive with stating that its not simply weapon selection, but something beyond that...
is there anything else you dont approve of so i know when to not bother trying to be productive in the future?
I get it. It works for you. I have noted that and your input has been useful. I will never respect you. Do you have anything else to say besides it works? I'm not a sniper. I dont think the type of weapon you use should define the range on your squad order. My god the HMG would be dealt yet another blow. |
Orin the Freak
Krullefor Organization
Minmatar Republic
663
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Posted - 2013.05.30 00:18:00 -
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I noticed this right away, but in the light of the rest of the broken crap in this game, it seemed like small fries.
Broken game is broken. Not unplayable, just broken. |
SuperKing BigNuts
Contract Hunters
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Posted - 2013.05.30 00:22:00 -
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but i say again, i do not believe its simply the weapon... tac rifle has an increased order fidelity as well while scoped, but still flops at the same range without scope. i will test with various weapons right now and report the results.
i believe that the squad order reticule is working similar to the target information display, if you dont have a perfect shot, but your reticule is 'close enough' the information will display, but when you pull the trigger, your order, like other trigger pulls, can miss. increasing the zoom makes the target appear larger, resulting in an easier target to get that magical 100% shot on your orders. |
Darken-Sol
BIG BAD W0LVES
Eternal Syndicate
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Posted - 2013.05.30 00:28:00 -
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like the blue sheild bug?
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SuperKing BigNuts
Contract Hunters
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Posted - 2013.05.30 00:32:00 -
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Darken-Sol wrote:like the blue sheild bug?
i dont think blue shield is quite right, but its close. i think what it ends up being though is that they reduced the 'click to' aim assist for the squad orders. when your on opposite sides of a map, you can no longer be 'close enough' to get the circle to pop up when placing a defend order, but must actually line up the shot like you would while trying to murder a red-dot.
makes me think of trying to hit someone with a railgun installation is the closest i can relate it.
*edit*
though on the point of blue shield, improper display of bluedots is something i have noticed... in my initial trial at battle commencement, i attempted to order on an individual standing still in the redline under MCC near a bunch of vehicles getting called in, then he was alone for a bit after vehicles left, then his indicator jumped several hundred meters to towards an objective |
Cody Sietz
The Tritan Industries
RISE of LEGION
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Posted - 2013.05.30 00:50:00 -
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Yeah, if a squad mate spawns at the MCC and I go base, there is no way the defense order will stick.
Also, why is M/kb so hard to use orders now? |
SuperKing BigNuts
Contract Hunters
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Posted - 2013.05.30 00:56:00 -
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Cody Sietz wrote:Yeah, if a squad mate spawns at the MCC and I go base, there is no way the defense order will stick.
Also, why is M/kb so hard to use orders now?
you CAN get the orders to stick between ground base and MCC, its just REALLY sketchy... im not saying it doesnt need fixed... cause it shouldnt be as hard as it is right now... but with SMG i did get them to stick... now if it was on someone useful, i cant say, just tooling around solo right now, so my orders dont do any good, but they DID stick on somebody... |
KEROSIINI-TERO
Seraphim Initiative.
CRONOS.
386
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Posted - 2013.05.30 01:41:00 -
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PonyClause Rex wrote:Sounds like they are encouraging squads to stick together, so it at least makes sense on one level
It affects squad performance as well even if they stick together:
Your squad is in east.
You bring in dropship.
You want to capture CRU in west.
You cannot place order on CRU as it further away than 250m (about).
So much for using command interface on larger maps...
Oh and I think this same thing also broke the map orders as most of them are too far away. |
Skyhound Solbrave
Rough Riders..
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Posted - 2013.05.30 01:45:00 -
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I feel there is a purpose behind that will be made clear with future added features. Possibly something to do with kicking AWOXers, or something to that effect. |
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SuperKing BigNuts
Contract Hunters
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Posted - 2013.05.30 03:01:00 -
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i found that map orders CAN be applied to objectives, i didnt think to test on generic installations though, will try next match and report my findings
*edit*
objectives, vehicles and yourself can be assigned squad orders from overview map, but not installations or other infantry. |
SuperKing BigNuts
Contract Hunters
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Posted - 2013.05.30 04:54:00 -
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Shameless bump for my own !SCIENCE! to be seen.
https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=80607&find=unread
Trials ran on Line Harvest Skirmish.
Posted up at grid square B9(Defender(north side) ground spawn), getting orders to stick at E7(Objective C). Ranges were rough estimations based on my previous sniper experience. low frequency, scoped standard AR
Got an order to stick on an infantry after MANY attempts from B9 to G8/H8(Road between pipes south of both Objectives B and A). no visual, scoped standard AR.
LAV, first try, from B9 to edge of H9/I9, edge of far side redline. no visual, no scope AR
LAV, first try, from B9 to F4, behind tower/pipes aimed at structure housing Objective C. no visual, no scope AR
Neutral/Blue structures at the edge of redline consistantly are easy to get consistently on the first order attempt from ground spawn. No Scope AR.
Red structures can be designated, but need to be painted by allies closer to the target, did not think to attempt direct visual contact at these ranges.
from my !SCIENCE!, the trend shows that the larger a target appears on screen(possibly based on sig radius?), the easier it is to hit with squad orders. zooming in helps make the targets larger allowing orders to be applied more consistently. i could not identify any hard range cutoff for orders, managed to get orders issued at approximately 700m with Assault Rifle or SMG.
i believe that the visual effect highlighting targets will show on infantry, but the hitbox is much smaller than the visual cue range. causing you to 'miss' with the order, and receiving the 'Invalid Target' error message.
Simply increasing the 'hit box' size for the infantry could cause problems accurately placing orders on a large groups since apparently the visual cue is not tied to the actual placement of the order currently... the only 'valid' solution i can think of is getting the orders to auto-target the highlighted target(designated by the visual cue) like it used to. i am not sure how or even why this mechanic might have been tweaked with the uprising build.
the concept of 'if its not broke, dont fix it' come to mind on this subject matter... i dont remember it being broken in the previous build, but definitely feel that it is functioning in a sub-par fashion currently. |
Darken-Sol
BIG BAD W0LVES
Eternal Syndicate
170
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Posted - 2013.05.30 12:32:00 -
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Better info, man. I appreciate it.
Still no word from CCP. |
Darken-Sol
BIG BAD W0LVES
Eternal Syndicate
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Posted - 2013.06.12 11:54:00 -
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range on orders still sucks. |
Judy Maat
Rebelles A Quebec
Orion Empire
71
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Posted - 2013.06.12 12:56:00 -
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shameless bump
this is a major problem for team coordination |
NAV HIV
The Generals
EoN.
228
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Posted - 2013.06.12 13:12:00 -
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ALMIGHTY STATIUS wrote:Spkr4theDead wrote:I agree, this was a really stupid decision. In breaking news, Spkr does something besides ***** about getting stepped on by more talented players while claiming that they have "aimbots" and "lagswitches."
Spkr is ****** as usual |
NAV HIV
The Generals
EoN.
228
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Posted - 2013.06.12 13:13:00 -
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Darken-Sol wrote:I find it annoying and foolish. i can verbally order my squad to do something, but cant get them the points they deserve. range on an order that everyone can hear? stupid
+1 please make this game a little bit more "team play" friendly ? |
UNIsTaken
AMC Dropbears
25
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Posted - 2013.06.12 13:39:00 -
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CCP is aware of this issue.
CCP is aware of the mouse/KB being difficult to place orders
You can place orders at any distance, but it is buggy and unreliable.
Now children, understand CCP needs to fix network and engine issues before they get to work on the finicky details like this. |
Vrain Matari
ZionTCD
Unclaimed.
577
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Posted - 2013.06.12 14:56:00 -
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SuperKing BigNuts wrote:scoped sniper zoom allows you to assign orders from an increased range... i snipe a LOT, try to issue an order and get told it fails... scope in and issue it again and it works.
i dont think this is an 'intentional' issue, but a hiccup caused somewhere. i know that with an smg out you can get the order-reticle to pop up on a target at long ranges, but as soon as you attempt to asign the order it fails, but if you scope in with the sniper rifle itll work at the same range, so its not likely that it was a designed cutoff range but more of an 'hitbox' style issue where your order missed the mark even though it said you were aiming at your intended target.
+1 agreed - this agrees with what i've experienced. |
Darken-Sol
BIG BAD W0LVES
Eternal Syndicate
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Posted - 2013.06.12 18:14:00 -
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