So instead of 1 clip I need two clips now, gotcha.

How's that going to work now for MD users? Not all of us use the AR you know. Headshots aren't exactly something that works well as a mechanic for MD users.

And forge gun users? They're supposed to headshot as well? Hey, I guess RE users should headshot too? I'm sorry, but this seems kinda stupid in my opinion. I don't think boom-headshot 514 is the right way to go.

this solution is really only applicable to snipers, TAC, etc.

what about mass drivers?
shotguns?
flaylock?
SMG?
remote explosives?


headshots != infallible measure of skill

for example, when I traverse the map in my minmatar shotgun scout, the majority of my skill shows when I am able to avoid my enemy's line of sight long enough to get within shotgun range. While getting a headshot is fun and all, landing the entire shotgun spread on their head is not what the shotgun is about. Maybe if you use breach that's another type of skill. but to me, my skill lies in utilizing cover and flanking tactics.

This is not to say I can't aim. My sidearm of choice is a flaylock. I can usually land a direct hit, even at range. Although again, headshots are not a strong suit of that style of play. What's more important is that I land the direct hit on the target. This is great for finishing heavy armor tanks.


so yea, basically:

alpha != snipers/marksmen

although

sniper == alpha (usually)

I'm not saying that HP is perfectly balanced. I'm pointing out you'd be essentially doubling the TTK on non-headshot reliant classes. and that headshots are not the only measure of FPS skill

they are one metric through which relative skill can be measured

there's also situational awareness, tactical flanking, use of cover, weapon choice, etc.

shotguns, mass drivers, etc. fall under weapon choice, and each require other skills to be effective (tactical flanking & use of cover for shotguns, use of cover & situational awareness for mass drivers) All of these skills are important, and each player is stronger in different areas. You're trying to promote tracking & headshot ability above the others. It doesn't matter how well I can use cover and flank if the second after I open fire (and with 2 or so more shotgun shots left to kill), someone turns around and uses your 2.4x headshot multiplier to obliterate my scout suit just as fast as they can now.

you're still overemphasizing one metric of skill over all the others. So now if I miss my first headshot I have little chance of recovery. Yet mr. logi-slayer, if he fucks up and forgets how to flank, or use cover, or asses a tactical situation, will have time to turn around and headshot me with his AR. despite the fact that I surprised him with a point blank shotgun, I have little chance of survival if my aim is slightly off, and if even say 20-30% of my spread misses his face

How the hell is a heavy supposed to kill anyone? bastards are gonna have double the amount of time to run away!

Headshots with a HMG? are you crazy? why dont i just get headshots with my melee as well?