You're missing the obvious- when there's a nest of reds on high ground you can't phase with your AR, STOP CHARGING IN WITH THE AR

Stand back and snipe their asses

People just naturally assume there god at this game.

No idea why. they think that if something kills them it must be overpowered.

Well you're wrong you're not super godlike, 1% of the people that play are that good but most are average- to above average.

This makes people think that if something kills them clearly it needs a nerf.

Easy solution, stop think you are perfect. Start playing smart instead of "I'm the best nothing can touch me"

Then there are people like me who just mess around a lot of the time (LAV offroading!) then assume whoever killed them is a fun-hating prick

All good points.... I'm not big on using different suits though.

Well, unless you count "Scout w/ shotgun & regular grenades", "scout w/ Flux and AR", "Scout w/ Swarm and AV nades". Even with one build, even the same build you can tune your tactics to a large degree - especially if you have a relatively versatile weapon like the AR/ScR.

But it's easier for most people to just whine.

Maybe those other games are more of a zerg warfare run & gun style or something, but many people are not playing Dust as intended.

So I'm angry I'll admit it. I'm tired of constantly coming to the forums and seeing "This is OP! ; "Redlining Isn't Fair!" ; "AR's are EVERYWHERE!" Whenever I see posts like this the first thing I think is "That person just sucks at the game." So here's a couple TTP's (Tactics, Techiniques, and Procedures.) I use to counter about 90% of whats complained about.

To the people who complain about AR's being everywhere... My thing is an AR is the basic ground fighting weapon. Deal with it. Don't like it, find a niche. Scrambler rifles work wonders on shields, and seeing how most other posts are about how horrible armor tanking is... There ya go.

1. Redline Snipers: First if you didn't know snipers are meant to fire from a distance from a hard to find spot, pure and simple. In this game it's the hills which usually means the redline area, sure theres a bunch of spots else where but still.

How to counter it: Basically actually USE cover, Don't run in a straight line, if you're hacking keep moving in circles, if you're hit and survive get your ass to cover, pay attention.

How to kill a redline sniper: You're given a free assault suit with a free sniper rifle; USE IT! Generally redline snipers get complacent, not to mention they have a lot of the battlefield to watch, find them, take your time line up a head shot and GAME OVER! Easy...

2. Tanks: Redline tanks are harder to deal with since there isn't much that can one shot them and they'll just back up out of view if they need to. However Tanks in general are not a nuisance. But since even in the tanks description it says they're designed for long range engagements... They're not going anywhere.

How to counter a Redline Tank:So keep them backed up. Again use a militia suit if needed.

How to kill a redline tank:Coordinate a strike with several Swarms at the same time, if they're causing to much of a hassle.

How to counter a tank: Crazy, AV does work. Most drivers are scared to death of losing their tanks, hit them and make them run. May not kill them but a respite is all you need.

How to kill tanks: Easy, cooridnation!!! Again Squads, use them.

Tactical Hint: Shoot from behind Cover. run out get the lock move behind cover then loft your missiles over the barricade, aim straight up the missiles travel a set distance before they correct to engage the target. Unless the tank saw you to begin with he won't know where it came from. Good to go.

3. Proto-Gear: This is a big one for me. Okay, yeah you see guys running proto gear in insta-matches. Big whoop. They CAN die. Find cover, shoot from cover, flank and when need be GET THE FACK OUT! It's not running away it's a tactical retreat. And just remember when one goes down to your militia assault rifle you just cost him like 80k.

4. Heavies: Please... Speed and range. Need I say more?

5. Murder Taxis: AV Works wonders on these guys too, most of the time you hit them a few times and they bug out. The one thing I say CCP needs to do is just take away the free one, that will cut down the number we see on the battlefield.

Sniping Tip against LAV: You can snipe both the driver and the gunner. If the LAV is traveling parallel to you at high spped at approximately 200m shoot just before the front bumper. It'll hit the driver.

I know I said use different suits, and people will say oh well I shouldn't have to change my suits. That's why you're given armories so you can swap fits mid fight.

Build fits not for a whole battle, but for situations you encounter. I myself have a fit for the beginning of a skirmish match, a middle of skirmish match, and 2 different fits for end of the match dependent on the situation. Plus a fit for Redline Snipers, and a fit for AV.

I'm sure I missed a lot, let me know if you have anything, or if you want to share your TTP's POST!

People just naturally assume there god at this game.

Well you're wrong you're not super godlike, 1% of the people that play are that good but most are average- to above average.

Lol. Most are average. That's kinda the definition of average.

Now before someone goes all math-pedantic on me. Yes I know that average doesn't mean that most people are necessarily at that skill level. I realize the standard deviation could be ridiculously high, but for the purposes of this forum, average will do.

Game wide KDR is 1.0

For every 0.01 above 1.0 that you are, there is someone another 0.01 below.

Is my math right?

So I'm angry I'll admit it. I'm tired of constantly coming to the forums and seeing "This is OP! ; "Redlining Isn't Fair!" ; "AR's are EVERYWHERE!" Whenever I see posts like this the first thing I think is "That person just sucks at the game." So here's a couple TTP's (Tactics, Techiniques, and Procedures.) I use to counter about 90% of whats complained about.

To the people who complain about AR's being everywhere... My thing is an AR is the basic ground fighting weapon. Deal with it. Don't like it, find a niche. Scrambler rifles work wonders on shields, and seeing how most other posts are about how horrible armor tanking is... There ya go.

1. Redline Snipers: First if you didn't know snipers are meant to fire from a distance from a hard to find spot, pure and simple. In this game it's the hills which usually means the redline area, sure theres a bunch of spots else where but still.

How to counter it: Basically actually USE cover, Don't run in a straight line, if you're hacking keep moving in circles, if you're hit and survive get your ass to cover, pay attention.

How to kill a redline sniper: You're given a free assault suit with a free sniper rifle; USE IT! Generally redline snipers get complacent, not to mention they have a lot of the battlefield to watch, find them, take your time line up a head shot and GAME OVER! Easy...

2. Tanks: Redline tanks are harder to deal with since there isn't much that can one shot them and they'll just back up out of view if they need to. However Tanks in general are not a nuisance. But since even in the tanks description it says they're designed for long range engagements... They're not going anywhere.

How to counter a Redline Tank:So keep them backed up. Again use a militia suit if needed.

How to kill a redline tank:Coordinate a strike with several Swarms at the same time, if they're causing to much of a hassle.

How to counter a tank: Crazy, AV does work. Most drivers are scared to death of losing their tanks, hit them and make them run. May not kill them but a respite is all you need.

How to kill tanks: Easy, cooridnation!!! Again Squads, use them.

Tactical Hint: Shoot from behind Cover. run out get the lock move behind cover then loft your missiles over the barricade, aim straight up the missiles travel a set distance before they correct to engage the target. Unless the tank saw you to begin with he won't know where it came from. Good to go.

3. Proto-Gear: This is a big one for me. Okay, yeah you see guys running proto gear in insta-matches. Big whoop. They CAN die. Find cover, shoot from cover, flank and when need be GET THE FACK OUT! It's not running away it's a tactical retreat. And just remember when one goes down to your militia assault rifle you just cost him like 80k.

Tactical Hint: Ambush him. Get basic remote explosives place one on a blind corner run out shoot at him, Proto guys are usually pretty arrogant and when he shoots back run back to that blind corner and wait for him to come around and KA-BLAMO.

4. Heavies: Speed and range is what you need.

5. Murder Taxis: AV Works wonders on these guys too, most of the time you hit them a few times and they bug out. The one thing I say CCP needs to do is just take away the free one, that will cut down the number we see on the battlefield.

Sniping Tip against LAV: You can snipe both the driver and the gunner. If the LAV is traveling parallel to you at high speed at approximately 200m shoot just before the front bumper. It'll hit the driver.

I know I said use different suits, and people will say oh well I shouldn't have to change my suits. That's why you're given armories so you can swap fits mid fight.

Build fits not for a whole battle, but for situations you encounter. I myself have a fit for the beginning of a skirmish match, a middle of skirmish match, and 2 different fits for end of the match dependent on the situation. Plus a fit for Redline Snipers, and a fit for AV.

I'm sure I missed a lot, let me know if you have anything, or if you want to share your TTP's POST!