one request per merc.

Bipod.

I already have a bipod.








Between my legs

Variable zoom

I'm sorry, I'm breaking the rules.
I can't seem to settle for one request, when so much is badly in need of adjustment.

Adjustable Zoom Scope -
There is too much data clutter when you are scoped in on a bunch of friendlies and/or hostiles. All the bars and data is blinding. If we can adjust our zoom, this situation can be addressed.

Eliminate Weapon Sway While Crouched -
Why does my merc have to throw his weapon around every time he scopes in or moves his toe even a smidge? We're fkin already crouching... Why do we need so many stacking handicaps? If we could crouch and get a shot off without having a seizure each time, you might see more of us move in closer to the action. We won't need a bipod.

Reverse the Weapon Profile Change -
This one really kills it for me. It's annoying to even type about, because it makes little sense. It's really hurt tactical sniper rifles in a bad way. Put the 10% damage vs. shields right back where you took it. In fact, I'd prefer a bias AGAINST shields. 110% vs. shields. For a sniper, the opening shot is everything, because every follow-up shot against an alerted target is increasingly difficult. It makes no sense why railgun snipers received such a penalty, and no alternative sniper rifle with potency vs. shields was offered as a caveat. Poor planning.

Target Painter -
I shouldn't have to be squad lead to be able to mark a target with a red attack indicator. If I'm able to generate a simple attack indicator, that would be better than, "Behind you." or "Just around the corner ahead of you." I want this, because the red chevron just does NOT light up for everyone in squad sometimes. Apparently you often DO need to be squad lead, in order to mark a target.

Prone -
Yeah, we need it. Will we ever get it? No.

More Weapon Variants -
"Breach Sniper Rifles" with effectiveness in the 100m-200m range would be nice. A sniper rifle we can use more like a heavy tactical assault rifle. Anti-shield sniper rifles. Laser sniper rifles. Pulse laser sniper rifles. Burst sniper rifles, with a charge-up mechanism. Get rid of the monotony.

Dropsuit w/ Sniper Bonuses -
Sentinel's get a reduction to feedback damage, and increased heavy weapon reload speed. Minnie Scouts get +5% to melee and NOVA KNIFE damage (a dedicated weapon damage buff). Every role gets something that works for them, or helps a dedicated role. I'd like to see snipers get a weapon damage buff, OR a sway cancellation buff, OR a huge boost to scan radius and precision (for the ranges that SNIPERS operate from).

+1 OP.

But a pointless thread. I have faith the size of a mustard grain that someone at CCP will care about niche roles.

I'm sorry, I'm breaking the rules.
I can't seem to settle for one request, when so much is badly in need of adjustment.

Adjustable Zoom Scope -
There is too much data clutter when you are scoped in on a bunch of friendlies and/or hostiles. All the bars and data is blinding. If we can adjust our zoom, this situation can be addressed.

Eliminate Weapon Sway While Crouched -
Why does my merc have to throw his weapon around every time he scopes in or moves his toe even a smidge? We're fkin already crouching... Why do we need so many stacking handicaps? If we could crouch and get a shot off without having a seizure each time, you might see more of us move in closer to the action. We won't need a bipod.

Reverse the Weapon Profile Change -
This one really kills it for me. It's annoying to even type about, because it makes little sense. It's really hurt tactical sniper rifles in a bad way. Put the 10% damage vs. shields right back where you took it. In fact, I'd prefer a bias AGAINST shields. 110% vs. shields. For a sniper, the opening shot is everything, because every follow-up shot against an alerted target is increasingly difficult. It makes no sense why railgun snipers received such a penalty, and no alternative sniper rifle with potency vs. shields was offered as a caveat. Poor planning.

Target Painter -
I shouldn't have to be squad lead to be able to mark a target with a red attack indicator. If I'm able to generate a simple attack indicator, that would be better than, "Behind you." or "Just around the corner ahead of you." I want this, because the red chevron just does NOT light up for everyone in squad sometimes. Apparently you often DO need to be squad lead, in order to mark a target.

Prone -
Yeah, we need it. Will we ever get it? No.

More Weapon Variants -
"Breach Sniper Rifles" with effectiveness in the 100m-200m range would be nice. A sniper rifle we can use more like a heavy tactical assault rifle. Anti-shield sniper rifles. Laser sniper rifles. Pulse laser sniper rifles. Burst sniper rifles, with a charge-up mechanism. Get rid of the monotony.

Dropsuit w/ Sniper Bonuses -
Sentinel's get a reduction to feedback damage, and increased heavy weapon reload speed. Minnie Scouts get +5% to melee and NOVA KNIFE damage (a dedicated weapon damage buff). Every role gets something that works for them, or helps a dedicated role. I'd like to see snipers get a weapon damage buff, OR a sway cancellation buff, OR a huge boost to scan radius and precision (for the ranges that SNIPERS operate from).

+1 OP.

But a pointless thread. I have faith the size of a mustard grain that someone at CCP will care about niche roles.

nice crosshair. Do we need the mil dots though since there's no bullet drop? Better scope for proto weapons. Something to differentiate us from the mlt. sniper, free sniping class. We are elite in the end, using proto snipers and modules.

Change sniper rifle operation skill to a damage bonus, a headshot damage bonus, or a rate of fire bonus. Normalize sway. The sway bonus is a bigger deal than other weapon operation bonuses I feel, and to me it puts people wtihout the skill at 5 at a double disadvantage.

Better hit detection and draw distance for targets at range.

Variable range scope (switch L1 to toggle)

and an anti-vehicle sniper rifle...

BULLET TRAVEL TIME so you have to lead your target and actually have skill

I think the bullet is traveling too fast 2500m/s

Does the sway make that much of a difference? If you snipe while crouched, the sway disappears after you settle.

For the love of all that is good and holy, YES.

How about L3 instead? I like being able to let go of L1, quickly turn to a new area, and then ADS again. However, I have never found a need to sprint and look through my scope.



In a way, I believe that is what the Forge gun is just sans the scope.

Does the sway make that much of a difference? If you snipe while crouched, the sway disappears after you settle.

For the love of all that is good and holy, YES.

How about L3 instead? I like being able to let go of L1, quickly turn to a new area, and then ADS again. However, I have never found a need to sprint and look through my scope.



In a way, I believe that is what the Forge gun is just sans the scope.

snipers need their damage mods removed

charge sniper rifles removed (until a proper proto priced rifle is released so the people with thousands wont be able to keep the exploit)

no war points and no kills (clone died) as long as anyone is fighting from the redzone

snipers need their damage mods removed

charge sniper rifles removed (until a proper proto priced rifle is released so the people with thousands wont be able to keep the exploit)

no war points and no kills (clone died) as long as anyone is fighting from the redzone

I have sniped plenty. There are plenty of hills to snipe from not in the redline. They aren't near the action either. Playing from the redline is straight up cheating. No risk means no reward. Snipers may need more damage at basic levels. Sure use damage mods but start using bullet travel time so you actually need skill to hit 1000 damage from your god cannon Thales

Currently, I find that I need to be near the 100m to see the target clearly. disadvantage is that you get duvolled. I can provide the greatest support when I'm near my squad and the enemy. As soon as they fix sniping, I'll retreat into my optimal range.
P.S. I love killing med. frame snipers,

Oh yeah, I love how with 1.2 people disappear into walls now.

Oh I see. You're hurt that the Thale's killed you. An OFFICER Sniper Rifle, and probably the RAREST gun in the game. In fact, as of 1.2, the Thale's is the only sniper rifle that actually functions like a sniper rifle.

Wouldn't make any difference if sniper ballistics were introduced, you'd still die the same to the Thale's.
In fact, if ballistics ARE introduced, every sniper rifle should hit as hard as the Thale's to compensate, and their RoF will have to be bumped up.... Battlefield 3 sniper rifles for example, have ballistics, but those sniper rifles function more realistically. They have rate of fire on-par with assault rifles, and enough damage to 1-2 shot people.
So be careful what you wish for.

That "takes skill" bravado argument is moot. Go play dedicated sniper role and consistently get 25+ kills a game, then come back and brag about how easy it is.

Snip

If redline snipers are that big of a problem, how about moving the MCCs and forward bases back another 100 or so meters from their current position and move the redline back with them as well as expanding it on all sides? Other team gets access to the previously redline snipers and I get to keep my favorite spots that CCP had to place in the redline areas.

What annoys me more are the tower snipers. CCP really should have put a stairwell/ladder up to the top of those places so everyone has access to those places, whether to snipe or kill someone who is sniping.

I'm gonna break the rules lol. The bullets should drop. All you gotta do right now is put the enemy on the dot and you hit them, not really a lot of skill needed.

one request per merc.

Bipod.

Been there done that. Usually went about 20 and 2. Its way too easy. You just dont have enough skill to play on a competitive level. Keep hiding back there in the red zone.

The one thing Snipers need more than anything else is for QQ AR Rambos like OZAROW to stop saying what Snipers need. They purpose of a sniper is so far above their narrow, pea-headed ability to comprehend. They just want to cry because they can't mow snipers down with their Duvolles like they can with everyone else.

. . .UNLIMITETED. . .!

Decent rendering of objects at a distance. (well not decent just correct).

lol
Oh you done did it now!

What annoys me more are the tower snipers. CCP really should have put a stairwell/ladder up to the top of those places so everyone has access to those places, whether to snipe or kill someone who is sniping.

BULLET TRAVEL TIME so you have to lead your target and actually have skill