[Q] The best way to get to snipe?

Arquin · 2009-12-30, 17:29

Hello. I do wonder why i haven't created a forum account yet, even tho i have been playing for some time now.

Anyway, i'd like to know how could i get to snipe or use marksman kit when nobody wants one in their team. I did try to create a sniper squad once, but it is not really fun when your friend snipes and you just spot for him, and swapping kits is not possible.

What should i do to get to even TRY out long range shooting. I'm tired of close combat infantry.

PS. I have trained to use it.

Oskar · 2009-12-30, 17:59

If no one wants a sniper in your team, it might just be because a sniper isnt needed.
On a lot of maps I find the sniper teams to be unnecessary or even ineffective. The view distance might be too short, there might be too many trees, etc.
To me, a sniper squad works best when there is a CO. The sniper/recon squad can relay intel on enemy positions, firebases and armor to the CO, which will increase the team's situational awareness greatly.
This, in my opinion, is what you should focus on when sniping. Kill whatever you can kill without being seen or heard, and report all enemy movement.

On a lot of servers, if you would create a sniper squad together with a spotter at the start of the game, and only if snipers are called for on that particular map, will you "get to snipe".

With this game, I find that seeing the big picture is one of the most important things.
Do what's best for the team, not necessarily what might be fun atm, and I'm sure you will be rewarded somehow.

But that's just my view of things. I'd very much like to hear what others have to say in this topic.

L4gi · 2009-12-30, 18:03

Join an infantry squad, grab a SAW and shoot anyone you see, regardless of distance. :P

Arquin · 2009-12-30, 18:55

Well, i guess so then. Commander is not usually seen on normal games. Maybe i should try joining a clan. Thanks anyway.

Oskar · 2009-12-31, 13:31

Well, the sniper might or might not be effective without a commander. If you report enemy locations on teamchat or even better, Mumble, TS or Vent, you will be a very valuable asset to the team. But you have to do this very efficiently in order to be an asset IMO.

General_J0k3r · 2009-12-31, 13:42

a sniper is ONLY effective on kashan and when comms are good. other than that i don't really know where a sniper would excel in performance compared to any other kit.

correct me if i'm wrong

Stealth Clobber · 2009-12-31, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by General_J0k3r

a sniper is ONLY effective on kashan and when comms are good. other than that i don't really know where a sniper would excel in performance compared to any other kit.

correct me if i'm wrong

Muttrah City in the A7 spot? Racked up 12 kills with no deaths sniping there once.

TomDackery · 2009-12-31, 22:53

Operation Archer, theres hundreds of sniping positions.

killonsight95 · 2009-12-31, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomDackery

Operation Archer, theres hundreds of sniping positions.

make sure you have a medic and officer with you

Astromici · 2010-01-04, 08:42

Check out my guide, especially the addendum on marksmans and spotters.

https://www.realitymod.com/forum/f13...er-rifles.html

2009-12-30, 17:29	#1
Arquin Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 122 Finland Location: Helsinki	[Q] The best way to get to snipe? Hello. I do wonder why i haven't created a forum account yet, even tho i have been playing for some time now. Anyway, i'd like to know how could i get to snipe or use marksman kit when nobody wants one in their team. I did try to create a sniper squad once, but it is not really fun when your friend snipes and you just spot for him, and swapping kits is not possible. What should i do to get to even TRY out long range shooting. I'm tired of close combat infantry. PS. I have trained to use it.

2009-12-30, 17:59	#2
Oskar Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 476 Sweden	Re: [Q] The best way to get to snipe? If no one wants a sniper in your team, it might just be because a sniper isnt needed. On a lot of maps I find the sniper teams to be unnecessary or even ineffective. The view distance might be too short, there might be too many trees, etc. To me, a sniper squad works best when there is a CO. The sniper/recon squad can relay intel on enemy positions, firebases and armor to the CO, which will increase the team's situational awareness greatly. This, in my opinion, is what you should focus on when sniping. Kill whatever you can kill without being seen or heard, and report all enemy movement. On a lot of servers, if you would create a sniper squad together with a spotter at the start of the game, and only if snipers are called for on that particular map, will you "get to snipe". With this game, I find that seeing the big picture is one of the most important things. Do what's best for the team, not necessarily what might be fun atm, and I'm sure you will be rewarded somehow. But that's just my view of things. I'd very much like to hear what others have to say in this topic.
Oskar Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 476 Sweden

2009-12-30, 18:03	#3
L4gi Server Administrator (A-N) Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,093 Finland	Re: [Q] The best way to get to snipe? Join an infantry squad, grab a SAW and shoot anyone you see, regardless of distance. :P

2009-12-30, 18:55	#4
Arquin Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 122 Finland Location: Helsinki	Re: [Q] The best way to get to snipe? Well, i guess so then. Commander is not usually seen on normal games. Maybe i should try joining a clan. Thanks anyway.

2009-12-31, 13:31	#5
Oskar Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 476 Sweden	Re: [Q] The best way to get to snipe? Well, the sniper might or might not be effective without a commander. If you report enemy locations on teamchat or even better, Mumble, TS or Vent, you will be a very valuable asset to the team. But you have to do this very efficiently in order to be an asset IMO.
Oskar Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 476 Sweden

2009-12-31, 13:42	#6
General_J0k3r Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,049 Location: Berlin Fhain	Re: [Q] The best way to get to snipe? a sniper is ONLY effective on kashan and when comms are good. other than that i don't really know where a sniper would excel in performance compared to any other kit. correct me if i'm wrong

2009-12-31, 22:53	#8
TomDackery Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 605 United States of America	Re: [Q] The best way to get to snipe? Operation Archer, theres hundreds of sniping positions.

2010-01-04, 08:42	#10
Astromici Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 127 United States of America	Re: [Q] The best way to get to snipe? Check out my guide, especially the addendum on marksmans and spotters. https://www.realitymod.com/forum/f13...er-rifles.html