Just takes a few more bullets. I actually prefer the barnet with my light (usually soldier (scavenge)).

Most people don't realise its not bad, its just different. They expect sniping to be a godly tactic that is unbeatable. This game removes that godly unbeatable-ness and makes it fair. You can still do work with a sniper. But you have to be more careful about your position etc. cause the enemies can do work on you too,

Yes..

I love sniping in this game. Just makes you feel cool when you climb up a mountain of containers so you get to little perch to snipe the enemy.

The barret is great, the only thing is that (atleast for me) when shootin the last bullet in the clip while scope keeps you in scope til reloaded which is a bit wierd.

Also hows the dragonave for yall? so far i havnt had much luck with it, i cant seem to hit anybody unless theyre standin still (fail i know).

The sniping is a lot better. Takes more skill, it's like the Scout on CSS.

I really enjoy the Barnett. I use it to take out enemy medics or any classes important to objectives ^_^............ Those damn medics are still a pain in the ass <_<

i like what they did with sniping in the game. sniping is directly opposed to what this game is about. sniping is about killing from long distance. this game is all about working as a team to complete the objective. now a sniper can help that but they dont complete objectives. sniping in this game is good for holding choke points and finishing off weakened opponents.

I don't think it is really sniping in this game, but more of a support action. When ever I have a light rifle I am always switching my guns in between the rifle and what ever else I have. They have done a good job about making it so you don't camp

I wouldn't call it "sniping" I'd call it using a long distance rifile as the name implies. If you're sitting still sniping you're actually FAILING at helping your teammates do objectives. The only thing that would make sniping any decent is if you could do mass recon red line spotting which you can't. You can't only do 1 at a time. You're better off comm hacking to help and you actually have to be in the mix for that.

I was surprised.. It was decent.

Not true. It seems that the majority of bad snipers in today's gaming have given the good ones a bad name. Placing yourself in a
tactically ideal position overlooking an objective is actually one of the best ways to help your team in objective-based game play,
as long as there aren't too many people trying to do it. Now, obviously going for the objectives is the best way to help your team,
but playing a 'recon' for your team is nearly as important if done right. An effective marksman prevents the enemy from taking said
objective and makes them think twice about trying it again and severely slows down their process.

Personally, I think the Operative class is perfect for using long rifles, especially as a light. On certain maps it isn't very effective,
but on some maps it can be quite damaging to the enemy team. As a light Op on certain maps you can reach some high places and
really pour a hurting on the enemy team. No to mention that you can red line a couple enemies in 5 seconds time, although it is
harder in online play. Since the Op can't really contribute as much as other classes in intense, close-quarters combat I feel they are
best used as a support role that should hang on the outside of the skirmish and spot enemies and pick off those that are wounded.

The Single Player Version does not seem conducive to sniping in any form... however the mingleplayer may play out better. I will find out when the PSN is up.

i was playing earlier today when all of a sudden I kept getting smacked up by this sniper covering the missile controls that I was trying to protect, never killed me but kept me wary and didn't allow me to guard the objective the way I wanted. Snipers really do have a role.

There are some GREAT spots for sniping but the majority I found require a light
Barrett+ritchie(w/scope)=win

Sniping is really fun in this game

Teammate took over the MG nest before you got there? Got a Light Rifle? Sweet - get up to that nice overwatch position and pick of anyone aiming for the more obvious guy in a fixed location. If you suspect the enemy knows where you are, move to another position and continue. The MG nest will draw a LOT of fire, and you'll be nearby to keep that fire from finishing its job - especially valuable when you're a Medic - MG guy gets wounded - patch him up and send him back in.

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