BF2S Forums Sniper Guide Request

Thanks for VERY useful answers, guys.
But i have 2 more .... )))

Vega, when you've talked about compensation #s, you meant M24, are you?
SinnFein, why do you use m95 instead of m24 at long ranges?

btw my good ping is about 65... and average ping is about 92... and that's pain in the ass when it comes to shooting at moving targets...

Last edited by ai024 (2006-01-17 13:42:46)

SinnFein,  I'm really impressed by the stats bro.  I'm just getting my "teeth" so to speak.  My skills need major tweaking and what you've put on the posting boards here really have helped.  Thanks.

KJ

"Death from Afar"

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one obsessed with my sniper rifle.

Like [GDC]SinnFein I created a second account, DEATH_TO_BUNNIES, that I use for the sniper kit weapons only (although, I did manage to run some guy over with my jeep and another while trying to airlift myself out of a very sticky situation).

I've worked pretty hard to try and keep my overall K/D and rifle K/D ratios up as high as I can (5.75/8.82 respectively) and all the advice given so far does indeed apply.  But like previous post say, there is not a given set of sniper rules.  Some things I like to keep in mind are:

Vantage Point: Very rarely do I snipe from level the ground.  Height definately has its advantages.  Most players don't look up to see what's around them.  You have the advantage of identifying if the enemy is alone or with his squad.  With some practice you can build some good anticipation and figure out which way he'll run after the first shot lands.  You will be far more prepared than your enemy.

Vision: Don't use your scope for the entire game.  Use it for occasional scans.  It's too easy to get sucked into the zoom and not realize what's going on around you.  On my machine my peripheral vision is better than my primary focus.  If I feel like I am in a relatively safe spot I will turn my view off to the side so I can see through the fog in my periphery.  Sometimes you can get a jump on an incoming soldier before he comes out of the haze/fog.  Also, keep your ears open.  Listen for foot steps, gun shots, the unsheathing of a knives.  Be quick with you pistol selection.

Communication:  Spot enemies for your teammates.  Don't be blood thirsty and try to take on all approaching soldiers.  It's been a good practice of mine to call out an enemy's location before I take my first shot.  There's really two advantages.  It alerts your team so they can either hide or take out the threat and it also keeps him up on your minimap.  I love calling someone out and putting a single shot into their chest.  They usually dive behind a building and I watch the little red dot slowly creep around the back and then around the front corner only to catch a second round the second they are exposed.  Another practice of mine is to talk with the commander.  I'm usually in a fairly inactive area that doesn't receive UAV support.  I might be pinned by another sniper and not able to locate him.  I'll see if I can't get the commander to do a satellite scan and call out the enemy's location.  Then I can decide to either take a few shots or retreat to a secondary perch.

Location:  Each player is different, but my preference is to stay out of the way of major battles.  I like to find a nice perch and to pick off lone wolves or small squads (usually medic first).  I like to set myself up at the ends of long corridors that are frequently used by the opposition.  If you've played the game for a while you know where players like to travel.  Use that to your advantage.  It's much easier to put a hit on someone running toward or away from you than it is against a player that is running perpendicular to you.  Rest your gun and let the target run into your crosshairs.  This gives you time to settle your rifle and get a more accurate shot.

Anyway, I've spent far too long on this post!  These were just a few things I try to keep in mind while sniping.  It's all about experience and preference.  Good luck and happy hunting!

Post Script: I too prefer the ranking system over at the Stat Padder website.  #4 ain't so bad...just need to build up my kill total. 

Spetz wrote:

you wont hit with pistol at the long rage soo just try to hit the guy twice.

actually you can, tho its probably a fluke. i have actually sniped guys with the pistol after running out of rifle ammo. use th scope to find still targets, line them up, and switch to pistol without moving, aim button, then fire - sometimes it works!!

edit: and i mean at long range - pretty much at the limit of draw distance. pistol sniped the outline of a guy behind the gun of a FAV this way, on Ghost Town.

Spetz wrote:

ohh yeah if there is a fuel drum near an enemy shoot it

not enough people actually bother doing this - always do this if possible. it's a fatter target and insta-kill.

Last edited by oberst_enzian (2006-01-17 21:03:40)