Assault Class - Not much point anymore?

2006-02-16 13:23:05

#1

Talon: Stop reading this and look at my post; +341|7195

Ya know how it used to be. Support for close range. Assault for short/medium. And Spec Ops for medium/long (although handles short pretty well). The rather over the top uberness of the G36C makes it godly at practically any range, but an accurate guy with an AK, G3 or FN was always superioir at close/medium range.

With the new, amazing accuracy of the support weaps (especially the RPK and MG36) they become amazing at close/medium range. The Assault has pretty much lost its purpose now. Its redeeming factor, the noob tube (which I'm very glad is gone, BTW) has been made worse.

Basically, playing assault is pretty pointless now. The Spec Ops class was always too good, IMO it should have its damage lowered alot.

2006-02-16 13:26:56

#2

Dr.Battlefield: Got milk?; +150|7187

Lol it's funny, but I'm still getting tubed.

2006-02-16 13:29:03

#3

AdamEcks: Member; +1|7138|Canada, Eh.

I don't see much change in playing the assault class personally. Once people have their fun playing with the new features stuff will start to settle down. And I've found it easier to take out light vehicles with the GL since the patch... but that just might be me.

2006-02-16 13:30:39

#4

usmarine: Banned; +2,785|7197

LOL, got that right. Right now its a friggin sniper fest.

2006-02-16 13:33:57

#5

Erwin_Rommel188: Member; +59|7120|Seattle

Noobtubing still works...

It just takes a little skill now. (strange, huh?)

2006-02-16 13:40:29

#6

Mushroomcar: I L0v3 C4k3; +18|7155|Sweden

Actually, i only got noob-tubed two times after the patch:)

2006-02-16 13:48:59

#7

Dr.Battlefield: Got milk?; +150|7187

LoL yesterday7... I just spawned as MEC at Hotel, and suddenly opfor guy pops-up, jump and want to tube me...but.... he dies lol.... Sad, but I will miss tubing.

2006-02-16 13:51:43

#8

silentsin: Member; +3|7133

the noob tube will never die. they only made the riccochet work for a few feet in front of you its really not a huge deal i think.

Last edited by silentsin (2006-02-16 13:53:10)

2006-02-16 13:53:10

#9

AdamEcks: Member; +1|7138|Canada, Eh.

don't forget about the SRAW. That's the new noob tube.

2006-02-16 13:56:04

#10

[-CGZ-]BioRaveN: Don't make me toothpick you.; +31|7140|The beautiful hills of Sharqi

amen, I dont like the p90 that much, so I take out SRAW, pkm is too accurate, but I snipe mostly, so I am happy.

2006-02-16 13:56:35

#11

Vintageologist: Tankbuster; +31|7193|Vienna, Austria

Talon wrote:
Basically, playing assault is pretty pointless now. The Spec Ops class was always too good, IMO it should have its damage lowered alot.

I don't see why the assault is useless now... I think it's still a good choice to have at least one in a squad for their gl and smoke abilities.

Btw I don't think the G36Cs damage should be lowered... it's the gun I have 90% of the time I'm playin'
Seriously... I don't really think it's overpowered when compared to the L85 and G3...

2006-02-16 13:58:14

#12

$kelet0r: Member; +16|7117

G3 is where its at people
and i love the gl changes - the weapon is even more deadly now

2006-02-16 14:09:01

#13

Orion5413: Member; +4|7122|Irving Tx

most bf2 maps have turned into sniper ally.... Mashtuur is one big sniper fest with a few pmks I will stay at bfsf until the sniper fest ends

2006-02-16 14:13:48

#14

elite: Member; +89|7149|Sheffield, England

EA bring back bf2 ffs, its no fun anymore, its hard work getting a decent round of points now.

2006-02-16 14:15:52

#15

Dr_3V|L: Member; +51|7160|Twente, The Netherlands

Lol that's just so true... everybody's using the new sniper unlock and I totally agree with these people.. it rocks.

2006-02-16 14:17:14

#16

Vintageologist: Tankbuster; +31|7193|Vienna, Austria

Orion5413 wrote:
most bf2 maps have turned into sniper ally.... Mashtuur is one big sniper fest with a few pmks I will stay at bfsf until the sniper fest ends

This is because it's the perfect sniper map... you just didn'trealise so much cause the rifles were crap before

2006-02-16 14:22:40

#17

Spearhead: Gulf coast redneck hippy; +731|7125|Tampa Bay Florida

I don't know about most of you but the M16 is IMO a better sniper rifle than the others. Accuracy plus a better rate of fire, the only thing it lacks is a scope. Carbines are actually worse at firing long distances.

Sure, Assault to some extent may be unused, but I know for sure that I (along with other hardcore assault players-- w00t)will have fun playing as Assault just like pre-patch

2006-02-16 14:29:46

#18

[-CGZ-]BioRaveN: Don't make me toothpick you.; +31|7140|The beautiful hills of Sharqi

I have learned to like the scar l or the g36 e as a sniper rifle. I use them alot. sniping is wayyy to easy

2006-02-16 14:31:51

#19

atlvolunteer: PKMMMMMMMMMM; +27|7206|Atlanta, GA USA

The G3 can still hold its own pretty well.

2006-02-16 14:33:56

#20

chitlin: Banned; +36|7198

the gl isnt fixed just yesterday a dude gl'd at his feet and killed us both

2006-02-16 14:41:35

#21

Spearhead: Gulf coast redneck hippy; +731|7125|Tampa Bay Florida

Forgot to say...

remember, Body Armor...

2006-02-16 14:44:44

#22

Chowley: Member; +1|7121|Ireland

I havent noticed any change in the toob, except for the animation looking really weird when you fire it. It looks like it goes 50m past the target but you get the kill, its quite disconcerting.

2006-02-16 15:09:18

#23

pogled: Member; +0|7213|Europe

AT rockets as the new noob tube? Maybe AdamEcks is right about that. Startet using it for long ranges against infantry befor 1.2 in a round when first armour and then sniper butchered us. Since then I use it to get rid of snipers, support gunners and vehicle crewmen regularly (when no armour is in sight). Somtimes use it on short range too (that is the noob tubing part i suppose) - but only when i can't switch to DAO. I thik that counts as self defense. Or is it noobtoobing ERYX - style? But at least I don't jump or shoot at my feet (just right int othe face :-) ).

Is it noob tubing or not? Post your opinion!

EDIT: spelling

Last edited by pogled (2006-02-16 15:23:43)

2006-02-16 15:10:33

#24

paranoid101: Ambitious but Rubbish; +540|7175

yep G3 seems to be the weapon of choice

2006-02-16 15:20:16

#25

Wasder: Resident Emo Hater; +139|7110|Moscow, Russia

The PKM is my new weapon of choice! I can even take snipers out with it! As for the new AWP (please, call it AWP, respect my old CS feelings) I killed a guy 5 secs later the first time I got it in my hands. It's scope so friggin sexy!

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