BF2S Forums Sniper kit is PLAIN USELESS

I don't think it's useless.  Challenging, but not useless.
Look up [GDC]SinnFein http://bf2s.com/player/46218418/
and
Books_DCDF http://bf2s.com/player/Books_DCDF/
If you get a chance, and they are gracious enough to allow a tag along, play with either. They know what they are doing.  I'd believe that these two and many others have found a useful way to apply the kit.  It may not be a well suited kit to you, but with time and patience (especially with the sniper kit) it could be. 

This isn't a flame or a heckle, and I agree the sniper/support kit (that relies on the power of the PKM) is a force to contend with, but the sniper kit is still applicable on the battlefield.

KJ

When you are good, there wont be anyone saying " look there goes a sniper"

I've done some major damage as a sniper, also capping flags and stuff. U just have to time what your next step will be.. Dont rush out there in the open battlefield with your gun towards a tank, but avoid them.. Lots of ways to do that..

Just be smart and have patience.. lots of patience..thats the key..

One shot, one kill.. thats the way its supposed to be

Nyte wrote:

I'll see you on the battlefield.

lol, yea you go sniper, Ill go F15

Knochenmann_AUT wrote:

There are no weaks classes. There are only waek players.

I agree

The sniper kit is not completely useless.  It just takes a little more forethought to use.  A sniper should not try to cap flags.  That is not the role of the sniper kit.  When I snipe, I avoid capping flags and maintain a safe distance from the flag and snipe enemy troops that try to cap the flags.  One role that I do not see many snipers portray is that of a scout.  While waiting for an unsuspecting victim, I call out anything and everything that crosses my field of vision to give advanced warning to my teammates that something is coming their way.  A sniper is supposed to utilize stealth to achieve his objective.  That's why he is un-armored and can sprint faster that all other kits.

The PKM is much more powerful now than it ever was but I don't beleive that it could or will replace the snipers role on the BF2 battlefield.  The support kit and sniper kit have two very different roles within the game and understanding that will help you become better and more effective in using either kit.

Last edited by lWar Pigl (2006-03-10 11:40:04)

How does watching a video about the PKM make sniping useless?

Try sniping on Daqing, or Zatar, or anything with low fog. Trust me you will have the advantage against any infantry kit. Never show yourself.. always think about cover and an escape route, and rule #1.. Change your position often. Unless you like a knife to your back.

sometimes when im sniper i will assault a flag and cap it. just gotta plant your 2 claymores in good spots, and then learn how to use the pistol effectively. also learn how to aim fast with the rifle and get a shot in, then finish them off fast with the pistol if you have to.

You don't know how to play a sniper. Sniper is one of my favorite kits, and I consider myself very usefull on the battlefield. I can capture flags with a sniper no problem, you just gotta know how to do it. Obviously sniper isn't for you, go back to whatever kit you play and run out in front of tanks all you want.

Ok, I'm not flaming here but it kind of upsets me when people complain about how snipers are useless.  Sniper is most likely the hardest class to play with the best payouts if you play smart.  You can't be a sniper and expect to own everyone.  You need to pick "targets of Opportunity".  Watch for hurt players, take the head shot (should attempt a headshot everytime...makes ya better), and plan, plan, plan. 

I've taken Flags solo as a sniper.  I've shot pilots out of choppers.  I've plugged peeps through supplie crates.  Its all about placement with snipers.  You need to find the spot that doesn't give you a shadow against the top of hills.  Also, you snipe just as well standing as you do prone.  Look at my sniper stats and they speak for themselves.  The class isn't like spec ops or assualt..you can't expect to just start and own.

I agree with you, the Sniper kit, although not useless, is definatly the most challenging kit. However, I would suggest in this scenario, (I have had endless fun doing this. It's just great.) on Sharqi Peninsular.

If you are USMC, this works when the MEC team have only got the TV Station captured. If MEC, it's good when you've pushed the USMC back to the TV Station. Lie down in amongst the bushes on the hills going over the the point. Conceal yourself in a bush. You will be almost invisable to anyone looking from above, and you won't be able to see anyone below you, (the whole "If I can see him, he can see me" dosn't apply here.)Now have a GREAT time picking off those who spawn or place themselves on the top of the tower. They leave brilliant silhouettes and they can't see you. The only ways you can die is if someone who'e walking away from the tower gets a glimps of you, (very rare - only happned to me once while doing this. You can protect yourself with a Claymore too.) or if a sniper above you guesses which bush you're in and shoots a round into it. Unless a fluke headshot, you should be able to re-locate and get to a Medic so you can find a new bush and start all over again.

It is EXCELLENT shooting and a shit-load of fun.

I've been killed by sniper rifles and claymores less than anything else in the game.Hell,i've been knifed more.I can always usually see the snipers thanks to the commander or the distinct sound of a sniper rifle.

If a sniper could not be seen on the UAV or Scan I would use the kit more.As it is now the sniper kit is my least favorite.

Seriously, shut the hell up and go play assult class.
My sniper skills aren't that good, but that's cuz I love Spec-Ops. I'm going for my expert sniper badge so I've been playing a lot of sniper lately and I have to say, the kit is kick ass. I've racked up a lot of kills with only a few deaths. you have to know how to play the kit, don't rush at a flag with your assult and anti-tank friends, stay back, head-shot a few enemies and let your grunts cap the flag.