I never thought sniping was worth my time, or anyone elses for that matter, but I recently played a full 64-player 24/7 Karkand map and I managed to pick off an impressive ammount of enemies with the M95 sniper unlock. It usually takes about 2 shots to take down an enemy solider, (depending on their health). I usually don't play sniper because they are practically defenseless if they encounter an assault rifle/LMG/SMG wielding enemy at close range. All they have is a pistol with a silencer on it to defend themselves. Snipers need to be guarded by other players to be effective, and they always have to keep their distance from the enemy and try to shoot them before they see you/know where you are. If only snipers were given a sub-machine gun or something to make them more effective.
Placing claymore mines in areas that enemy footsoldiers often enter or pass, or in front of a ladder ontop of a sniper nest, (usually ontop of a building or hill), is really their only line of defense. I don't know how many of you play sniper, I very rarely play the class because of it's ineffectiveness in most situations, but I guess it can come in handy sometimes. Like when you are playing as the USMC in the Strike on Karkand map with more than 40+ players, and there are the entire round usually goes something like this. The entire MEC team spawns at the "hotel" CP, and use sniper and anti-tank classes to kill the footsoldiers and enemy vehicles that try to break through the MEC defenses.
Auto snipers are better IMO because there is no long interval between shots such as with a bolt action. Which can mean the difference between getting shot with an automatic weapon or getting blown of by a hand grenade tossed by the target that has spotted you in literally less than a few seconds. My favorite sniper unlock is the M95, simply due to it's massive damage and ability to sometimes take down a target in a single, well-placed shot. The 2nd-tier sniper unlock, (I don't remember it's name) is alledgedly the most accurate weapon in the entire game, but lacks the sheer damage and stopping power that the M95 packs. What do you think about sniping? And do you use the class often? If so, what is your favorite rifle?
Placing claymore mines in areas that enemy footsoldiers often enter or pass, or in front of a ladder ontop of a sniper nest, (usually ontop of a building or hill), is really their only line of defense. I don't know how many of you play sniper, I very rarely play the class because of it's ineffectiveness in most situations, but I guess it can come in handy sometimes. Like when you are playing as the USMC in the Strike on Karkand map with more than 40+ players, and there are the entire round usually goes something like this. The entire MEC team spawns at the "hotel" CP, and use sniper and anti-tank classes to kill the footsoldiers and enemy vehicles that try to break through the MEC defenses.
Auto snipers are better IMO because there is no long interval between shots such as with a bolt action. Which can mean the difference between getting shot with an automatic weapon or getting blown of by a hand grenade tossed by the target that has spotted you in literally less than a few seconds. My favorite sniper unlock is the M95, simply due to it's massive damage and ability to sometimes take down a target in a single, well-placed shot. The 2nd-tier sniper unlock, (I don't remember it's name) is alledgedly the most accurate weapon in the entire game, but lacks the sheer damage and stopping power that the M95 packs. What do you think about sniping? And do you use the class often? If so, what is your favorite rifle?
