Poll: Snipers?

[LockeDown]

I dislike sniping, not because of the act itself, but because of the stereotypical mindset associated with it. Most (if not all) players I've met that tend toward sniping believe that to do so makes them a better or more valuable player. I disagree. Certainly, in the real world, it takes quite a lot of skill to be an effective sharpshooter, but that comparative skill level does not translate well to the medium of video games.

Sniping, if anything, require significantly less focus than other methods of game play on average. As a sniper, you are bound by the same need for awareness as the other players, but are no longer required to maintain aforementioned awareness while moving. You're free to sit back, on a hill or in a bush, and wait for your prey to walk into your line of fire. And, of course, your distance means you do not have to account for your opponent firing back at you.

I don't really mind sniping, the act, but I very much dislike snipers, the players.

 

[mikecoulter]

I like to snipe now and then. I prefer long range - mid range combat. That's my comfort zone anyway.

 

[Liberaliter]

I enjoy sniping every so often, its a nice thrill to line up that perfect shot, especially in the battlefield games. I often work as a sniper to support teammates in objective based modes, such as covering infantry moving in to capture or destroy an objective.

 

[Rickyvantof]

The sniper in TF2 is just so awesome.

 

[rathorn14]

snipers are generally pussies whom sit back and try to shoot people whom do not see them at that time, often due to a lack of ability to see at range without a sniper weapon.

I beg to differ. In most games, the map size makes sniping a dangerous task. Most of the time you're rushing to get the crosshairs on someone who is a) already shooting you b) sprinting around a corner at you, or c) doing the same exact thing

And I've found that it takes a considerable amount of skill to use a sniper rifle in close combat. So before you all spout nonsense about picking up a shotgun and fighting like a man, remember that at point blank range, spastic uncoordinated shotty lovers have a huge advantage over someone using an ACOG Barrett. You can flail about spewing lead everywhere, while they have a split second to line up a single shot, because that's all they have time for. lol

i wouldn't call that sniping, that's just running around with a high-powered, precise gun.
if you go around clearing rooms with the barret, it's foolish, but can be damn amusing.

Lol, I try to avoid the "room clearing" scenario as much as possible and use it like an overpowered single-shot assault rifle. Any range except for point-blank I can usually take down my target with a single well aimed shot, as opposed to camping in one spot with a great view or running full tilt spraying shots everywhere.

 

[MetaKnight19]

Usually in games like MW2, I tend to stick to the assault rifles. However in Borderlands, my main class is the Hunter, so when I'm playing with friends online I break out the sniper rifles and watch Bandits heads go *pop*

 

[Xealeon]

I'm my squads designated sniper for Battlefield 2 and I love the excitement of a one-on-one sniper fight and having to use all of my patience and skill to land that one clean shot but I absolutely hate the "snipers" in Call of Duty. I think snipers, especially in smaller games, should be limited to slower firing, bolt-action weapons because then they have to actually be able to shoot straight on the first shot.

 

[GodofDisaster]

I've nothing against them and I even snipe myself sometimes, it can be quite fun. Although I'm more familiar with run and gun combat.

 

[The87Italians]

I can't snipe to save my life (literally). I never snipe unless I know that I'll get a few kills, otherwise I run and gun with a shotgun.

 

[Sion_Barzahd]

I'm a perfect target for snipers it seems sadly. I can handle most FPS obstacles, but snipers are a no-no.
And with using them nah i'm no good either, its like asking a 4 year old to explain quantem mechanics.
Sloppy, clumsy and any success is by pure luck alone.

 

[Skuffyshootster]

Just a couple months ago I hated sniping, but recently it's become the only thing I enjoy doing, especially in BF:BC.

I like the whole 'lone wolf' aspect of it, and there are plenty of tense moments, such as when you're hiding in a bush as an enemy tank slowly advances, praying that you won't be discovered, or taking potshots at the entire enemy team as they advance on your gold crates.

Unlike the other classes, it's also quite a challenge, as you have to lead you're bullets, and it seems it'll be made harder in the sequel with the addition of bullet drop.

It's quite simply the most genuine fun I've had in a multiplayer game in a long time.

 

[Naheal]

Personally, I prefer ambush tactics to sniping but, given an open range, I'll take sniping.

 

[Skuffyshootster]

Is it just me, or is the scope in BF 1943 defective?

No, the entire gun is pure ass.

Two hits to kill guys with quickly regenerating health?

Terrible.

 

[visitingric]

Hehe I mostly play tf2 and id say about 80 - 90% of the snipers in that game arnt that good and can be taken out by a single scout. . .

so as someone who plays scouts I love crappy snipers there so point building

 

[Voodoomancer]

There's something satisfying about watching someone who has no idea that you're there.

Now those are words that should not be taken out of context...

 

[AvsJoe]

There should be an "I suck at sniping" option. I used to be pretty good back in my Counter-Strike days but I haven't put in much practice lately and it shows. I'm more of a rusher now.

 

[Initial J]

I love sniping in Team Fortress 2 and have loved it long before I got TF2. I think my first first sniping experience was with/in Army Men: Sarge's Heroes [N64] and I've loved it ever since.

 

[MortisLegio]

Im ok with the occasional sniper (I like to snipe sometimes) but when a whole team is snipers, it really pisses me off.

 

[Ddeviled]

Im just getting into sniping in online gaming. I loved the sniper rifle in goldeneye 007 back in the day.

I thought i was good until it started playing online FPS lol....MW2 does give amateur snipers the chance to pull off some decent shots if ur patient

 

[The Heik]

I would like to know what the Escapist community thinks of snipers in games
Just curious

I'm fine with having a sniper either with or against me. They require skill and patience to pull off well, and provided you don't try and snipe with something other than a sniper rifle (aka being a camper), I actually have fun playing with them. Especially because I am a dedicated flanker type, so snipers don't like me!