Thread: Sniper issue.

While the original topic has been adressed, I've noticed a lot of people saying, "oh the sniper kit is so stupid, people should only use it to recon". To this, I say bull****. If this was the case, he would have an SMG and a GLTD instead of a long range weapon. There is an excellent post over in the realitymod forums by a guy named Swordfish. Here it is:

Originally Posted by PR.Nato.Swordfish

Alright to set a few things straight in this thread:

1. Snipers missions are multifaceted, no one even mentions anti material in here but that is rapidly becoming one for us as well. For everyone to tell a sniper his primary job isnt to kill, go to hell. You are a moron and have no idea what your talking about. Any one can shoot, I brought a friend down from Canada who had never fired a gun before and at the end of the day was putting 10 rounds in the same ragged hole the size of a quarter, or close to a half of an inch, at 100 M. Snipers are there for harassment and morale detriment of the enemy. Again, referring back to the fact that anyone can shoot: a sniper is meant to kill, its his job, but its his timing and his element that make him more effective. Place your shots carefully...

For example, enemy squad comes walking up on the Western half of the map on Muttrah...I see about 4 or 5 from my location. I shoot the rear most guy first, garunteed, everyone will turn around to see if an American popped out from behind them. Take a quess where I would hit next? Front man? Correct! Why? Cause its constantly keeping the leader guessing, and by the time he gets a plan formulated his medic is gone, and I ve basically eliminated a squad and caused mass confusion. Its more about thinking and shot placement than killing.

2. Recon is just as important. Be quick, be accurate, and be to the point. Nothing is worse than a guy who can point stuff out but gives a bearing from his location. That leaves a lot of guess work and trust me, I dont feel like playing a guessing game. Learn how to observe and report with a regular squad before becoming the sniper. Trust me, youll save a lot of heartache and be a more valuable lone wolf that way.

3. Try, and I stress try, to operate with a spotter. Whether he is an SL or a rifleman with optics, he can be a lifesaver in that ammo can be thrown your way and makes for good close in security. Otherwise, turn your sound way up cause people will come after you in this game. Fun, isnt it?

4. Ghillie suits, not Giuli, as Loki wrongfully spelled it, are effective, but not in game. And for that reason alone will not be incorporated. And it is a real life deal...I never used a ghillie in Iraq. Not once. Facepaint with some frillie strips on your hat can break up your outline just as effectively as a real suit can. Cheers

5. Keep in mind gentlemen, there are going to be players that only know so much. Only can do certain things. It is a game, people are going to miss and people arent going to know what to do with the kit. Try your best to be patient, and if you dont know something, dont post stating you know the facts when you dont. Post it up here and I am sure the smattering of real snipers will post accordingly.

Hope this helps.

Source: http://www.realitymod.com/forum/f138...eal-use-2.html