GHOST DS-22 Sniper Decoy

**Augustus Gloop** · 02-04-2008, 12:32 PM

In accordance with finding ways to use recon more in my squads, does anyone know through testing what the range on the Sniper Decoy is? Also, what are the extent of its powers?

I've heard that a turret plunked down by a support will target the decoy BEFORE the recon.

Will it thwart visual netbat spotting?

**Anospa** · 02-04-2008, 12:47 PM

It is a 60m radius I believe.

It thwarts all forms of spotting, as long as you are within 60m of the decoy. Once you past that, you can be spotted by any means.

Additionally, with the decoy down, you don't have to worry about getting a diamond from a support while cloaking/decloaking when within range. I'm not certain if the decoy gets the diamond or not though, cannot remember.

The Ghost is such a dirty unlock when a SL can use it well. Can't say how many times I've gotten a flag or good position while using it.

**MDFubar** · 02-04-2008, 01:12 PM

Question. If you deploy the Beacon and then get resupplied with another one, can you move and then deploy another just as you get to the 60m point? Now using the secodn one for better positioning.

**Lorax74** · 02-04-2008, 01:45 PM

You can indeed do this, as soon as you deploy the new beacon, the old one poofs out of existence.

**jazy2** · 02-04-2008, 01:55 PM

Will it thwart visual netbat spotting?

The last time I saw a recon using this decoy I tried to "spot" him, as others around me did also, but the diamond kept moving around and giving false readings (possible this was due to multi spotting?!?!).

It is a 60m radius I believe.

Not too sure about the range though......I hunted him down like a dog and filled him full of lead!
I think that may be a 60m diameter (30m radius) (Not certain 'bout this one)

**Lyramion** · 02-04-2008, 02:21 PM

i think a CO can spot the real recon

**Lorax74** · 02-04-2008, 02:48 PM

One thing to remember: the gun drone and sentry gun will still lock onto and shred a recon, cloaked or otherwise, regardless of whether a decoy has been deployed or not.

**Reaperassault** · 02-04-2008, 03:51 PM

I love this dirty little unlock

Ghost = my squad past crossroads on Berlin

one thing is that the decoy is destroyed very easily but after you exit the range of the decoy it still acts as a false spot i.e. its like having one of my squad lemmings stay there as a recon so the rest of the squad can make the magic happen

**machowner** · 02-04-2008, 03:59 PM

I like using this quite a bit. I can't remember the radius though. I usually dropping it and running like hell to past something.

**Lorax74** · 02-04-2008, 04:01 PM

I truly love this unlock. People are so used to their IDS catching everything that a cloaked SL can literally walk right by them almost brushing elbows.

I have to admit to running recon more when I squad lead on a PAC map that starts under bleed (Berlin, Gibraltar, Cerbere). Once the bleed is stopped and we start gaining momentum, I usually swap out to assault.

**Anospa** · 02-04-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorax74

I truly love this unlock. People are so used to their IDS catching everything that a cloaked SL can literally walk right by them almost brushing elbows.

I have to admit to running recon more when I squad lead on a PAC map that starts under bleed (Berlin, Gibraltar, Cerbere). Once the bleed is stopped and we start gaining momentum, I usually swap out to assault.

Aye, exactly how to do it. People will be less likely to see you if you can get right next to them. On the other half of it, they will hear the annoying buzzing noise. My best recon runs have happened while going through a friendly OS at the beginning of a round.

**Lorax74** · 02-04-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Anospa

Aye, exactly how to do it. People will be less likely to see you if you can get right next to them. On the other half of it, they will hear the annoying buzzing noise. My best recon runs have happened while going through a friendly OS at the beginning of a round.

I do this as well. The only gotcha is when you get EMPed by the CO, which truly sucks.

SKsniper128 · 02-04-2008, 09:41 PM

It's funny if that happens to the enemy though. They light up like a christmas tree (with all the appropriate colors too). When I first saw that happen in game I thought it was a wierd bug or something.

Firebane Cecil. · 02-06-2008, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anospa

Aye, exactly how to do it. People will be less likely to see you if you can get right next to them. On the other half of it, they will hear the annoying buzzing noise. My best recon runs have happened while going through a friendly OS at the beginning of a round.

funny, this is how i got my very first distinguished combat efficiency, before teh days of |TG|

i was the pac commander, and i orby'd harbour then ran through with a shotgun and did what i (now) do best!

i dont know much about the unlock, my friend told me he saw a recon and he tried to shoot it but it didnt die, he thought it was hacks, because the real recon was headshotting everyone around him and he though it was the decoy.

SKsniper128 · 02-06-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Firebane Cecil.

i dont know much about the unlock, my friend told me he saw a recon and he tried to shoot it but it didnt die, he thought it was hacks, because the real recon was headshotting everyone around him and he though it was the decoy.

Your friend most likely had bad aim if he could actually see the recon soldier. If he just saw the radar blip and the red dimond then yea it would be the decoy.

02-04-2008, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Augustus Gloop Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gone for the weekend folks! Age: 32 Posts: 2,589	GHOST DS-22 Sniper Decoy In accordance with finding ways to use recon more in my squads, does anyone know through testing what the range on the Sniper Decoy is? Also, what are the extent of its powers? I've heard that a turret plunked down by a support will target the decoy BEFORE the recon. Will it thwart visual netbat spotting? __________________

02-04-2008, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Anospa Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeastern University (Boston) Age: 21 Posts: 3,829	Re: GHOST DS-22 Sniper Decoy It is a 60m radius I believe. It thwarts all forms of spotting, as long as you are within 60m of the decoy. Once you past that, you can be spotted by any means. Additionally, with the decoy down, you don't have to worry about getting a diamond from a support while cloaking/decloaking when within range. I'm not certain if the decoy gets the diamond or not though, cannot remember. The Ghost is such a dirty unlock when a SL can use it well. Can't say how many times I've gotten a flag or good position while using it. __________________ 3rd SFD \| 2142 Guide Index Check out my live broadcasts! \| Submit a Ribbon Nomination Proud to have been an IRRegular! "Brittle?! Dude you just took a localized tactical warhead to the face." -Eroak

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02-04-2008, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,418	Re: GHOST DS-22 Sniper Decoy You can indeed do this, as soon as you deploy the new beacon, the old one poofs out of existence. __________________ TG-9th Lorax74 Get on TeamSpeak!

02-04-2008, 01:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
jazy2 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ireland Age: 34 Posts: 909	Re: GHOST DS-22 Sniper Decoy Will it thwart visual netbat spotting? The last time I saw a recon using this decoy I tried to "spot" him, as others around me did also, but the diamond kept moving around and giving false readings (possible this was due to multi spotting?!?!). It is a 60m radius I believe. Not too sure about the range though......I hunted him down like a dog and filled him full of lead! I think that may be a 60m diameter (30m radius) (Not certain 'bout this one) __________________ TG-E1st TacticalGamer European Division \| Team up with us today! "Got no Squad??....Join the Irregs!"

02-04-2008, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lyramion Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 933	Re: GHOST DS-22 Sniper Decoy i think a CO can spot the real recon __________________ My BF2142 Videos Youtube

02-04-2008, 02:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,418	Re: GHOST DS-22 Sniper Decoy One thing to remember: the gun drone and sentry gun will still lock onto and shred a recon, cloaked or otherwise, regardless of whether a decoy has been deployed or not. __________________ TG-9th Lorax74 Get on TeamSpeak!

02-04-2008, 03:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Reaperassault Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the Drug Store Age: 19 Posts: 2,004	Re: GHOST DS-22 Sniper Decoy I love this dirty little unlock Ghost = my squad past crossroads on Berlin one thing is that the decoy is destroyed very easily but after you exit the range of the decoy it still acts as a false spot i.e. its like having one of my squad lemmings stay there as a recon so the rest of the squad can make the magic happen __________________ APC Pony Ribbon of love

02-04-2008, 03:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
machowner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Tazewell, TN Posts: 2,838	Re: GHOST DS-22 Sniper Decoy I like using this quite a bit. I can't remember the radius though. I usually dropping it and running like hell to past something. __________________ \|New to TG? Start here\|*\|Become a Supporting Member\| "Remember to pillage BEFORE you burn!"

02-04-2008, 04:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,418	Re: GHOST DS-22 Sniper Decoy I truly love this unlock. People are so used to their IDS catching everything that a cloaked SL can literally walk right by them almost brushing elbows. I have to admit to running recon more when I squad lead on a PAC map that starts under bleed (Berlin, Gibraltar, Cerbere). Once the bleed is stopped and we start gaining momentum, I usually swap out to assault. __________________ TG-9th Lorax74 Get on TeamSpeak!

02-04-2008, 09:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
SKsniper128 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 130	Re: GHOST DS-22 Sniper Decoy It's funny if that happens to the enemy though. They light up like a christmas tree (with all the appropriate colors too). When I first saw that happen in game I thought it was a wierd bug or something. __________________ 300 to 1? No problem. Might need more bullets though...

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