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Discussion: PR:BF2 / PR:BF2 - Tactics & SOPs - Soldier class? - I have been thinking about this for awhile and I have been wondering if other
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06-15-2005, 03:34 AM #1
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Soldier class?
I have been thinking about this for awhile and I have been wondering if other people agree with me. Soldiers is the last class you should think of taking. I was wondering it while I was playing today. The soldier really is a useless class. Its not useless because it sucks but because it doesn't really offer much compared to the other classes. Engineer has mines, can repair stuff, and has a shottie. Medics have a very effective weapon and the ablility to heal and revive teammates. Support has a light machine gun and can give ammo to others. Spec Ops has a good weapon and has C4 to blow up brigdes and other important things. AT soldier well he has a rocket launcher and with tanks, jeeps, and IFVs running around having one is important.
To sum everything up personally I think everyone should look at the squad they are in think about what roles need to be filled and fill them. Also if you have to choose between being a soldier or a medic or spec ops go with the other opinion its just more useful.RX-78-2 Gundam EFSF Protoype Close Combat Mobile Suit Armor: Luna Titanium Armament: 2x Beam Sabers, 2x 60mm Head vulcan guns 380mm Hyper bazooka, Beam Rifle, Beam Javelin, Hyper Hammer, Gundam Hammer, shield
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06-15-2005, 03:40 AM #2
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Re: Soldier class?
But assault is more flexible. You have a rifle with decent range and power, a grenade launcher that can really hurt any vehicle, and can also take out pockets of troops FAST. It also can kill a buggy in 1 to 2 hits, which is useful. And then it has smokes, which is good for breaking in. Spec ops is nice, but I miss the grenade launcher too much. Medic I just dont like. Engineer cant do range, I always die immediately as support. Assault just seems the class best fitted for me.
However, I am still willing and able to go to a new kit if my squad requires it.
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06-15-2005, 04:54 AM #3
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Re: Soldier class?
Assault is the best class at killing infantry (unless it's half a kilometer away). When you come around a corner and find a Spec Ops he's probably going to loose because he has no armor and a weaker rifle, you will be glad you are not him. Engineers, snipers, and medics do not have armor. The Anti-Tank has armor but his rifle (if he has a rifle) is less powerful. Assaults may be slow but it's not like you're going to outrun a bullet anyways and the smokes are nice.
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06-15-2005, 10:48 AM #4
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Re: Soldier class?
In the old days of BFDC, I don't believe things like armor existed, at least not that I remember. In BF2, each role has a different armor class, sprint capabilities, and different weapons. I think many ppl will take something other than the standard soldier, but there is definitely a benefit in using them.
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06-15-2005, 10:52 AM #5
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Re: Soldier class?
Actually, I disagree. Assualt is my second favorite class now. Why? For the reasons noted: good firepower, not hamstrung up close, decent armor, etc...the only downside is chasing Devilman and the rest his Special Forces bretheren across the map-assault walks and runs SLOW. Not as slow as support, but still, SLOW.
But now that I am getting the hang of the Sniper thing, doubt I will play it much.
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06-15-2005, 12:02 PM #6
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I'm really getting into the assault class. Once you get the hang of the grenade launcher it really comes in handy. I beleive you can also nade a flag area while parachuting which can be really effective. It's just hard to get the trajectory thing down.
Does anyone know for sure that classes have different armor ratings?
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06-15-2005, 12:06 PM #7
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Re: Soldier class?
Here is a good article/review of the different classes.
http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3141460&did=1
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06-15-2005, 12:54 PM #8
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Re: Soldier class?
I have asked your question here.
Originally Posted by metalspark
-- Suits are what you wear when doing things you shouldn’t want to do anyway.
FROM THE TACTICAL GAMER PRIMER.
3) Support game play in a near-simulation environment. Where the focus of play would not be solely on doing what it takes to win, but doing so utilizing real-world combat strategy and tactics rather than leveraging exploits provided to players by the design of the game engine.
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06-15-2005, 02:25 PM #9
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Re: Soldier class?
ahh thanks Tempus. Also didn't know about the sprint times but had a feeling some were faster than others.
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06-15-2005, 07:35 PM #10
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Re: Soldier class?
I never knew they all had different armor values. Damage always felt random to me and there wasn't any armor values in BF1942 and BFV. However I still must admit there is usually a job position on your squad that should be filled please try to.
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06-15-2005, 09:49 PM #11
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Re: Soldier class?
I've taken out apc's with all the grenades in that launcher. I believe all vehicles have weak spots. The thing I like about assault is it makes a great addition to an attacking force. If i'm assault i will pick well covered position and go prone and commence the smackdown session on an enemy flag.
FYI medic rifle is awesome.
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06-15-2005, 10:09 PM #12
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Re: Soldier class?
If I recall Vulcan the rear is the weakness on most of the viechles in the game.
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06-19-2005, 09:51 PM #13
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Re: Soldier class?
it is? ive shot a tank with 6 rpgs and it only took out half its ap.. wtf how do i kill stuff with it?!?!?! teach me :P
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06-20-2005, 12:20 AM #14
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Re: Soldier class?
c4
Anyway, I switched over to Spec Ops. I no longer go assault, and I suck at all other classes.
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06-20-2005, 01:51 AM #15
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Re: Soldier class?
Aim for the sides of the tank or the rear of the tank rear should bring it down in 2-3 hits.
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