tr sniper rifle - Page 4

MrKWalmsley · 2012-06-19, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Hobitt

Some people think they can outsmart us *sniff* *sniff* maybe maybe but we haven't met one who can outsmart BULLETS!

I'm pretty sure superior armour can outsmart a bullet, especially when each bullet is as pathetic as TR ammunition!

But no body armour can outsmart a round from a bolt driver! With sleek, accurate and pure penetrative power!

Hobitt · 2012-06-19, 12:28 PM

I will play infiltrator but wont use a sniper so see ya all behind enemy lines stabbin and hackin your stuff

MrKWalmsley · 2012-06-19, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Hobitt

I will play infiltrator but wont use a sniper so see ya all behind enemy lines stabbin and hackin your stuff

Hack all you want, while you're standing still trying to bypass turret security you'll give me plenty of time to line up a bolt shot! And yes, being NC, I only need the one.

Wahooo · 2012-06-19, 12:48 PM

So trash talk aside, will the TR sniper rifle actually be a POS like the HSR? Or will we have a proper sniper rifle, you know accuracy and power.

If the only sniper rifle choice is just a slightly longer range suckler that is going to push me a lot closer to going VS.

Ratstomper · 2012-06-19, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Wahooo

So trash talk aside, will the TR sniper rifle actually be a POS like the HSR? Or will we have a proper sniper rifle, you know accuracy and power.

If the only sniper rifle choice is just a slightly longer range suckler that is going to push me a lot closer to going VS.

I can't imagine they'd design it to be an ineffective rifle. Besides that, I think you can change aspects of it to give it more power, at the cost of firing speed, etc.

MrKWalmsley · 2012-06-19, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Wahooo

So trash talk aside, will the TR sniper rifle actually be a POS like the HSR? Or will we have a proper sniper rifle, you know accuracy and power.

If the only sniper rifle choice is just a slightly longer range suckler that is going to push me a lot closer to going VS.

From what I saw from the E3 stream, both TR and VS rifles seem to be similar to an M14, however the VS sniper causes more damage and obviously has a slower ROF. And of course, as has been said customization to your game-style is available, but that is only within limits so the faction ideals are not escaped or infringed upon.

Not meaning to be pushing for my own faction, but if you want to be a one-shot-kill sniper NC would be best. Although of course NC is not perfect at everything, but it is certainly more suitable to that kind of sniper play style than the others. The sniper weapon mechanics is the main point which I base my faction choice on after all.

Canaris · 2012-06-19, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by MrKWalmsley

Not meaning to be pushing for my own faction, but if you want to be a one-shot-kill sniper NC would be best. Although of course NC is not perfect at everything, but it is certainly more suitable to that kind of sniper play style than the others. The sniper weapon mechanics is the main point which I base my faction choice on after all.

Sidegrades

Wahooo · 2012-06-19, 01:05 PM

Playing NC is not an option... in fact I just threw-up a little in my mouth at the thought.

I'll just have to wait and see how they feel... and maybe make some rage threads on Beta boards if they suck.

Ratstomper · 2012-06-19, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Wahooo

Playing NC is not an option... in fact I just threw-up a little in my mouth at the thought.

I'm relieved. For a while it seemed like every other person was NC and I was afraid I wouldn't have targets...

Turdicus · 2012-06-19, 01:15 PM

Forgive me I can't see where it was said but I'm 90% sure the bolt driver is a common pool weapon. Every faction gets the bolt driver. There are FS sniper rifles as well, and they are all different, but everyone gets the precious one shot one kill bolt driver.

I mean I could be wrong but I swear I remember seeing this somewhere.

Mechzz · 2012-06-19, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Turdicus

Forgive me I can't see where it was said but I'm 90% sure the bolt driver is a common pool weapon. Every faction gets the bolt driver. There are FS sniper rifles as well, and they are all different, but everyone gets the precious one shot one kill bolt driver.

I mean I could be wrong but I swear I remember seeing this somewhere.

This hasn't been mentioned for a long time, but I'm pretty sure the Bolt Driver has been stated as moving to NC-specific in PS2?

Can't find a source though.

MrKWalmsley · 2012-06-19, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Canaris

Sidegrades

It has been stated that sidegrades will not overlap with other factions weaponry ideals, as I stated. So no amount of sidegrades will give a TR sniper rifle the same damage as a fully sidegraded-for-power NC sniper rifle. Just as no amount of sidegrades can make an NC rifle fire as fast as a fully sidegraded-for-speed TR rifle.

Originally Posted by Turdicus

Forgive me I can't see where it was said but I'm 90% sure the bolt driver is a common pool weapon. Every faction gets the bolt driver. There are FS sniper rifles as well, and they are all different, but everyone gets the precious one shot one kill bolt driver.

I mean I could be wrong but I swear I remember seeing this somewhere.

http://www.planetside2.com/news/feb0...ponsboltdriver

If it was cross empire, I'm pretty sure they would have mentioned in this section. Also the design of the weapon is distinctly NC, from the magazine to the side grills. I think it is fair to say at this point that it is an NC weapon.

Exmortius · 2012-06-19, 01:29 PM

bolt driver is now nc specific. there will probably be a tr specific sniper rifle but it seems like there is a wide choice of weaponry overall after watching them go through beta. it'll be interesting to see what each faction gets though.

Canaris · 2012-06-19, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by MrKWalmsley

It has been stated that sidegrades will not overlap with other factions weaponry ideals, as I stated. So no amount of sidegrades will give a TR sniper rifle the same damage as a fully sidegraded-for-power NC sniper rifle. Just as no amount of sidegrades can make an NC rifle fire as fast as a fully sidegraded-for-speed TR rifle.

no but it has been stated that you can sidegrade your weapon to be very close

MrKWalmsley · 2012-06-19, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Canaris

no but it has been stated that you can sidegrade your weapon to be very close

Did you just say "no" and then go on to say something which does not contradict my point what so ever? In fact going so far as to agree with it?