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Edited by Utsuro Bune: 11/4/2015 4:27:41 AM
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Snipers are OP. Here's a "short" reason why.

Snipers may be the most skilled, but do they really have a high learning curve in Destiny, if not, a learning curve at all? Let's see why I believe they need nerfing: -Very High Target Acquisition -Low Recoil (Most snipers don't even need stability perks.This allows players to follow up shots extremely easy. This combined with the ROF is a nightmare.) -No Sway (Sway only exists on one sniper. The lack of sway makes follow up kills extremely easy to get. For example, camping orbs) -No bullet drop, or velocity limitations (Whether it is "futuristic" or not, it's still relevant to my point.) -High rates of fire (Similar to scout rifles. Not all snipers have this, but spraying and praying for a 2 hit kill is pretty crazy.) -Head shot hit markers are big -The Number of Semi high ROF snipers added make bolt action snipers completely obsolete in effectiveness (Matter of fact, why does the NLB have sway, yet other snipers don't?) -Felwinter's Lie Party Crasher Judgement 6 AND Matador have all these statistics. Stop calling them shotguns, because they really aren't. I main these snipers, so I know how OP they are. -Can outgun regular CQC weapons because of all listed above Maps may be small, but choke points and open rooms are big problems) Other than that, they're completely fine and only skilled players can use them, right?(Obvious sarcasm) No, but seriously, something needs to be done about this. Anyone else agree? I'd love the community's feedback. Edit: Some of my points I have made have been slightly changed, thanks to the constructive criticism I have gotten from some. Glad to see everyone isn't being a n a z i over simple criticism. Edit 2:( To negative comments)Listen, sweaty tryhard. All I'm saying is that take away the controller and give a sniper to a PC gamer with a mouse and sniping becomes a point and click adventure game is all. No need for crying over my opinions, guys. Edit 3: Just what in the -blam!- are people talking about SATIRE for? I thought that was cartoons. Come on guys, really????????? Edit 4: Yeah... People are still too oblivious, ignorant and just plain stupid to realize the point of this post, even after trying to make it blatant and obvious. Talking shit is also getting tired some, rather than fun, with all the constant replies. Time to add the missing hashtag. Edit 5: To those who think I added the satire tag as a form of damage control, just know that this post has always been a joke I've added many things to this post to show I was clearly joking. For example, I didn't have the shotgun=sniper joke added to my post, and The irony of the "love the community's feedback" is obvious, when I'm arguing with everyone about something dumb. Also, I clearly click bait by saying "Snipers are OP Here's a short reason why", the key word being "short" . I thought it was obvious trolling at first but apparently not, so I added the tag. Long story short: Stop crying, take a joke, and enjoy your snipers. They're not going anywhere and shouldn't. by saying "Snipers are OP Here's a short reason why", the key word being "short" . I thought it was obvious trolling at first but apparently not, so I added the tag. (I did create a secondary post to keep trolling, though.) Long story short: Stop crying, take a joke, and enjoy your snipers. They're not going anywhere and shouldn't. (Except shotguns.)

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  • Please, at least when you die to a sniper headshot, you can accept it took some skill to do so.

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  • "Short"

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  • Edited by ShamWowEnthusiast: 9/21/2015 9:38:56 PM
    [quote]Edit: Some of my points I have made have been slightly changed, thanks to the constructive criticism I have gotten from some. Glad to see everyone isn't being a n a z i over simple criticism. Edit 2:( To negative comments)Listen, sweaty tryhard. All I'm saying is that take away the controller and give a sniper to a PC gamer with a mouse and sniping becomes a point and click adventure game is all. No need for crying over my opinions, guys. Edit 3: Just what in the -blam!- are people talking about SATIRE for? I thought that was cartoons. Come on guys, really????????? Edit 4: Yeah... People are still too oblivious, ignorant and just plain stupid to realize the point of this post, even after trying to make it blatant and obvious. Talking shit is also getting tired some, rather than fun, with all the constant replies. Time to add the missing hashtag. Snipers may be the most skilled, but do they really have a high learning curve in Destiny, if not, a learning curve at all? Let's see why I believe they need nerfing: -Very High Target Acquisition -Low Recoil (Most snipers don't even need stability perks.This allows players to follow up shots extremely easy. This combined with the ROF is a nightmare.) -No Sway (Sway only exists on one sniper. The lack of sway makes follow up kills extremely easy to get. For example, camping orbs) -No bullet drop, or velocity limitations (Whether it is "futuristic" or not, it's still relevant to my point.) -High rates of fire (Similar to scout rifles. Not all snipers have this, but spraying and praying for a 2 hit kill is pretty crazy.) -Head shot hit markers are big -The Number of Semi high ROF snipers added make bolt action snipers completely obsolete in effectiveness (Matter of fact, why does the NLB have sway, yet other snipers don't?) -Felwinter's Lie Party Crasher Judgement 6 AND Matador have all these statistics. Stop calling them shotguns, because they really aren't. I main these snipers, so I know how OP they are. -Can outgun regular CQC weapons because of all listed above Maps may be small, but choke points and open rooms are big problems) Other than that, they're completely fine and only skilled players can use them, right?(Obvious sarcasm) No, but seriously, something needs to be done about this. Anyone else agree? I'd love the community's feedback.[/quote][spoiler]"short" Do you really feel the need to write this much over a video game?[/spoiler]

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    • Longest satire fail post ever.....

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      • Why would there be bullet drop off under 300 meters and most maps never get over that bullet drop doesn't make sense

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      • Why don't you get good?

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        • Oh... I see what you did there...

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        • >mfw nobody checks the tags >top kek [spoiler]>mfw I have no face[/spoiler]

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          • Edited by Richter Goodbud: 9/21/2015 7:29:31 PM
            I think the only sniper that cannot out shoot any of those shotguns is nlb. You sir are ridiculous. OP mains shotguns, of course hes salty about snipers.

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            • Ikr it SShould be AAt leasTT a four shot k[b]II[/b]LL. I'm suing bungie foRR stupidnEEss🍏

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              • I hope you step on a Lego.

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                • You far the most retarded kid in destiny if sniper get you mad you got no skills at all haha

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                  • Not short reason u liar

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                    • Ill admit...I hate snipers..most annoying aspect in the game for pve and pvp imo. But they dont need to be nerfed. Not as many people use it and usually only at long range. Its supposed to kill quick due to being a sniper and mag is so small...I think all snipers should have sway tho. All other games are like that dont see why destiny has it different.

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                    • Your entire argument can pretty much be debunked by saying shotguns are OP because maps are made almost entirely for shotguns. In almost no circumstances are snipers the ideal weapon if your going to base it off of engagement range. Sure you can headshot an enemy across the map if he isn't moving but sniping people running into an enclosed room isn't easy and that pretty much sums up crucible

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                    • Clearly you never played Halo. Bungie has never had weapon sway in any of their games. That's for the CoD tryhards, and the BF supremacists. :P If you have trouble with them being op, just remember Destiny is a HIGHLY mobile game. Everyone can get 60-80 feet into the air in a second or two, and multiple subclasses have dashes and stuff. If you wanna call something op, you are looking for the fully auto sniper-shotguns (yes, the have been nerfed a fair amount now which is lovely).

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                      • Your "facts" are opinions, not facts.

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                        • Well if you want bullet drop they want to make it realistic they would need to do that for all weapons... Shotguns have a range of 100 -250 yards with slugs 35-50 yards with buckshot... Pistols have a accuracy of 100 yards... Depending on the bullet it would take about 500-1000 yards to be able to tell there is a bullet drop. Then you have to add the in rise of the bullet at the beginning. There is not a single map on there that you could shoot far enough to notice a bullet drop. and yes snipers don't have much upwards recoil on. The way the muzzle brakes are out the side and up and down to help keep the barrel right where it was.

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                          • Edited by Zebros: 9/21/2015 4:40:22 PM
                            They got ninja nerfed in 2.0. They have less aim assist according to almost everyone, and flinch has also been increased. They also have range drop-off during engagements where they shouldn't now.

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                            • quit crying and play the game.

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                              • Satire

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                              • Fusion Rifles are king for DPS. 600+ damage X 5 shots per burst.

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                              • Biggest scrub post ever.

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                              • You must remember that this game is ESRB rated T for Teen. That does not apply to just gore and violence, but age appropriate skill and ease of play as well. A game like CoD is M for Mature which gives room for difficult sway and targeting to be in for adults. Destiny was made with kids in mind so they can easily pick it up and feel like a bad ass. Don't get your hopes up for changes , as they will not ever make it harder for each type. They could put in guns with higher learning curves, but they want to keep it accessible to the kiddies and casuals.

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                              • Coming from a BF recon, I understand why you think destiny snipers are easy mode(they are). But coming from a destiny try hard, snipers are difficult to use because of all the added mobility options that most players don't utilize. [b]why did I get sniped?[/b] perhaps it was because you walked around the corner instead of sliding or blinking..

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