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12/2/2015 5:49:13 PM
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Sniping came out of nowhere
I'm a year one player since beta actually and you can't say sniping isn't a problem at the moment. Defend it all you want but how do we go from barely anyone sniping when the game came out and now everyone and their mothers are sniping? It's cause it's now incredibly easy to snipe. I used to suck at it but I recently started about a week ago and it's terribly easy to the point that I feel bad on some of my kills. Secondaries in general are a problem since people can use them as primaries all they want but you can't deny sniping has gotten incredibly easy.
Year one players (even newer players) just think. Even if you sniped since day one, you can tell how much more people are sniping now than back then
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12 RepliesSo did that RKO... Jokes aside, it's not sniping that's easy. It's the ability to use a special as your primary for entire games that's easy. Snipers are more popular because shotguns are less popular. High popularity of snipers tied with ease to use it all game as a primary is why it's such an issue right now. All in all special ammo needs to be looked at again IMO.
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Edited by WormChi: 12/3/2015 6:34:02 AMIt's just en vouge right now is all. Welcome to the Internet age where no one is an individual.
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4 RepliesEveryone can snipe. Everyone has the ability to obtain a sniper rifle. It's equal opportunity. It is fair. If you don't like it then you need to get mad and find ways to beat them. The forum is not meant to be your wailing wall.
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it's not that sniping became easier statistically it's not changed since year 1, the new snipers fit into the same categories snipers from year 1 did ( low rof high impact, high impact low rof, fast reload low aim assist, slow reload high aim assist, etc ) it's just that the nerfs to the weapons and tactics of the old meta has caused some people to try new things. And because it's been a year, people have gotten better at aiming. couple this with lots of people trying snipers again, and you've created a new pulse + sniper meta, a byproduct of nerfs and community hype
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6 RepliesEdited by Daddy Chill (Adept): 12/3/2015 2:35:24 AMBlink shotgun got nerfed, shotguns are getting nerfed, trials revive sniping is too important, fusion rifles nerfed, side arms are garbage, people found high aim assistance snipers. Did I miss something? Nerf aim assistance if you're going to nerf everything else in this game. And yes, sniping is my go-to in trials and I believe it's just way too easy with this aim assistance. Played halo 3 yesterday and there is barely of no aim assistance at all. Made me realize how easy sniping can be in destiny.
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I like it cuz now scrubby snipers are trying to challenge seasoned snipers who have been sniping since HoW or TDB like me and getting rekt. Just make sure to never go around a corner at head level and don't stand still too much and you will not die nearly as much from snipers.
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2 RepliesSniping hasnt changed? Its because they removed peoples crutches, the felwinters and matador and party crasher and etc, and they removed the other range perk that wasnt rangefinder (cant remember the name). So, people got to sniping. It hasnt changed, you just see more people using snipers because shotguns arent a clear option, and especially wont be after the next update. Nerfing snipers would be pointless, as they act as intended. Someone watches a long sightline, with the crosshair where the head would be, and when someone walks into it, bam. Dead. They 2 shot to the body, like they should. We shouldnt have cod snipers where they constantly one shot.
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Sniping has always been easy....using OP Fewinter was just easier....which is why no one ever used snipers.
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You probably just got gud :-)
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20 RepliesEdited by tanis38: 12/2/2015 8:46:06 PMI've been a player since the beta and sniping is no different now than it was back then. The reason we see more snipers now is because: 1) Trials of Osiris - An elimination playlist encourages being able to one hit kill your opponent safely from a distance. After months of Trials people are realizing having good snipers on your team is a huge benefit. 2) Montages - Sniper montages have gotten quite popular. More people want in on the action 3) Shotgun nerfs - Not much more to say here 4) Emulation - A lot of the top/popular PvP players use snipers. People watch their videos and want to emulate their play style.
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1 ReplySnipers were always just as OP, thing is most players used shotguns instead because they were even more OP. Shotguns started getting nerfs and more players took up sniping. Now people complain about sniping. Generally people complain about whatever killed them last.
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Yeah instead of rounding a corner and getting a shotgun blast you get sniped by the guy that's been looking through his scope half the match lol. Not sure if this is better.
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Come on man. Playing since Beta you should know why people didn't snipe back in year one! [spoiler]Blink shotgun. Felwinters lie w/kneepads and shot package. Fml[/spoiler]
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4 RepliesEveryone I know has always sniped. The snipers we have currently (1000 yard) have less auto aim than the year one snipers. Year one snipers were much more "OP" than year two snipers. The thing you are noticing is the lack of shot gunners, which is a good and desirable thing.
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3 RepliesI've been sniping since Quake, with my OHK Rail Gun. Since my AWP from CS Since my M95 from BF: Bad Company Since my JNG-90 from BF3 Since my GOL Magnum from BF4 Since my Longbow from Destiny. I don't know what the -blam!- you're talking about.
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It's not a problem.
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Sniping isn't easier, in fact long bow, the her benevolence everyone had, and ldr are just as good if not better than the 1000 yard
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Fusion rifles have been underpowered for almost a year. Shotguns have received nerf after nerf side arms aren't exactly the biggest competition. Snipers just stand well above the crowd now
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Sorry, I have a couple things I feel compelled to say regarding your arguments. [quote]barely anyone sniping when the game came out[/quote] They nerfed shotguns and blink significantly. Snipers have always been sniping, shotgunners are now giving it a try. Seems natural more people are doing it now. [quote]It's cause it's now incredibly easy to snipe.[/quote] No it isn't. Sniping hasn't been altered at all, and the 1000 Yard Stare is mediocre compared to the popular year 1 snipers. Luck in the chamber (soon to be nerfed) is not even close to as big of a problem as final round used to be. If anything, sniping is much less of a problem. This is an FPS. You're complaining about one of the most commonly used FPS weapons across any game. Maybe try out a different game type? RPGs are fun. Not trying to hate. Just want to point out a couple flaws with your argument.
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1 Replynearly 14,000 sniper kills says I've been doing it from the beginning.
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2 RepliesOP has: 1,764 shotgun kills 202 sniper kills Lul.
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It isn't because it is easy (although the god- role 1000 Yard Stare they handed out doesn't help). It is that Shotguns can no longer insta kill from unholy ranges. Now with the next patch people are gravitating towards the next weapon that will allow them to sit in a corner and get kills. And some people are realizing they are good. Others drag you down because they've never touched a primary that doesn't two shot. I personally am sticking to LoW and PE for PvP. Defiance of Yasmin or 1000 for high level stuff just because I am a good sniper but don't enjoy it too much. Any sniper under 65 AA is ok in my book *glares at Shadow of Veils*
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Simple. It's the most effective secondary after blink, shotguns, fusion rifles were nerfed along with movement speed. Good players always sniped from time to time but it's the vicious nerf cycle that created this meta.
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2 RepliesAlot of people calling you a new, but they're part of the bandwagon. Sniping isn't much different from when the game released, but there sure as hell wasn't this many Snipers. Up until a month ago, I had never encountered a team entirely made up of Snipers. They're going to be a main part of the new meta, which is going to be absolutely boring. The shotgun days were at least full of constant fighting. The SG nerf isn't going to bother me, because its my playstyle. Let all the kids say its a newb style, because at least I'm actually moving around instead of waiting for a kill. Camping with a sniper is as skillful as camping with a shotgun. Besides, side arms are going to be much worse than shotties in the new patch at close range.
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3 RepliesI've playing 12 months and I can say sniping isn't a problem You kids just like to bitch too much
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I know what you mean
