Graphic settings for sniping

[Greenjellie 4]

So, I got into a firefight the other day over at an airport, mosin vs mosin, and although I knew where my attacker was, I really couldn't see him while zooming in with the scope.
I really couldn't see much at all to be honest because the graphics got real bad at long ranges.
Now I don't have a great PC (it ain't even a PC but a laptop) so although I'm sure that putting everything to ultra (or whatever the top settings are) would help a lot, sniping with 2 fps wouldn't be that effective either. (the laptop ain't horrible either, but well yeah, DayZ somehow requires quite something)

The question is:
Are there certain settings that can be changed to make the biggest difference when it comes to being able to see things in the long range? (possibly only when I zoom in)
Or was it just that that guy couldn't really tell where I was either (which I doubt :P) or I should just get a better PC and stop whining?

Thanks in advance!

[Wh1spY 110]

Actually in games like these, bad graphics just helps, not only with the fps but also with the visibility. 
Setting the game to Very High results in more grass, the trees getting denser and motionblur/bloom, shadows etc, making it harder to spot someone.

Just make sure your view distance is at the max range and use a "Long Range" sight on your mosin and not the "PU Scope". =)

Edited December 27, 2013 by Wh1spY

[Aussie Bogan 350]

Perhaps when the game gets Optimized this may work better.

Edited December 27, 2013 by Aussie Bogan

[AJ4211 30]

Actually in games like these, bad graphics just helps, not only with the fps but also with the visibility. 

Setting the game to Very High results in more grass, the trees getting denser and motionblur/bloom, shadows etc, making it harder to spot someone.

Just make sure your view distance is at the max range and use a "Long Range" sight on your mosin and not the "PU Scope". =)

 

This is spot on, removing certain things such ass grass overlay and tree overlay removes the object entirely, what you may be hidden behind may not exist on his/her screen, only thing you can be sure of is structural cover, buildings and the like.

[mzltv 2281]

I'm pretty sure view distance is set server-side.

[Wh1spY 110]

You never know, I thought view-distance were set server-side in BF3 too! =D

Edited December 27, 2013 by Wh1spY

[AJ4211 30]

Nothing to do with view distance, it's about coverage. Go sit by a few bushes, go into your settings and change grass, bush and tree overlay to high, then drop it to off. It's better having it on if you like a really immersive look, but for optimal vision over beauty, i'd go with off.

[Greenjellie 4]

Alright, thanks for the quick replies!  :)

[spangley_special 19]

Also narrow your FoV it'll effectively give you extra zoomed in vision.

[Greenjellie 4]

Also narrow your FoV it'll effectively give you extra zoomed in vision.

That's an interesting tip, will try that (had it maximized)