Steyr AUG: Use the A3 and not the A1 version

[stielhandgranate 480]

So a look on https://twitter.com/ctorchia shows the new model for the Streyr AUG. Looks good, seems like we might get interchangeable barrels, But it appears to be the A1 version. Why does this matter? Well if we had the Steyr AUG A3 we can use the STANNAGs/P-Mags already in game for the M4A1 and have cross compatibility with the ACOG and M68 optics. Thoughts?

 

 

 

Here is the AUGA3. As you can see it can accept P-Mags, and thus STANNAGs. As well as a Picatinny rail on top for optics such as the ACOG and M68.

 

 

Here is the AUGA1, the same model shown on Chris Torchia's twitter. The magazine well is not compatible with STANNAGs or P-Mags. The optic is not rail mounted, and this means non compatibility with the ACOG and M68.

[irishroy 1347]

The DEVs somewhere said, they will NOW implement this version, and later on more versions :)

 

EDIT:

http://dayzdev.tumblr.com/

 

The Steyr AUG model is done and we will soon send it for animations, cfg, and sounds. I am optimistic that it can be in for next stable release but its worth saying that it will be the base version only. We are looking into swapping barrels to convert from the standard AUG to an HBAR version.

Edited November 15, 2014 by irishroy

[a_ruttle 199]

The DEVs somewhere said, they will NOW implement this version, and later on more versions :)

 

EDIT:

http://dayzdev.tumblr.com/

'later on more versions' is just a heavy barrel so you can convert the AUG in the support fire variant [used the same way as the L86 LSW] so not the AUG A3.

[Geckofrog7 1168]

AUG A3 seems a little Counter Terrorist-y. Though I see how it would be a more interesting gun if it could accept stannags. Whatever scrub mounts anything but the original AUG scope, however, will be branded a heretic and shot on sight.

Edited November 15, 2014 by Geckofrog7

[Chaingunfighter 917]

The AUG will come as an A1 standard, but you can swap the barrels and add rails in order to (presumably) use the M4 optics.

 

"@KreiCarter we are currently planning on being able to change barrels and to add a rail instead of the built in 1.5x scope"

- Chris Torchia, Twitter.

 

 

And actually, the version he showed off was the HBAR

 

 

 

This will likely be the standard model

 

 

 

 

AUG A3 seems a little Counter Terrorist-y. Though I see how it would be a more interesting gun if it could accept stannags. Whatever scrub mounts anything but the original AUG scope, however, will be branded a heretic and shot on sight.

To be fair, the AUG A1 was the counter-terrorist's gun in CS:S, so that's really meaningless :P

[gibonez 3633]

A1 is fine.

The a1 I'd not only the most iconic version of the Aug it's limited modularity also guys fits making the m4 the desired weapon for gun customization.

A1 starts with a scope limited to no customization.

M4 no optics but the most customization and most versatile weapon in the game keeping it highly sought after.

Guns playing roles is great. Going the cod route where everything is modular would suck.

[stielhandgranate 480]

Going the cod route where everything is modular would suck.

 

Thats not the cod route bud. Thats the modern military route. Just becuase something happens to be featured in call of duty doesn't make it the same level as dual golden tiger striped desert eagles. Picattiny rails and compatabily with STANNAGs help more than hurt as the Aussies, Irish and Kiwis below show.

 

 

 

 

 

[OrLoK 16186]

Hello there

 

Dont forget that the original AUG design is from the 60s, rail mountings are far more common across the board now, CoD or not.

 

Infact most "modern" weapons go back at least 20 years so upgrading them with new furniture is a way of cutting down costs and keeping interoperability.

 

Id like to see NATO and other rail systems included.

 

Rgds

 

LoK

[Evil Minion 943]

Why not use the A2 and make it possible to replace the default sights with a rail for mounting other optics? Would also allow for the AUG HBAR-T.

I think thats what the developers are planning to do. Not being able to use STANAG magazines is a downside but it might be okay.

Edited November 16, 2014 by Evil Minion

[ob1korobi 125]

A1 is fine.

The a1 I'd not only the most iconic version of the Aug it's limited modularity also guys fits making the m4 the desired weapon for gun customization.

A1 starts with a scope limited to no customization.

M4 no optics but the most customization and most versatile weapon in the game keeping it highly sought after.

Guns playing roles is great. Going the cod route where everything is modular would suck.

 

This is a good point. I would like to see more modular weapons though when I think about it more but if I do want the cross compatibility I would go play other games. I think it is nice that they are just coming out with more weapons. I'll take what I can get. 

[Chaingunfighter 917]

Why not use the A2 and make it possible to replace the default sights with a rail for mounting other optics? Would also allow for the AUG HBAR-T.

I think thats what the developers are planning to do. Not being able to use STANAG magazines is a downside but it might be okay.

Not being able to use STANAGs is a perfectly fair downside considering the AUG comes with the built in scope and can still be made to use alternatives/into an H-BAR gun. But yeah, we can probably assume the AUG will be an A2 that just spawns with the 1.5x scope built in, essentially replicating the A1.

 

 

Guns playing roles is great. Going the cod route where everything is modular would suck.

 

Call of duty actually has pretty abysmal customization, IMO. I'd actually bet that most of CoD's attachments only "serve a purpose", whereas in DayZ you can put attachments on that only change the aesthetic for the hell of it.

PayDay 2 would be a better example of something with tons of customization.

 

But honestly, low-level customization of the AUG doesn't really seem like a problem to me. It still can't use STANAGs (as far as I can tell), and you have to find the rails or extra barrels in order to even begin the process of making it modular.

The M4A1 will still be the go to super-customizable weapon, because practically everything can be replaced on the spot. The AUG will be a more specialized support weapon, and likely be much rarer.