Sniper rifles

[SEM (DayZ) 5]

I think that sniper rifles should be removed from dayz. All optic on rifles that zoom shouldn't be in this mod.

From realism point of view it's impossible for untrained civil properly use those rifles.

As for gameplay they only ecourage camping. I've got most of sniper rifles in game (I have AS-50 now) and they never where useful to anything only to abuse palyers 9000km from me with single shot in their body. They are far more op comparing to other weapons. They also promote "shoot first ask later" tactic.

A lot of ppl probably won't agree with this but i think that game without them would be a lot more fun,realistic and intense.

New weapons in their place like some smg's would be a lot more fun.

Plx don't flame me and try to discuss in civil way :D

[Strategos (DayZ) 190]

Points at search button and suggestions forum.

[oleg86@msn.com 101]

game is a sandbox, why limit it by removing some weapons that let people play differently from others?

[Blindingsun 233]

Rastamouse says no.

[puppetmaster11 229]

I disagree completely if there is a zombie ( infected) apoc and random Joe finds a scoped rifle home slice is going to learn to use it. Also the spawn rate of said rifles is rare which is the way it should be.

[rikske66 3]

if you pick up a sniper in this game and dont put any research on how to use it at all your gonna have a bad time....

[Vanglory 72]

i think that game without them would be a lot more fun,realistic and intense.

smg's would be a lot more fun.

<_<

No. Part of a simulator is that we have the choice to do what we want. If we want to collect a military sniper and kill others, than by god so be it. It's your fault your so noticeable that your getting shot.

Besides, in terms of 'unarmed civils,' we don't know who are characters are. For all we know, they could be retired marines or just gun-savvy people.

Edited July 20, 2012 by Vanglory

[DesertRose 8]

I disagree completely if there is a zombie ( infected) apoc and random Joe finds a scoped rifle home slice is going to learn to use it. Also the spawn rate of said rifles is rare which is the way it should be.

Still trying to complete my collection with an SVD Camo...

I did have one but then my tent ate it :(

That and a M4A1 Holo M203...

Edited July 20, 2012 by DesertRose

[Xtro (DayZ) 2]

Won't happen cuz pewpew!

Seriously, idea is good though (And many times proposed). In a game like DayZ where Sh1t is serious, people tend to find a way to feel safe, usually staying away from harm via sniper rifle whilst

killing all possible threats. Its an art form and the primary objective nowadays to go all Munchkin in a multiplayer game.

edit: fixin some drunken grammar butt fuk it

Edited July 20, 2012 by Xtro

[Wulfear 6]

I take your beans.

[Mitritch 4]

Unless they have some physical or mental disability, any average person can use scoped rifle with minimal instruction. Of course, they won't be able to execute 700+ meters shots on moving targets with some wind, but at medium ranges they still will be able to hit stationary targets at the center of mass region.

And if you think that using assault rifles with iron sights in CQB is as easy as pointing your finger to enemy and telling "BAHM, you killed!" then try to shoot them against stationary targets at firing range. You WILL be surprised. :)

[noobfun 87]

I think that sniper rifles should be removed from dayz. All optic on rifles that zoom shouldn't be in this mod.

From realism point of view it's impossible for untrained civil properly use those rifles.

and whats a soldier before he learns to fire one? an untrained civillian, you think someone with a bit of rifle hunting experience and a bit of time/box of ammo cant figure out how to use one?

They also promote "shoot first ask later" tactic.

spot people at 600 meters realise they are heading away and have crap weapons and dont know im here, spot someone at 30 meters heading to the supermarket im in and they ahvea gun ..... which you do think is really likley to panic someone into firing on sight? ill give you a clue ... the clue is : your wrong

[Virfortis 111]

spot people at 600 meters realise they are heading away and have crap weapons and dont know im here, spot someone at 30 meters heading to the supermarket im in and they ahvea gun ..... which you do think is really likley to panic someone into firing on sight? ill give you a clue ... the clue is : your wrong

The game begs to differ, 600m or 6m, according to DayZ it doesn't matter. Running away or not, according to the forums, it doesn't matter, you shoot them because murders are how DayZ rolls.

So, you're wrong, quite wrong.

[Jack Dant 158]

Shooting a scoped rifle at something far away is EASY. Especially if you get any kind of support under the gun (bipod, etc). Anyone can do well after a bit of practice.

Shooting through iron sights at a moving target 30m away with your life in inmediate danger is HARD. Most people would die on their first try.

Please remove all pistols and non-sniper rifles from the game. It's unrealistic and no civilian would be able to use them.