- Knipping12
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Posted by: Ultinum
Ok. Why are AR users so stubborn and unwilling to improve. When this topic gets mentioned, straight away I hear;
"get used to the AR",
"go play MLG",
"get better with weapons other than the BR",
"I play for fun, the BR is to competitive",
"the AR is a good all-round weapon",
"AR are "newb-friendly",
and more.
"get used to the AR"
No. I got used to the AR within the week I started playing. After I was good enough to understand that the game is played better at range, I stopped using the AR and used the BR. There is a reason why good players don't use the AR, it's a trash weapon.
"go play MLG"
No, I don't want to be forced into a playlist because I don't want to start with an AR. I'm not even a huge fan of MLG. Just because people like the BR, doesn't mean they are a try-hard "MLG wannabe". This is just a lame insult people use, when they have no real argument to a BR vs AR topic.
"get better with weapons other than the BR"
The BR is the most versatile and effective weapon in the game. Combo'd with any other weapon, is perfect. This other weapon could be a shotgun, mauler, sniper, etc. Why would I need to be good with every weapon, when the BR+secondary, is all it takes to be good.
"I play for fun, the BR is to competitive"
Would you say this if MLG didn't exist? The idea of the BR being "competitive" is inspired by the fact that it is the starting weapon in MLG. It was not Bungies intention to put the BR in the game to create competitiveness. The reason MLG uses the BR, is because it is extremely versatile, effective and balanced. The BR is a perfect "counter" weapon. I don't enjoy AR starts, getting spawn trapped, with no way to fight back, because all I have is a short range AR. I would much rather start with a BR, so I could fight back. Just because the AR is easy to use, doesn't mean you need to. I think the above quote should be; " I play for fun, I'm to lazy to learn how to use the BR, the AR is easier, I'll stick with that". If you are good with the BR, BR>AR, in any situation.
"the AR is a good all-round weapon"
The AR is good at close range, when you take your opponent by surprise. If they know you are there, and they have a BR (and they are good), or any other effective weapon, you will be killed. The AR is also effective when combo'd with a melee. That is all. There is no other use for the AR. Why do people actually decide to run around the map, holding their AR. And furthermore, why the F*&% would you switch to your AR on spawn, in a Team BRs variant.
"ARs are newb-friendly"
Yes, newb friendly. Not noob friendly. I think after a short while, people realise that the AR is a good weapon to use while learning the basics of the game, but that is it. Why do I see major grade 3s running around with ARs, they aren't newbs. They are noobs, because they choose to continue using the AR. AR users are not willing to learn to use the BR, why? Because it is too hard?
Do you understand? I believe that the AR is meant as a "basic training" weapon. Not something to rely on after you have played abit. Any player should realise after a few games that the BR is superior. Why do people who use the AR religiously, not realise that it is ineffective, when they get owned by the BR so much. Sure the AR is better than the BR in certain situations. But not enough to use it ALL the time. As I said, there is a reason why people who always use the BR are better than those who use the AR.
Don't say to me, "oh you're a BR fanboy, go to MLG". I'm not a "fanboy", I'm smart. Why don't you AR users give the BR a go. It's ok, I assure you it will improve your game. Sure, riding around in mongooses or doing whatever "noob" stuff you do is fun. But being good at this game is also fun. IMO, it is alot more fun being good than riding mongooses all game, or generally getting raped while running around with an AR. Although, I have had some pretty epic moments with the mongoose. :)
I use the Ar and get 15 + kills a match so dont talk crap
You also have a .92 ranked k/d.... Coincidence? No. I used to be like you, now it's taking FOREVER to get my ranked k/d back up and I look like a noob.