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Subject: Sniper Thread

And so God called Moses to come forth but he came fifth and was therefore disqualified.

So, as you know, I love sniping. However, I would love to become a better sniper. Any tips?

P.S. I would like to do better in Team Snipers. I am already fine in BTB.

[Edited on 01.09.2012 9:41 AM PST]

  • 01.09.2012 9:40 AM PDT

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  • 01.09.2012 9:44 AM PDT

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aim for the head?

i play snipers a lot, i am not the best but i am okay, "take your time" is the only tip i can give

[Edited on 01.09.2012 9:47 AM PST]

  • 01.09.2012 9:46 AM PDT
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I wouldn't really know what to tell you except practice. Play MLG customs with friends and improve.

  • 01.09.2012 9:47 AM PDT

And so God called Moses to come forth but he came fifth and was therefore disqualified.

Hmmm...
When I play snipers, I try to aim for the head as fast as I can, I reload frequently, and I always stay behind cover. However, I am bad at close range sniping, and frankly I could use some help with my long range.

  • 01.09.2012 9:54 AM PDT

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Play MLG settings octagon sniper only. That will actually help your aim.

Everyone can snipe in BTB. The enemies are so distant that movement barely has to be compensated for in your aim.

  • 01.09.2012 10:08 AM PDT

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Yeah. I use the AR, so what? All you can do is scream and rage about me using the weapon.

As a fellow sniper here are some tips:

1) Reload after every kill.
2) Aim slightly ahead of your target.
3)If you're tracking a moving target, wait for a couple of seconds so you can line up a headshot. Don't just aim and fire.
4) Find a decent area where you know you've got a clear view.

An example for tip number 4: When I start on the red team on Hemmorhage, I immediatly sprint too the right and hug the rocks until I get near the cave but not near enough so any enemies know I'm there. Then just watch as you basically have a clear view of any blues trying to sneak their way up too the cliff.

  • 01.09.2012 10:37 AM PDT

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I find the best way to snipe on hemorrhage is to never stay in the same spot for more than a couple of kills. You keep moving around so they cant pick up their fresh sniper and track you back down to your last spot.

  • 01.09.2012 10:44 AM PDT

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Posted by: Lady Snipershot
As a fellow sniper here are some tips:

1) Reload after every kill.

So long as you're certain there are no more enemies in your proximity.

2) Aim slightly ahead of your target.
Uh, hitscan?

An example for tip number 4: When I start on the red team on Hemmorhage, I immediatly sprint too the right and hug the rocks until I get near the cave but not near enough so any enemies know I'm there. Then just watch as you basically have a clear view of any blues trying to sneak their way up too the cliff.
It's much better to take the teleporter as red. You can more or less lock down the entire map from the area near there.

I don't really have a lot of generic tips for Team Snipers. Like anything else, it boils down to positioning and map control, although your shot is more important than in some playlists. I find strafing in bursts fairly effective. Never, ever jump when you're oneshot. Quickscopes are your friend at medium (or close) range. Shot-pummel is your friend too.

  • 01.09.2012 10:55 AM PDT
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aim for the head.

  • 01.09.2012 11:07 AM PDT

chances are I don't care who you are or what you say.

sniping is easy. aim for the jaw, and let them jump onto your reticle... keeping your reticle still and steady while being patient will help you a lot when at range and up close. remember to stay aware though.

PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE

  • 01.09.2012 11:08 AM PDT

The number 1 tip ALWAYS I MEAN ALWAYS move around

  • 01.09.2012 11:11 AM PDT


Posted by: SUPER MOOSE93
aim for the head?

i play snipers a lot, i am not the best but i am okay, "take your time" is the only tip i can give


That is actually a really bad tip.

You need to be quick in a pressured game. don't challenge unless you have an advantage.

Aim for an opponents path rather than just trying to move your reticle around him until you find his head.

learn to quick scope (so important in reach because it is soooo easy to snipe in this game if you quickscope.

  • 01.09.2012 11:12 AM PDT


Posted by: Chris Vaguecmac
I find the best way to snipe on hemorrhage is to never stay in the same spot for more than a couple of kills. You keep moving around so they cant pick up their fresh sniper and track you back down to your last spot.

The best way to snipe on hemorrhage is to take out the opposing sniper and stay wherever the f*** you want to.

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Posted by: RC Clone
Play MLG settings octagon sniper only. That will actually help your aim.

Everyone can snipe in BTB. The enemies are so distant that movement barely has to be compensated for in your aim.


Not really. Think about it. How many games do you play where the enemy is the same distance from you and in the wide open..

I agree with Burchie. Play MLG customs -snipers are on the smaller maps already.

  • 01.09.2012 11:57 AM PDT

Make people go onto your reticle. So use the left stick instead of the right stick

  • 01.09.2012 12:01 PM PDT

Do most of your aiming adjustments with your strafe. ie. the left stick.

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[Edited on 01.09.2012 12:02 PM PST]

  • 01.09.2012 12:01 PM PDT

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  • 01.09.2012 12:09 PM PDT
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Tip 2: Play Halo 3. If you can snipe there, you can dome anything in Reach.

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  • 01.09.2012 1:20 PM PDT


Posted by: Lady Snipershot
1) Reload after every kill.


The hell?

Any driving tips?

But seriously reloading after every kill is a terrible habit. It's one you want to break not re-inforce. Because you can't shoot when you're reloading.



[Edited on 01.09.2012 1:30 PM PST]

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  • 01.09.2012 1:26 PM PDT

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Posted by: xSmoothmouse

Posted by: Lady Snipershot
1) Reload after every kill.


The hell?

Any driving tips?

But seriously reloading after every kill is a terrible habit. It's one you want to break not re-inforce. Because you can't shoot when you're reloading.


And if you don't reload when your enemy is dead you run short of ammo in the midst of another battle.

  • 01.09.2012 1:30 PM PDT

Then you're going to miss out on multi-kills and having more of the enemy team dead at the same time. Resulting in less opportunities to push up for your team.

It takes like two seconds for the reload animation to complete. That's a lot of time for you not to be shooting. You don't want to be doing that anymore than you absolutely have to.

There's always someone to shoot in a fast-paced game. So have your weapon ready.



[Edited on 01.09.2012 1:39 PM PST]

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