- WhackyGordon
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- Noble Heroic Member
Welcome to the internet. Joy dies here.
I think the BR is regarded so highly because it was the primary weapon at the pinnacle of the franchise. Single shot and burst fire aren't drastically different in terms of the amount of time you need to aim, particularly when you account for the fact that multiple shots are necessary regardless.
Frankly, I think single shot is more rewarding. If your shot lands, you know you did what you intended. With burst fire, you can land one and miss two shots because of the spread at longer range. I guess that's just personal preference, but accomplishing my goal sloppily doesn't appeal to me. I like my kills neat and tidy.
That said, I think the Focus Rifle takes a lot more skill to get kills than the Sniper Rifle, and it's rewarding if you get a nice clean kill with it. Of course that's easier to observe thanks to the beacon beam than with burst fired bullets.
As far as competition goes, I don't think single-shot vs. burst-fire is valid. Either can be made competitive, if it's implemented right. Between the DMR and the BR I think the BR is more competitive because it has a less accurate reticule, putting more focus on judgement while aiming, similar to the magnum. Imagine how much harder it would be to use a DMR if it didn't have that little mini-reticule in the middle.