Predictions v1 The Sniper

I thought it might be fun to start a series of posts that are predictions for the up and coming class releases. This will hopefully up out discussion instead of having 1 or 2 arbitrary replies. So to start them off I think I will start with the Sniper.

This one is pretty tough because he already is pretty powerful and has everything he needs. Looking at the past unlocks i.e. the Heavy you can see that the unlocks aren’t even a great improvement as much as an alternative. I can really only predict changes in the current arsenal (who really could have predicted the sandvich?)

I think that they smg is a pretty good gun especially if your trying to chase a spy and he goes invisible. Or just take out a scout that is running by. I think that this could be feasibly adjusted so that you have a extended clip. Instead of 25 rounds you would have 35 but of course the damage would have to be decreased. I think this would benefit trying to track a spy or take out a scout. Another route would be the Natasha scenario, less damage and slows down.

The sniper rifle is pretty good where its at. Its not the AWP you can’t kill with one shot to the leg, and thats how it should be. The only exception is if you charge up and make yourself vulnerable. I think a descent upgrade that wouldn’t be too aggressive would be a wide angle scope. Instead of looking through that circle it would be more like a 16:10 ratio. They could also mess with the charge shot but I’m not sure how that would go down.

I’m going out on a limb and saying that being able to throw a boomerang for a melee would be pretty cool. Limit 1.

BTT

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One Response to “Predictions v1 The Sniper”

Proximity Says:

September 2nd, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Dude a boomerang would be so awesome.

I’m thinking the primary unlock will be a trade off between charging and zoom/laser dot.

Secondary unlock I think will be something close to the spy’s pistol, where it will do more damage but have a SLOWER rate of fire.

Although a boomerang would be nice, I see the melee update being something that will be FASTER but do less damage, like say a hunting knife (queue a taunt imitating Crocodile Dundee’s that’s not a knife’).

I don’t know, hard to guess because the sniper doesn’t have anything really unique about him other than the fact he’s an Aussie.