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| − | The Sniper is the master of long | + | The Sniper is the master of long rang combat in Fortress Forever. Packing a sniper rifle, assault rifle, and nailgun, the Sniper is often the first line of defense for a team. By communicating enemy attack routes to teammates, tagging incoming enemies, and disabling the enemy with crippling leg shots, a skilled Sniper can be a valuable asset to the team. On some maps, he can also serve as offensive support by taking out enemy defenders and sentry guns from long range. The farther away a Sniper's enemies are, the better. Consequently, his options at short range are limited. If you like to destroy the enemy before they even have a chance to hurt you, serve as the first line of defense, and support your team at long range, the Sniper is for you. |
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| − | The Sniper tags enemies that he hits but doesn't kill. This allows the Sniper and his team to see that enemy through walls out to a limited distance. | + | The Sniper's rifle fires custom-manufactured bullets that have short-range radio transmitters in them. He tags enemies that he hits but doesn't kill. This allows the Sniper and his team to see that enemy through walls out to a limited distance for a short period of time. |
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| − | + | ===Playing as Sniper=== | |
| − | * Distance is the friend of the Sniper, second only to the shadows A well concealed Sniper can do a lot of damage to the opposing team. If a Sniper's position is discovered, the distance between him and the enemy will determine whether or not he can get to cover and out of danger. | + | * Distance is the friend of the Sniper, second only to the shadows. A well concealed Sniper can do a lot of damage to the opposing team. If a Sniper's position is discovered, the distance between him and the enemy will determine whether or not he can get to cover and out of danger. |
* The best sniping spots are generally regarded to be those with a height advantage; many of the best sniping spots leave you only vulnerable to enemy Snipers. However, Snipers can and do operate at ground level effectively if they take care to find good cover. | * The best sniping spots are generally regarded to be those with a height advantage; many of the best sniping spots leave you only vulnerable to enemy Snipers. However, Snipers can and do operate at ground level effectively if they take care to find good cover. | ||
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* When Friendly Fire is off, a Sniper can use his rifle to shoot a teammate and send them flying a great distance. | * When Friendly Fire is off, a Sniper can use his rifle to shoot a teammate and send them flying a great distance. | ||
| − | * Snipers are | + | * Snipers are useful as an attacker if they have somebody supporting them. The Sniper Rifle's range is a great asset when trying to take out targets (such as a HWGuy in a tight corner). However, you have to surprise the enemy, or he'll slaughter you. In addition, you can kill enemies by having a teammate serve as bait, then kill the enemy while the two are fighting. |
| − | * Lastly, when you are zoomed in with your [[Weapon:Sniper_Rifle|Sniper Rifle]], you get "tunnel vision"; your peripheral vision is severely reduced. As such, it is easy for other classes to sneak up next to you and deal a lot of damage. A [[Class:Spy|Spy's]] backstab can catch a Sniper very easily; try to keep your back to the wall to prevent this. | + | * Lastly, when you are zoomed in with your [[Weapon:Sniper_Rifle|Sniper Rifle]], you get "tunnel vision"; your peripheral vision is severely reduced. As such, it is easy for other classes to sneak up next to you and deal a lot of damage. A [[Class:Spy|Spy's]] backstab can catch a Sniper very easily; try to keep your back to the wall to prevent this. It is prudent to keep your laser charged, but the rifle unscoped. Only scope when you see a potential target. This gives you better awareness of your immediate surroundings. |
| − | + | ===Playing Against A Sniper=== | |
As stated above, range is a Sniper's friend. Closing the distance between a Sniper is difficult, especially if you are their target. | As stated above, range is a Sniper's friend. Closing the distance between a Sniper is difficult, especially if you are their target. | ||
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Regardless of what class you are playing, if you spot a Sniper, make sure to immediately alert your team to their general location. If the Sniper manages to take you out, at least the next guy coming along knows where he is and can take a crack at it. | Regardless of what class you are playing, if you spot a Sniper, make sure to immediately alert your team to their general location. If the Sniper manages to take you out, at least the next guy coming along knows where he is and can take a crack at it. | ||
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| + | ===Advanced Sniping Tactics=== | ||
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| + | Despite the lack of depth to the class that is perceived by many, the Sniper is one of the most difficult classes to play effectively. This is partly due to the fact that Source engine hitboxes are the most finicky things ever, and also because of the "one shot, one kill, one target" style of play that is the Sniper. The style of gameplay required to be an effective Sniper is drastically different (and usually goes against) the normal type of gameplay required to be an effective member of a different class. In order to take your sniping to the next level, there are several skills that you must develop: | ||
| + | * The first, and most important skill, is reaction time. This is closely followed by aim, but your reaction time will often determine if your and/or your target lives or dies. The faster you can move your dot over the enemy sniper and pop his head off, the quicker you can get back to important things like picking off the incoming enemy offense. A quick reaction gives you that much more time to line up your shot and get everything just right for the kill. | ||
| + | * The second important skill is aim. It's not far at all behind reaction time. Obviously if you want to hit something, you have to be able to aim at it. Your aim and accuracy are paramount as you will often only get one chance to hit a target (such as a concing Medic or Scout). The easiest targets to hit are those coming straight at you. There isn't any prediction required; just point and click. Things get more tricky when people begin strafing back and forth, bunnyhopping, and the like. You will need to learn to lead your targets. Even though the sniper rifle is hitscan (hits instantly), it is far easier to hit a target as they cross over your crosshair rather than trying to follow their movements exactly. Figure out the enemy's method of movement and then set your crosshair where he'll go next. Just release the mouse button as he moves over it. Bingo. Another one down. | ||
| + | * You need to develop a good sense of awareness. This is true of all classes, but is especially necessary for Snipers. You '''need''' to know where that annoying Spy is who has no other mission but to kill you repeatedly. You '''need''' to know when the next wave of enemy offense will come, and you '''ESPECIALLY''' need to know where the enemy snipers are. Pay attention to kill and death messages. This gives you an easy reference point. If that Scout just died to a soldier in the flag room, he's obviously going to be coming out of the enemy base shortly. If a defender near your sniping spot just died, unscope and watch for people trying to sneak up on you. Also pay attention to where enemies are going. Once you know the layout of a map and get accustomed to the time it takes for an enemy to get from point A to point B, you can often surprise them by tossing grenades at them as they round corners and such. Memorize the common sniping positions in a map and keep an eye on them. Don't need an enemy Snipers ruining your killing spree. | ||
| + | * Minimize Sniper vs Sniper conflict. At first this sounds counter-intuitive, but in reality it's the smart thing to do. You are more beneficial to your team killing, tagging, and disabling enemy offense (or defense) than getting involved in a sniper war with the enemy sniper(s). Getting stuck in an endless sniper war basically makes you dead weight and easy fodder for enemy offense that sneak up on you. This advice shouldn't be taken as to never attack enemy Snipers, however. It is your job to make sure enemy Snipers don't slow your own team down (unless they're so bad that they don't pose a threat anyway). Balance your target priority. Enemy Snipers are a high priority target, but don't let them dominate your game. | ||
| + | * Prioritize your targets and stay on the move. Flag carriers and enemy Snipers are the highest priority targets you have. Flag carriers are an obvious target because flags are what win the game (in CTF, at least). Enemy Snipers are the ones best equipped to kill you, so make sure they're dead before you are. Switch up positions a lot. When you kill someone, it's likely that they know where you are. Move around to different positions a lot. It keeps the element of surprise up and allows you more time to get a shot off before being noticed. This is especially important when fighting against other Snipers. | ||
| + | * Killing isn't always the answer. If three enemies are approaching your base and you have a clean shot against all of them, it is more prudent to tag each enemy and leg shot them if possible, instead of killing one and letting two through unscathed. This makes them move slowly and projects their location to your whole team. A single shot can take out a large chunk of health. Remember that when you kill an enemy in the yard, they get back to that point a lot faster than if they die in your flag room. | ||
| + | * Zoom in only when necessary. You can charge your shot without scoping the sniper rifle. This is important because it allows you to retain awareness of your immediate surroundings. Get used to using your peripheral vision and keep an eye on the whole screen at once. This will save your life often. Spies can't sneak up on you if you're watching that ladder while you're watching the yard, now can they? | ||
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| + | As your sniping ability increases, you will find it possible to hit extremely fast-moving targets, such as conc jumping scouts. These tips are meant as guidelines, but are not a substitute for practice. Sniper is one of the classes that requires a lot of "physical skill" rather than mental. You must have good twitch reflexes and good accuracy. The only way to develop those is to, of course, play as a Sniper a lot. | ||
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