Re: How Alex plays sniper
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 1:45 pm
Jettah's .02c
I use 3 sniper primary weapons, but the rest of my loadout stays the same. The primary weapon changes based on strategy, my opponents and the layout of the map. I rock the primary sniper, the huntsman and the Machina. I have yet to find valid uses for any of the others.
For example, against fast opposing snipers on a normal map I use regular sniper. On a map like thunder mountain with long sightlines and lots of choke points the machina is unbeatable. My 17 kill streak last night on TV7 speaks to that effect. The ability of this weapon to penetrate and kill 2 targets at once is well utilized on maps with lots of areas that accumulate opponents.
Huntsman for corner/chokepoint spamming arrows as you can strafe and fire these accurately on a more enclosed map. For example 3rd stage offense dustbowl.
I never change my sensitivity settings. Throws me off too much to switch back and forth.
Jarate FTW at all times.
Kukri Melee, bleeding spies covered in piss gets people's attention.
Technique for me is all situational. If you are watching a chokepoint, strafe aiming is an easy way to consistently shoot heads off, but 1v1 against a talented sniper it goes out the window.
Also, hide your dot when possible.
I use 3 sniper primary weapons, but the rest of my loadout stays the same. The primary weapon changes based on strategy, my opponents and the layout of the map. I rock the primary sniper, the huntsman and the Machina. I have yet to find valid uses for any of the others.
For example, against fast opposing snipers on a normal map I use regular sniper. On a map like thunder mountain with long sightlines and lots of choke points the machina is unbeatable. My 17 kill streak last night on TV7 speaks to that effect. The ability of this weapon to penetrate and kill 2 targets at once is well utilized on maps with lots of areas that accumulate opponents.
Huntsman for corner/chokepoint spamming arrows as you can strafe and fire these accurately on a more enclosed map. For example 3rd stage offense dustbowl.
I never change my sensitivity settings. Throws me off too much to switch back and forth.
Jarate FTW at all times.
Kukri Melee, bleeding spies covered in piss gets people's attention.
Technique for me is all situational. If you are watching a chokepoint, strafe aiming is an easy way to consistently shoot heads off, but 1v1 against a talented sniper it goes out the window.
Also, hide your dot when possible.