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IN PRAISE OF SNIPER MODE
What is the best element of gameplay ever utilized in a computer game?
Some might say it's when a car handles perfectly, as in Gran Turismo 3 or Crazy Taxi 2.
Some might suggest it's when a beat-em-up move can be used with devastating effect, like the Dragon Punch in Street Fighter.
Others might claim that it's when your well thought-out plans achieve success in a Real Time Strategy game.
But for me, the best element of gameplay ever utilized in a game has got to be "Sniper Mode".
It matters not what game it appears in - GoldenEye, Solider Of Fortune, Red Faction, Perfect Dark, MDK2 - it's simply the pinnacle of gameplay, something I believe no one can become tired of.
I don't know which game Sniper Mode first featured in, but which ever game it was, I'd just like to say: "Amen" for that!
Yeah I know it's a little bit twisted to zoom in close on some oblivious geezer's head and then pull the trigger, but what the heck, it's the most satisfying and addictive aspect of gameplay ever realized. My conscience is clean, unlike the wall behind every victim's head.
What is the best element of gameplay ever utilized in a computer game?
Some might say it's when a car handles perfectly, as in Gran Turismo 3 or Crazy Taxi 2.
Some might suggest it's when a beat-em-up move can be used with devastating effect, like the Dragon Punch in Street Fighter.
Others might claim that it's when your well thought-out plans achieve success in a Real Time Strategy game.
But for me, the best element of gameplay ever utilized in a game has got to be "Sniper Mode".
It matters not what game it appears in - GoldenEye, Solider Of Fortune, Red Faction, Perfect Dark, MDK2 - it's simply the pinnacle of gameplay, something I believe no one can become tired of.
I don't know which game Sniper Mode first featured in, but which ever game it was, I'd just like to say: "Amen" for that!
Yeah I know it's a little bit twisted to zoom in close on some oblivious geezer's head and then pull the trigger, but what the heck, it's the most satisfying and addictive aspect of gameplay ever realized. My conscience is clean, unlike the wall behind every victim's head.
"ooh". To be honest, Ilove sniping, just gets a little boring, as you can hide in a little corner and no-one gets anywhere near you...fun for a while, but you tend to want to get back in with gibbing weapons after a while..
I got Unreal Tournament today and I've been playing Quake online for ages. I've got to say that my favourite weapon is the sniper rifle in UT. Just for the headshots. I haven't even figured out how to zoom it yet, but I could take your head off from a mile away anyway.
I like sniper modes, but it can make games too easy...especially in teamplay, everyone wants to hang at the back and be sniper so they don't have to get slaughtered in assault..
There's not much skill in it, targets tend not to stand a chance, so I actually quite like rifles like the Schmidt in CS (up until the 1.3 patch), and the mauser with a scope in wolfenstein to a lesser extent. These fire slightly off target, alerting the enemy to your presence and causing them to move about more, and also forcing you to consider your aim much more carefully and learn where the bullets end up. More kickback and longer reload times are good too, damn campers..
There's not much skill in it, targets tend not to stand a chance, so I actually quite like rifles like the Schmidt in CS (up until the 1.3 patch), and the mauser with a scope in wolfenstein to a lesser extent. These fire slightly off target, alerting the enemy to your presence and causing them to move about more, and also forcing you to consider your aim much more carefully and learn where the bullets end up. More kickback and longer reload times are good too, damn campers..
I like unusual names, so every now and then I can't resist changing it.
You also changed your name to Atlantis Sinister. I am the master of pedantry!!!
You're a good poster if my memory serves me correctly (Which is evidently does :-D) why chnage your name? I liked the name Nomad_Soul. Better than EyeCandy though... ;-D
You're a good poster if my memory serves me correctly (Which is evidently does :-D) why chnage your name? I liked the name Nomad_Soul. Better than EyeCandy though... ;-D
Very observant.
In a moment of boredom I foolishly decided to repost this.
I've recently changed my name from Nomad_Soul.
As soon as I did it, I thought, why did I do that?
Boredom got the better of me I'm afraid.
In a moment of boredom I foolishly decided to repost this.
I've recently changed my name from Nomad_Soul.
As soon as I did it, I thought, why did I do that?
Boredom got the better of me I'm afraid.
Tiltawhirl wrote:
> I thought
Woah!!! Don't knock yourself out man!
:-D
> I thought
Woah!!! Don't knock yourself out man!
:-D
I thought i'd read this somewhere.
OK, someone else has posted EXACTLY that post before with exactly the same title and wording... Care to explain that?
IN PRAISE OF SNIPER MODE
What is the best element of gameplay ever utilized in a computer game?
Some might say it's when a car handles perfectly, as in Gran Turismo 3 or Crazy Taxi 2.
Some might suggest it's when a beat-em-up move can be used with devastating effect, like the Dragon Punch in Street Fighter.
Others might claim that it's when your well thought-out plans achieve success in a Real Time Strategy game.
But for me, the best element of gameplay ever utilized in a game has got to be "Sniper Mode".
It matters not what game it appears in - GoldenEye, Solider Of Fortune, Red Faction, Perfect Dark, MDK2 - it's simply the pinnacle of gameplay, something I believe no one can become tired of.
I don't know which game Sniper Mode first featured in, but which ever game it was, I'd just like to say: "Amen" for that!
Yeah I know it's a little bit twisted to zoom in close on some oblivious geezer's head and then pull the trigger, but what the heck, it's the most satisfying and addictive aspect of gameplay ever realized. My conscience is clean, unlike the wall behind every victim's head.
What is the best element of gameplay ever utilized in a computer game?
Some might say it's when a car handles perfectly, as in Gran Turismo 3 or Crazy Taxi 2.
Some might suggest it's when a beat-em-up move can be used with devastating effect, like the Dragon Punch in Street Fighter.
Others might claim that it's when your well thought-out plans achieve success in a Real Time Strategy game.
But for me, the best element of gameplay ever utilized in a game has got to be "Sniper Mode".
It matters not what game it appears in - GoldenEye, Solider Of Fortune, Red Faction, Perfect Dark, MDK2 - it's simply the pinnacle of gameplay, something I believe no one can become tired of.
I don't know which game Sniper Mode first featured in, but which ever game it was, I'd just like to say: "Amen" for that!
Yeah I know it's a little bit twisted to zoom in close on some oblivious geezer's head and then pull the trigger, but what the heck, it's the most satisfying and addictive aspect of gameplay ever realized. My conscience is clean, unlike the wall behind every victim's head.