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Sandstorm

Nov 28, 2017 @ 5:16am

Arma 3 Sniping 101 - KOTH.

Thought I would create a 3 part easy to follow guide to sniping. No techinical stuff , just what you need to equip and know. Please check it out and let me know your thoughts.

https://youtu.be/phLJ-Ltqv-w

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Tajin

Dec 4, 2017 @ 8:52am

Using a blackops3 titlescreen for an ArmA video? That is not a very sensible choice. ;)

Anyway, hilltops are the absolutely worst place for a sniper to be at.
You even mention that "after a while you will know all the good spots" and that is exactly why you should avoid these spots.

Your ghillie suit won't help you if you skyline yourself on a hill. A hilltop also means that you can be seen and attacked from a very wide angle.
If there is any decent sniper or marksmen on the server, you won't survive long in those spots. In fact some of those hill-loving snipers can even rather easily be seen with bare eyes.

You're much better off picking a spot in a defilade, with a hill or other big object behind you to avoid skylining.
Ideally that spot should only have a relatively narrow opening toward your target area. That way youre still effective but you won't be visible from the sides.

Last but not least, you're in the wrong section man. This is neither an idea nor a suggestion and spamming the same thing all over the place will only earn you some dislikes.

Last edited by Tajin; Dec 4, 2017 @ 8:56am

Sandstorm

Dec 13, 2017 @ 2:49am

Its a game, relax. And I have had a few private comments with thanks so really I think you are being a bit to pedantic.

El Berl

Dec 13, 2017 @ 5:01am

Tajin's advice is much more rock solid than any "guide" for the notoriously senseless KOTH.

While KOTH is a far cry from any decent design paradigm, you still fight humans that require legitimate tactics to defeat.

Thus, Tajin's actual advice that normally only applies to Milsims is valid for KOTH.

Sandstorm

Dec 13, 2017 @ 5:20am

Well this is more for KOTH , which for me is a way to zone out for an hour or so. I have a good kill to be killed ration from sniping so my advice is for people new to KOTH as detailed in the video. Took me days to put that together , Tajin and Berlioz , can you please post a link for your training videos please?

El Berl

Dec 13, 2017 @ 10:01am

Originally posted by Sandstorm:
Well this is more for KOTH , which for me is a way to zone out for an hour or so. I have a good kill to be killed ration from sniping so my advice is for people new to KOTH as detailed in the video. Took me days to put that together , Tajin and Berlioz , can you please post a link for your training videos please?

Don't need one. It's not a status perk or symbol just because you spent days on it. My sniping speaks for itself and I've given a plethora of tactical advice all on the forums here and elsewhere.

Sandstorm

Dec 13, 2017 @ 1:19pm

Well when you come up with any kind of video tutorial then I will listen to you. Until then I would appreciate it if you keep your nose out. Thanks.

Last edited by Sandstorm; Dec 13, 2017 @ 1:19pm

El Berl

Dec 13, 2017 @ 1:33pm

Originally posted by Sandstorm:
Well when you come up with any kind of video tutorial then I will listen to you. Until then I would appreciate it if you keep your nose out. Thanks.

So you don't want any constructive criticism then? Your loss.

Sandstorm

Dec 13, 2017 @ 3:29pm

Appreciate your time.

Tajin

Dec 14, 2017 @ 9:03am

Originally posted by Sandstorm:
I think you are being a bit to pedantic.

Not at all. I do occasionally play KOTH and when I do, I usually have no problem at all to hunt down those wannabe snipers. 99% of them act exactly like you describe it in your guide and it makes them easy and very preditctable targets.

You specifically asked for thoughts, so don't be a ♥♥♥♥♥ about it when we give you an honest opinion.
I just thought you might be interested in turning your average guide into something that actually mentions some of the common mistakes that most other guides miss out on.

ps.: Whether someone makes videos or not has nothing to say about how qualified their opinion is. Judging by the quality of most guides out there i'm even inclined to say the opposite is true.