Weapon Training

[Niscimble]

Why is it that when I play something other than infiltrator or solider I can use sniper rifles perfectly? Kind of makes those classes redundant, does it not?

[My Name Is Mud]

Bioware didn't wanna gatekeep in an RPG

lol

[Klinex]

You can't use them perfectly.

Also, you can't specialize in them so it will fall behind when it comes to damage and skills.

[SmallButAwesome]

All classes can now use all weapon types in ME1 but you might still want to stick to a specific weapon type since not all classes can level up all weapon proficiencies. So whilst all classes can now scope with snipers, not all classes can level up snipers' damage etc.

[5ean5ean]

Originally posted by Niscimble:

Why is it that when I play something other than infiltrator or solider I can use sniper rifles perfectly? Kind of makes those classes redundant, does it not?

You still don't get the upgrade weapon perks those classes get tho.

[KRON]

With other classes you can't upgrade your skill with the rifle(basically you're dealing less damage) and can't use the Assassination ability.

[Niscimble]

Still seems a little bit silly to me. Why level the playing field when it was already fine?

[KRON]

Originally posted by Niscimble:

Still seems a little bit silly to me. Why level the playing field when it was already fine?

Because not being able to aim seemed kinda stupid.

[Niscimble]

There's a big difference between not being able to aim and being able to aim with perfect accuracy. I think they could have found a middle ground?

[Beer Expert 420]

How the hell do you unlock the extra weapon talent! I do not see the achievement for it!

[thorallpowerful]

Waiting for for download now.

Was reading the changes made to ME1 and saw that they removed Sniper sway and make all classes able to use all weapons. To me, that was disappointing to read.

Class based weapon usage was a big part of using specific character classes well in ME. It meant that rather than swapping to a different weapon if your class could only use a pistol, you would have to rely on the very things that made that class stand out, like biotic abilities.

I understand that you may not be able to upgrade those weapon skills not included in your character class, which I guess is fair. But why make the change at all and not just stick to the original feel?

Sniper sway gets me the most though. The satisfaction of making a good sniper shot while working with the sway was palpable. Sway reduced as you trained and got better weapons as well. Also not sure why that was changed. Just seems to make snipers easier now and removes a certain feel. Plus, all you had to do was wait for the reticle to move back over the target as the sway was predictable.

Oh well.

[Beer Expert 420]

Originally posted by thorallpowerful:

Waiting for for download now.

Was reading the changes made to ME1 and saw that they removed Sniper sway and make all classes able to use all weapons. To me, that was disappointing to read.

Class based weapon usage was a big part of using specific character classes well in ME. It meant that rather than swapping to a different weapon if your class could only use a pistol, you would have to rely on the very things that made that class stand out, like biotic abilities.

I understand that you may not be able to upgrade those weapon skills not included in your character class, which I guess is fair. But why make the change at all and not just stick to the original feel?

Sniper sway gets me the most though. The satisfaction of making a good sniper shot while working with the sway was palpable. Sway reduced as you trained and got better weapons as well. Also not sure why that was changed. Just seems to make snipers easier now and removes a certain feel.

Oh well.

I just played the game the usage of other weapons feels great in my opinion.