What Is Your Style Of Play?
#1
Posted 11 July 2007 - 02:21 PM
I personally prefer to use stealth an ambush techniques when I play. I'll normally carry around a long range weapon, such as my 3' blowgun or my crossbow (once its arrives and has been modded). As a side-arm, I use a cut down NF.
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#2
Posted 11 July 2007 - 02:55 PM
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#3
Posted 11 July 2007 - 03:17 PM
My weapons are as follows.
All out- Magstrike with extra clips.
On the move- Longshot with extra clips
Cautious- At3k with homemade turret.
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#4
Posted 11 July 2007 - 03:37 PM
I guess you have some heavy duty industrial strength toilet paper holders. Do they advise you to wear eye protection when changing rolls?
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#5
Posted 12 July 2007 - 08:58 AM
#6
Posted 12 July 2007 - 12:26 PM
I'm a Shield Guard.
I position myself slightly ahead of my teammates, and draw fire from the opponents. I wield a Manta Ray and a sidearm (usually LnL or NF) in my left hand and my primary (Crossbow, Longshot, or occasionally a second pistol) in my right. Combining cover, dodging, and blocking with the Ray, my role is to prevent my teammates from being shot. I'm positioned at the forward during an advance, and at the rear during a retreat or a regrouping.
By offering myself forward, the opponent has little choice but to fire on me. Firstly, I'm the closest target. Secondly, if they ignore me to draw aim on my teammates, they open themselves up to my own fire. Thirdly, it is nigh impossible for my opponent to reposition forward with me standing in the way.
The Manta Ray is nearly one-square-foot of adjustable coverage. Even if you aren't skilled at blocking shots in mid-flight, a proper stance with the Manta Ray will protect your entire torso from frontal attack-- suddenly your largest target region is completely invulnerable to enemy fire. Your legs become the next largest target region, meaning you should be at least decent at dodging darts before attempting this strategy. After your legs, your head becomes the next most prominent target, since your arms are mostly covered by the Ray. As a result, don't get pissed off it you're playing in this manner and someone shoots you in the face. It will happen.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I am thoroughly amazed that more people haven't started using a Manta Ray. It's the best damn gun in this game.
DEATH
#7
Posted 12 July 2007 - 12:59 PM
1) Manta Rays are pretty hard to obtain.
2) They really aren't a powerful blaster, its really only good for blocking(with the exception of the Sicklefin).
3)Some people find it uncomfortable
4) Some people don't want to have a shield, maybe its kinda boring?
If the Manta Ray is allowed then why can't people build homeade shields? I think the Manta Ray is fair, but I would never use it during a war. In my opinion, I would much rather just shoot a person without carrying a shield. But if people are good enough with it, then why not?
I also think(for me atleast) it is easier to just dodge a dart, then block it.
#8
Posted 12 July 2007 - 01:06 PM
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#9
Posted 12 July 2007 - 01:19 PM
Bah. They aren't that difficult. They pop up at Yard Sales all the freakin' time. But, this is the best excuse of the lot, to be sure.In response to Death's question,
1) Manta Rays are pretty hard to obtain.
I haven't fired my Manta Ray in ten years. Hell, all four plunger rods snapped on me a damned long time ago. It doesn't need to fire to be the best damned gun in the game.2) They really aren't a powerful blaster, its really only good for blocking(with the exception of the Sicklefin).
Understandable. Just takes some getting used to. Minor discomfort as compared to protecting oneself from 30-to-50% of all shots fired at you? It's well worth it.3)Some people find it uncomfortable
This isn't a freakin' SWAT riot shield. It's less than one square foot. Anyone who thinks its use might be boring has never seen it put to proper effect.4) Some people don't want to have a shield, maybe its kinda boring?
Because homemade shields are not the Manta Ray. The Manta Ray is the only Nerf weapon specifically designed to act as a shield, and therefore, it is the only equipment specifically allowed to act as a shield. If people were allowed to make homemade shields, you'd end up with full-body coverage cardboard boredom. It would be abused.If the Manta Ray is allowed then why can't people build homeade shields?
Why? The Ray does not hinder your aim, in any capacity. Hitting someone while carrying the Ray counts just as much as hitting them without carrying the Ray. That's like saying, "I'd rather just shoot a person without dodging incoming shots." There's no shame in playing the game as it was designed to be played.I think the Manta Ray is fair, but I would never use it during a war. In my opinion, I would much rather just shoot a person without carrying a shield.
Absolutely! It's taken me years to acquire the skill I've developed with the Ray. It's not a simple concept, especially when contending against several opponents. However, I'll remind you that these are not mutually exclusive concepts. You can (and should) dodge, block, and utilize cover all at the same time.I also think(for me atleast) it is easier to just dodge a dart, then block it.
DEATH
#10
Posted 12 July 2007 - 01:21 PM
And, if i block, i use a regular gun.
You may find that counts as a hit in a war.
Anyway to add to the topic, I've played two roles that I enjoyed and have palyed as again, The machine gunner and the crazy ass stalker. The machine gunner is self explanatory, the guy with the automatic weapon. Now in this poition I've used just about everything from my brand spankin' new Magstrike, to my old, faithful, yet oddly crusty Razorbeast. Now the stalker role is also how it sounds, you stalk the other team. Now I've used this in two ways, surprise attacks and simple recon (as in find out which way they're heading and point that way to your mates in the base). Now with recon you only need something small like a pistol since you only need something if they figure out where you are. I use a NF plain and simple. Now with surprise attacks, I use a Longshot because of it's high rate of fire (and I think it's sexy) or a Magstrike because of its ability to unlaod a clip of holy foam in seconds, and mostly cause I like red.
Edited by T.J., 12 July 2007 - 01:37 PM.
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#11
Posted 12 July 2007 - 01:25 PM
If that's allowed where you play, that's all well and good. But, generally, all of the wars I've ever been to throughout this country do not allow you to block incoming shots with your gun, unless it is the Manta Ray.it takes more skill to dodge then to block. I always do the matrix style lean back. And, if i block, i use a regular gun.
DEATH
#12
Posted 12 July 2007 - 01:55 PM
#13
Posted 12 July 2007 - 03:28 PM
Edited by aguineapig, 12 July 2007 - 03:35 PM.
#14
Posted 12 July 2007 - 06:58 PM
well, what if i duct tape a manta ray to a gun? Ever thought of that?unless it is the Manta Ray.
Wait, NOT being on the move makes reloding harder?I'd use my X-Bow because I'm not on the move making it harder to reload.
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#15
Posted 12 July 2007 - 07:06 PM
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#16
Posted 12 July 2007 - 10:40 PM
While skilled players can overcome this style, I've found that several nerfers didn't know exactly how to counter it since it's not a style of play they'd otherwise face. In the few major wars I've attended, I've found it rare not to survive to the end of each round. There were a few rounds at the first BCNO that I finished with all 3 lives.
I typically use my Longshot for the ROF and the range which is good enough to hold my own in middle-range stand-offs. My recently modded nitefiner will see action in two days as a light sidearm. Regardless of the game type [3:15, CTF, deathmatch, whatever] I'd use the same guns.
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#17
Posted 13 July 2007 - 01:40 AM
I tend to be dangerously random indoors. I pop out of nowhere, shoot you at least twice before you can react, and then disapear behind some corner. I also have a tendency to jump extremely high for no reason at all. My weapons of choice for this style of play are either a DTG or my double nite-finder.
Outdoor:
Wildly rushing people: Longshot with 13 round clip - prefered style of play.
Silent Long-range killing: My Crossbow-Rifle. It's not a nerf crossbow, but it certainly gets the job done.
Hunting down one person or scaring the shit out of people: My Double titan. You can't miss with that 6-shot 80' blast.
Probably dead by now, or something.
#18
Posted 14 July 2007 - 01:22 AM
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#19
Posted 14 July 2007 - 09:59 AM
#20
Posted 14 July 2007 - 10:45 AM
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#21
Posted 14 July 2007 - 01:41 PM
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#22
Posted 15 July 2007 - 09:36 PM
Indoor: I used a nite finder and we played in a small basement so it was pretty much a standoff with some barriers. I would shoot and duck behind cover while I reloaded. Sometimes he would charge me while a reloaded and when he did this I ran while I reload and tried to hit him while he was running back after I he shoots at me.
Outdoor: Brassed longshot now but before I modded it I used a CPVC BBB. I tried to be stealthly but I usually get close and then sprint up to him. I landed most of my shots (one headshot that left a welt on his cheek for a week).
I never lose.
#23
Posted 15 July 2007 - 09:37 PM
Just win, baby. Just win.
You know what other style you should try?
How about the one where you actually show up for a war!
#24
Posted 16 July 2007 - 04:05 PM
I am the leader of a Nerf Team. We "shoot-it-up" in my friends' basement. Our team seperates into two smaller teams. And We like to set up boxes for cover and whatnot. Our strategy is to capture the boxes before enemy advances. And I also like Guerilla Warfare. Just jump up and shoot them and retreat.
I found a method really useful. You expose your self a little bit and then when right after the enemy shoot you and he misses(You HAVE TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY MISS) before he can cock his gun, shoot them back. I prefer head shots, but go with wherever you like.
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#25
Posted 16 July 2007 - 06:43 PM
Edited by FLNerfGunner, 16 July 2007 - 06:44 PM.
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