Upcoming Release Balance Discussion (SVN)

[Roflcopter]

That 0.12s is a nice time, but it's only a theoretical minimum based entirely on reaction time. I captured (at 60fps) some test shots and produced a best time of 44 frames scrolling and 34 frames with a keypress switch. So, the time taken to switch and fire, in a no-pressure, no-aiming situation, is closer to 0.5s.

Good AR players don't get much more than 40% accuracy too (excluding rifle sprinting etc...). The point is that snipers can still overpower AR/ SMG players at close range if they hit their shots accurately -- often even before I have fired 3 bullets!

Balance sniper with a larger scoped area, bonuses against shield, and larger pistol clip (already done). More unscoped precision and damage is the wrong direction.