Of all the things you need to master in BF1942, sniping is one of the hardest. Use this thread to share any hints and tips you may have on the subject.
Here are a few suggestions of my own:
Sniper Nest
When looking for a sniper nest, try to avoid the obvious places such as in towers or on top of buildings. The best places to go would be inside bunkers, under bushes, behind trees, or any other place where you won’t stand out too much. The deck of a ship close to shore has always been one of my favorite places to snipe from. Not too many other players look out at ships searching for snipers and even if they do, there are plenty of boxes and guns to hide behind to ensure your safety.
Targets
a. Unless you’re a highly skilled sniper, don’t try and shoot people moving adjacent to your position, it’s just a waste of ammo. The best targets to go for are those that are stationary. To find this type of target, keep an eye on mounted machine guns and anti-aircraft weapons.
b. Another easy target that should be pretty obvious is other snipers. To find other snipers, look behind trees, around bushes, or any other place that you would consider hiding. A good strategy to use is to keep an eye on enemy snipers when you see them run by. There is a good chance that sniper may find a target and go into the prone position while he is in your sight. If that is the case, you know what to do.
Shooting
When you find a good target and are ready to shoot, make sure you go for a headshot. If you don’t, the target will only be wounded (unless he was already wounded) and therefore, know that someone has found his location. This will obviously result in him moving away and you losing a perfectly good shot.
Here are a few suggestions of my own:
Sniper Nest
When looking for a sniper nest, try to avoid the obvious places such as in towers or on top of buildings. The best places to go would be inside bunkers, under bushes, behind trees, or any other place where you won’t stand out too much. The deck of a ship close to shore has always been one of my favorite places to snipe from. Not too many other players look out at ships searching for snipers and even if they do, there are plenty of boxes and guns to hide behind to ensure your safety.
Targets
a. Unless you’re a highly skilled sniper, don’t try and shoot people moving adjacent to your position, it’s just a waste of ammo. The best targets to go for are those that are stationary. To find this type of target, keep an eye on mounted machine guns and anti-aircraft weapons.
b. Another easy target that should be pretty obvious is other snipers. To find other snipers, look behind trees, around bushes, or any other place that you would consider hiding. A good strategy to use is to keep an eye on enemy snipers when you see them run by. There is a good chance that sniper may find a target and go into the prone position while he is in your sight. If that is the case, you know what to do.
Shooting
When you find a good target and are ready to shoot, make sure you go for a headshot. If you don’t, the target will only be wounded (unless he was already wounded) and therefore, know that someone has found his location. This will obviously result in him moving away and you losing a perfectly good shot.
