3 years ago

There shouldn't be scope glare and I'll tell you why

This has been a topic that I hope really reaches out not just in this game but all others.

The topic of scope glare, while I understand why developers put this mechanic in games. It really makes the sniper class or weapon and attachments less viable.

Scopes shouldn't have a glint unless the reflection of sunlight hits them
It makes being stealthy and long range engagement useless
Can be easily seen
Doesn't allow snipers to play like snipers because this
Scopes glints also negatively affect others weapons for long range engagement

To further elaborate on this glint mechanic shouldn't be in games unless properly incorporated such as sun light reflection or bright lights or lasers hitting the lens of the scope. However, in every game they look like a giant flash light which makes the stealthy l9ng range combat points less which defeats the purpose of snipers or even using scopes on other weapons.

The idea of using these long range scopes is to be able to engage in a safer line of battle while still being able to provide so support. But in games where there is insane bullet drop and slower velocity for snipers it makes sniping all that more useless.

For many they can argue saying that the glint helps provide some form of defense against snipers giving then the chance to evade being shot or know their position. But that complete destroys the roll of sniping or long range engagement especially since there are death cams which shows you where the enemy got you from thus giving an advantage of where they are.

Why have glint further expose the position when there so many ways to find the snipers or long range scope users. It just makes them less viable.

I really hope that game developers can stop using glint to make the games easier and unfair for stealthy players and if they do want to use the mechanic of glares I'm all for it but you must incorporate them properly and fairly.

I'm not here to bash or attack any one I'm simply just giving constructive feedback for better experience for all players.

And please if you can get the message out about scope glint please do so.

discussion

13 Replies

X-Sunslayer-X
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@j1dog tell me you are prone hundreds of meters away from anything resembling an objective, without telling me you are prone hundreds of meters away from anything resembling an objective....
ewanmac735
3 years ago
@X-Sunslayer-X LOL i have not read nothing, but all i can say is PTFO ??
Kunstula
Seasoned Scout
3 years ago
I completely agree. The so called "scope glint" that seems more like 1000 lumen flashlight completely undermines the whole point of sniping. How can you provide much long range support when all enemies in the general direction that you're aiming at instantly know that they're being targeted and will take countermeasures even before an actual shot has been fired by the sniper? The glint is so extremely obvious that it turns you into a bullet magnet, and the fact that non-sniper class weapons are far too effective way beyond their intended range makes it even more difficult to win using sniper rifles with a high power scope.
Many say that glint is needed for sniper balance, but pre-BF3 games did not have it, so they're basically saying that all pre-BF3 games had OP snipers, which is nonsense of course.
I know 100% sure that this stupid hand-holding mechanic was put in place to appeal to the average full-auto spray&pray run&gun player that doesn't want to be bothered with thinking ahead a bit when moving around.
If they wanted to help players spot snipers, then they could've used far better ways to do that without completely ruining the whole point of sniping. Like a smoke trail that can give a clue from where the shot came from, or a smoke puff appearing shortly froms the sniper's exact position, or a bigger brighter bullet tracer for sniper rifle shots. All of those things would be better as it doesn't instantly compromise a sniper's position before he has even fired a shot.
PacNbowls
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@j1dog i hope sure they keep it in so you can't camp the whole match
rea051
3 years ago
I feel like there should be low scope glare you can spot if you are looking for it, and when they move their aim by more than a couple of degrees it will glare bright for a second. In some cases if they move a great distance, it will flash multiple times probably making it even more noticable than a steady light.
Twordy
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@j1dog Battlefield is not a milsim and scope glare is present all the time for a reason. The same goes for 3D vehicle spotting mechanics, players are visible on the minimap while shooting also in 2042.

I would honestly opt for a more realistic approach as You presented above. I would rather see the BF series steering toward BF2 mechanics - healing as the action taken by the player rather than auto heals which completely makes the game extremely casual. The scope could only glint when a sniper changes its position... on the other hand on some maps, sniping would be extremely one-sided with full realism... so I'm not so sure about scope glint. So yeah once the scope glare is going to be removed then auto-spam spotting with 3D Doritos above the head is the next to go.
avivperets26
3 years ago
@j1dog I always think the same, why in every game do they add this glare anyway... it's against any physics, and also camo tactic solutions.
if the sniper is against the sun, yeah it should glare but on the other hand, people walking on the map with silver masks, and some shiny charms that reflect light.
or any embarrassing skins in the game providing that against any warfare rules.
but this is the Fortnite age so I suppose this is what people like...

back to the scope subject.
In my service, we used camo fabric to cover the scope and still allow you to see through it. only a little bit blurry depending on the thickness of the fabric.
I'm not sure the word for it in English, but there is lots of solution against glares of scope since the Vietnam War (not really just want to point out those methods are really old), also minimizer or again not sure of the name of it in English that covers all the scope but only a small dot remain,

so realistic warfare experience is not something the developers want to give us.
TwentyValve
3 years ago
I'm fine with removing scope glint, as long as they replace it with a camp fire that has a trail of smoke rising up. I feel that is a perfect compromise.
Ai-Fluffy
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
lol no.
Entire servers with nothing but snipers in the hills.
JOGAGATYA
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@avivperets26 I rarely play sniper but have to say a few things:

- Sniping is a perfectly good way to play the whole game. ‘Play the objective’ is just something ‘run and gun people’ say because you bother them. That’s all fine.

- Scope glint has to be present in the game so ‘run and gun people ‘ can hunt you down.

As others said this is a game, not everything is realistic they just try to balance things out so you as a sniper have to take a risk playing sniper.

‘Run and gun’ people’s risk is they can get shot easily because they are close to the action.

You choose which risk you want to take. There has to be a risk for both sides.