Feedback on Sniper Sway & Removal of Steady Aim for Non-Recon Classes

I’d like to provide feedback on the recent 1.1.2.0 change that added idle sway and removed steady aim from sniper rifles when used by non-Recon agents.

The intention may have been to reinforce class identity, but the change creates several gameplay problems:

1. It makes sniper rifles much less usable for non-Recon classes in Battle Royale modes.
2. BR gameplay depends on flexible weapon use because loot is random, and removing steady aim effectively turns snipers into Recon-only weapons.
   
   
3. Long-range shots become inconsistent for every class except Recon.
   
   
4. Non-Recon players have almost no way to counter a Recon sniper at long distances, creating a one-sided advantage.
   
   
5. This removes important strategic options when players find a sniper rifle before they have a Recon loadout.

A more balanced approach would be to keep steady aim available for all classes but apply penalties to non-Recon usage:

1. Reduce steady-aim duration for non-Recon agents.
   
   
2. Increase sway severity once breath runs out.
   
   
3. Increase the cooldown before steady aim can be used again for non-Recon.

These changes would:

1. Keep Recon as the strongest long-range class.
   
   
2. Still allow other classes to use sniper rifles when needed.
   
   
3. Preserve long-range counterplay.
   
   
4. Maintain class identity without removing sniper functionality.
   
   
5. Keep BR gameplay flexible and fair.

Thank you for considering this feedback and for continuing to improve weapon balance.