Grenade launcher on assault rifle

[Gav]

Re: Grenade launcher on assault rifle

Although the GLs have been nerfed by patches and aren't the weapons they used to be, they are still effective once you get the hang of them. The issue with them bouncing is mainly to do with the arming distance - at very short range they don't explode immediately after the patch to remove "noobtubing". I've personally never had a GL bounce at longer range, so it must be an occasional bug if some of you experience it.

The GL is best used against tightly-packed clusters of enemies (perhaps a squad advancing together down an alleyway) or against light vehicles. Even if you don't kill the whole squad, you'll soften them up and make them easier to drop with your rifle (which is the stated point of the GL as implemented by EA/DICE for this game). Worst case is it gets you a few kill assists if you don't get them all yourself. Against vehicles, you need to make sure that they're not right on top of you (need to engage beyond the arming distance of the grenade), but if you score a direct hit, it's going to hurt them. Nothing better than a guy driving a dune buggy at you expecting to get a road kill and you blowing him away with a grenade. Personally, I like the fact that the GL is an "explode on impact" weapon rather than a "timed fuse" weapon like the hand-thrown frags. Sometimes that's useful... Not always, but sometimes.

I too like the G3 and could live without the GL happily enough, but the 20-round clip really annoys me so I tend to go with other guns instead. And if I have the GL, I use it. Not much point in not making the most of the full range of firepower in your own personal arsenal...

I always thought the one on Ghost Recon was sweet, and the pre 1.2 version was similar to it.

Ah yes, the OICW and it's rapid-fire GL... That was one of GR's best weapons...

[$kelet0r]

Re: Grenade launcher on assault rifle

<random stupid comments>

*nods knowingly
when was the last time you played any amount of time as the assault class roger old chum

[imported_Peter]

Re: Grenade launcher on assault rifle

I am not moderator but I would like to add something:

Although thread was intended to contain information about using of greande launcher it turns more to discussion about how good GL is. Fine, but please keep it without unprovoked insults. Sentences like "you are noob" are no argument (I don't mean here somebody specifik but as general about style of discussion).
Since this thread may be used in future by other gamers it would be good if it contain logical rational information.
Fact that your opponetnt can't answer to your insult by hitting you in head in internet doesn't mean that insults should became as normal style of behaviour. But some sentences here could be cassfied as insults (of course that depeneds on perception of person)


"Thank you for your cooperation" (c) policeman who puts handcuffs on you

[$kelet0r]

Re: Grenade launcher on assault rifle

I am not moderator but I would like to add something:

Although thread was intended to contain information about using of greande launcher it turns more to discussion about how good GL is. Fine, but please keep it without unprovoked insults. Sentences like "you are noob" are no argument (I don't mean here somebody specifik but as general about style of discussion).
Since this thread may be used in future by other gamers it would be good if it contain logical rational information.
Fact that your opponetnt can't answer to your insult by hitting you in head in internet doesn't mean that insults should became as normal style of behaviour. But some sentences here could be cassfied as insults (of course that depeneds on perception of person)


"Thank you for your cooperation" (c) policeman who puts handcuffs on you

You should understand Pete that this is a very divisive subject among the bf2 community so it is bound to dredge up some ill feeling
I hope you got enough info to form an informed opinion though - the thread would have been a waste if you hadn't :)

[Rambo]

Re: Grenade launcher on assault rifle

Im over 50% with the GL so if i see you .You only got less than half chance to get away alive

[O2zi3]

Re: Grenade launcher on assault rifle

Im 63% with it but almost entirely stopped using it since the nerfage. I just don't find it enjoyable to use anymore, as its not as accurate and the trajectory and timing is a little weird now (sort of slow and fuzzy) plus i was experiencing the bounce off vehicles even beyond arming range so....

[Roger Smith]

Re: Grenade launcher on assault rifle

i am a complete ******* that likes to misuse the quote function

only when my team needs ranged assault support, that being said, i do agree that assault needs a little something more, but not grenade launcher wise, the thing works fine. i say 2 flashes for every assault kit and 3 smokes for every assault kit, along with the 5 rifle/hand grenades.

lets say this, could it work better and still not be a whore? yes. could it work worse and still serve its purpose? yes. the whole point to hit near an infantryman and to kill him, it does that job nicely. maybe it should take out jeeps in one shot, maybe it should hurt a little more or spread a little farther, but in terms of the arming distance and not jumping while shooting, im glad that **** is gone, now only people who are fufiling the assault role will use it.

[frazzman]

Re: Grenade launcher on assault rifle

I always thought it would be good somehow if you had the option to load your smoke cannisters into your GL attachment.

Assault could do with a couple of extra cannisters but then that reminds me of my CoD : UO days when you couldnt see a damn thing lol.

Personally i love the G3 .., funny as it goes coz i only unlocked the G3 to get to the FN2000 so i never really used it. Until a couple of months ago when i thought id give it a fair chance.., and WOW, ive found "my" gun :P