Help for a lowly sergeant

[Mindriot101]

Ok i'm new to these forums, but i've been following for quite a while. I would call myself a casual BF2er, and because of this i have only a mere 2,500 points under my belt. I know this score is quite a long way away from some of the - what i consider to be - stratospheric scores of most of you, but remember you were all sergeants once!

Because i don't play that often, every unlock counts. I currently have 2 (I don't have SF): the m95 - which was improved in the 1.2 patch, but still not the best; and the L85a1 (medic) which is fairly pointless. My question is which should i go for next.

I mostly play AT, but since the patch the support gun has become unstoppable, so perhaps i should go for the PKM. The other classes' standard guns seem pretty ok to me, or i don't play that class enough to warrent my attention, so these are my options (any other opinions would be helpful).

Now for my v1.2 rant

• Support guns have become amazing overnight. I know i want to exploit this as much as anyone, but still!
• I think performance has dropped even more
• Snipers much more accurate now, which is cool. I spent about 20 minutes on Sharqi the other day just picking off people on the buildings until a tank came along and ruined it
• Planes much easier to shoot down which is nice
• Bloody server browser still doesn't work properly

I am not in any way moaning, i am the silent minority that doesn't complain because they still like the game experience, understanding that this game can be frustrating at times, but still have its moments. I am just portraying my point of view.

Cheers

-Mindriot101

[MisterBubbles]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

I'd go with the PKM, the DAO is only good for close range and those type of fights don't happen alot.

[WDA_Endless954]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

The PKM is badass, the DAO sucks. It's useless at anything other than close quarters. Wish I never wasted an unlock on it.

[pornstarscout]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

pkm only way to go now.

[DickY]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

The PKM is badass, the DAO sucks. It's useless at anything other than close quarters. Wish I never wasted an unlock on it.

There are people who live for the close quarter combats, others, like you who don't like it. :p
imho, the DAO is the best 1 tier unlock available compared to standard weapon in the game

[pornstarscout]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

pkm woops that ass

[BigPig_PW69]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

I think one of the most important elements is how you prefer to play the game! If you prefer a particular kit go for the alternative weapon of that kit!
But IMHO you won't go far wrong with either the pkm (but remember to throw some ammo bags around etc and listen to the cries for ammo), the G36C is really accurate (and you get C4 with SF kit), or the DAO-12 which is the most devastating CQC weapon in the game in the right hands.

Sometimes peace can only be bought about by War!

[ZackAttack2005]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

dude, id say either get the pkm, or the g36c...the pkm is awesome now, accurate and powerful, and the g36c is probly the most accurate gun in the game (besides snipers) and is pretty dang powerful. so it depends on if you wanna blow people up and shoot the crap out of em as Special Ops, or if you wanna be layin down coverin fire like theres no tomorrow :)

[imported_Scarz]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

First of all, shut your cake hole hippy. secondly, the PKM is only good at medium ranges, its virtually useless when standing up and at long ranges you can burst, auto or single fire and may never get a hit aiming right at someone, but you might tag someone by accidently firing in their direction. go figure. It does have excellent damage though. I get tired of using it with someone prone right in front of me and having to burn off 50 rounds before they die. I do agree with what somebody else said though, the dao12 is extremely badass in close quarters but useless at a range of better than 20 feet.

[issues]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

First of all, shut your cake hole hippy. secondly, the PKM is only good at medium ranges, its virtually useless when standing up and at long ranges you can burst, auto or single fire and may never get a hit aiming right at someone, but you might tag someone by accidently firing in their direction. go figure. It does have excellent damage though. I get tired of using it with someone prone right in front of me and having to burn off 50 rounds before they die. I do agree with what somebody else said though, the dao12 is extremely badass in close quarters but useless at a range of better than 20 feet.

I don't know what you're smoking but PKM for me is great at all ranges if you use it right. I've never lost against someone unless they are using a PKM. Now onto the DAO, I have it and say it's a definate 100% better upgrade from the mp5 and whatever the MEC/PLA variant is. I was happy when I finally got it. So it comes down to what you plan on playing the most. I don't think you'll be disappointed with either.

[k1llglance]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

I am an AT guy. I like to use buildings and alleys for cover from Tanks, LAVS etc... I find quite a bit of CQC opportunities due to use of the cover. An AT guy does not usually hang out in open areas waiting for tanks. The PKM seems to be weapon of choice lately. It is a monster at all ranges (you must be prone to be real effective) The DAO was my 2nd unlock with the M95 as my first (big mistake there) The DAO is a great weapon for that CQC. The PKM does alot better at range now (maybe a little to good) You have a choice to make. Make it based on what you like to do. Some guys will tell you what to choose, just see what best suits you and unlock one. I personally have been dissappointed with several unlocks but have adapted to them and like them now. Both are good, just pick the one that suits your style.

out.:)

[Tonybulldog]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

PKM is the way to go..
[SF] Tonybulldog :)

[Teaves]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

Since the patch bought the PKM seriously into play by increasing accuracy 10 times its a difficult choice as the DAO-12 is also truly great and the best close combat weapon in the game. I do worry they may nerf it a bit in the upcoming patch so that may change a bit of course.

Based on this i would suggest simply unlocking the gun for the kit you play the most, if AT then go DAO-12, if Support go PKM.

The DAO-12 is for close quarters ONLY so this may or may not effect your decision depending on your style of play, if you play up-close and personal you wont regret the DAO-12. They really are both great upgrades depending on your style of play/kit choice.

[Mindriot101]

Re: Help for a lowly sergeant

Thanks for all your help, but i reckoned two things:

1. I play AT much more than support
2. The improvement of the PKM over the other support guns is less than the improvement of the DAO over the smgs

For these reasons i chose the DAO. I have played one game since unlocking and my score has almost doubled!

...admittedly i only got about 4 kills specifically due to the DAO but i reckon i played more time as the AT because of it and helped take out a couple of tanks :)