Sniper tips anyone?

[legacy-LK_Foxknight]

Does anyone have any good tips on how to become great at sniping in this game? Im not very good at it and I would like to get better. Although I think I suck, I do atleast know a thing or two on how to snipe and how to deal with snipers so i'll list some things that I know and I would like others that are excellent snipers and sniper rejectors to give some extra tips. :)

--Sniping--

Having a low sensitivity can help in fine-tining your aim to get a head shot.

If the your opponent is moving predictably then lead your reticle to where their head is going to be and pull the trigger when they line up.

If your opponent is in melee mode and is not swinging their weapon around then your should wait intil they attempt a reflect before you fire.

Never hold down the trigger or fire as soon as the gun is finished reloading. Your opponent may be timing your shots.

If your think that your opponent is going to pounce then run backwards and aim upwards along their trajectory. When they do pounce, pull the trigger and you may just get a head shot.

--Dealing with snipers--

Never run straight lines(duh) or zigzag or jump predictably.

Time the sniper shots, either by counting or playing the reload sound in your head and wait half a second, then reflect and dodge(in case the reflect failed).

Watch the sniper carefully. Some people have itchy trigger fingers and will fire as they line up their crosshair on you, especially when they are airborne. So as soon as you see their gun line up with you, then attempt a reflect.

Becareful when chasing after a sniper. As you get closer, your head becomes a bigger and easier target so dodge frequently to avoid being shot in the head.

[legacy-Freaky_kid]

Heres a tip which works for me, i always have the veiw in first person when using the sniper rifle, its easier to get a headshot even if you dont have the sniper rifle zoomed in than it is with third person.

[legacy-deekay2005]

goog tip
here is deekay 2005 speaking emh!?! writing
i prefer to look for upper places like platform that go around a big pit or something like that ther you can wait for any easy-targets
but watch your back can be very dangerous too

[legacy-Sorael]

Strafe with your target.

[legacy-Xarai]

I've noticed there are actually a series of reticles in the sniper scope itself. More or less a series of circles that extend outwards onto a box. The biggest worries are the two inner ones [if you enjoy headshoting]. The innermost one should be completely centered in the middle of their face, which will have the circle on the outwardst of the inner one should be covering their head entirely, if any part of their head is not in this circle the shot may be void as a headshot. It is much tougher to get headshots in this game than any of the other UT games beforhand, which makes the work worthwhile and given more or less to the elite than the random joe blow on the street who says "Hey sniper rifle, free kills"

[legacy-icekold02]

i find using both left and right controls sticks help line the crosshairs up with the target.

[legacy-Jamboo]

I use the same as sorael for a long time in alot shooters and it works perfect.

[legacy-Wretch]

Use nimble on open maps to get to survey the battlefield and pick off enemies.

[legacy-durb]

actualy, ive found that turning my sensitivity up actualy helped get more head shots although it took some time getting used too.

[legacy-sixtymhz]

Changing sniper zoom from smooth to instant is a plus also.

[legacy-smuguf]

well, my problem with centering the crossair over their head is that the delay on the sniper is soooooo long after you hit the trigger. So you have to pretty much anticipate where they're going unless they're coming straight at you. I like it though because it maeks it unlike halo 2 where you can snipe soooo easily. I had 30 kills and 25 headshots the other day. *sigh*

[legacy-Retodon8]

Play with the feature that slows down your aiming when over an enemy on and off, and see which one you prefer.
(I can't remember the name off-hand, but the game shows descriptions in the Options screen anyway.)

[legacy-LK_Foxknight]

I've been practicing with the sniper for some time now and I have become pretty good with it. I also raised my sensitivity 4 clicks higher than the default and my accuracy has increased greatly.

[legacy-crazzyTHEking]

If u are like me and u have a steady hand and can move the cusor very slowly and fast for running targets u will be fine.

[legacy-Gh3ttoRoM3o]

If they're at mid to fairly long distance, don't zoom. Aim and squeeze both triggers at the sametime.