Put range marker on binoculars?

m0ridin · Post by **m0ridin** » 2007-03-28 05:30

I would really like it if binoculars could tell you the range of what you are pointing at, this would work great for spotters that are teamed up with a sniper. Instead of just telling the sniper the whereabouts of the guy, he could also say the EXACT range to the target.

Just a side note, I'm kinda new with sniping in this mod and I would like to know if anyone made a thread on exactly how much higher you need to aim at for different ranges with the sniper rifle due to bulletdrop?

mcminty · Post by **mcminty** » 2007-03-28 05:35

From the guide:

The SOFLAM is a laser rangefinding and designating unit intended for use by special operations forces

If you have a spec ops guy as a spotter, then you can get the distance. Also, I can't exactly remember, but I think the sniper scopes have range markings on them.

Mcminty.

Post by **Outlawz7** » 2007-03-28 09:10

Ive used the M24 sniper rifle on Ejod, and they dont have range markers. I had to shoot a bullet and look where it landed, then estimate, how high above the target I have to aim to kill it.

MMad · Post by **MMad** » 2007-03-28 11:40

Range markers are fun.

Not sure how realistic they are on regular binoculars, but they're cool and useful.

Dyer |3-5| · Post by **Dyer |3-5|** » 2007-03-28 11:48

You have to have a spec ops or squad leader with you to spot. (They DO have range finders) I belive this is to encourage you to use teamwork and realistic tactics instead of just lonewolfing like all the noob snipers in vBF2 do.

Dyer |3-5| · Post by **Dyer |3-5|** » 2007-03-28 11:49

You have to have a spec ops or squad leader with you to spot. (They DO have range finders) I belive this is to encourage you to use teamwork and realistic tactics instead of just lonewolfing like all the noob snipers in vBF2 do.

Post by **AfterDune** » 2007-03-28 11:54

Agreed. And please let them stay available only for spec ops and squad leaders.
I like the regular binoculars btw, I don't think there's any need to change this. Plus, I don't think in real life 'everybody' carries a "super binocular" with him..