Posted: 24 Oct 2004 10:21

1 other point-When the 249 lays down SF for his squad (rightly so-to a point I believe)he is also exposing himself to RF from opposing forces.If in fact it is spamming,i.e.serving no purpose,that individual won't last very long.More and more I notice teammates encouraging teamplay.....Nice to see when that happens.

TerrorOne{X}

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 10:24

I strongly agree with these posts.

I love using suppresive fire with the m249. Unfortunately, it's when people blind fire with the m203 to kill someone at spawn that makes me angry.

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 11:06

Heh I was using my saw for good suppression one day, and my team was all complaining at me to not "waste" the best cqb weapon...

How has this gun turned into an mp5 in AA?

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 11:12

Nice post, that's why they made the rate of fire for the m249 a little bit less in like 2.0 I think it was, to make it more of a suppressive fire gun.

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 11:17

I couldn't agree more, and am happy to hear someone else saying this. For those that wish some ammo to back this up check out the link in my earlier post.

http://forum.americasarmy.com/...#652189

*Edit (forgot they locked down the library, you'll need an AKO account to view the link)

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 11:49

Completly Agreed, when I get the SAW I normally use it for supressive fire and not point fire. Suppressive seems to be alot more effective too since it keeps them down and my team can then get them.

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 12:39

Using the SAW like a CQC weapon is, well, ... you're not using it like you're supposed to. Of course, the SAW as a CQC weapon will rip ... no, no, tear ... naa ... PLOW through the OpFor. But the SAW is mainly a support weapon, not a primary.

With the SAW 'spamming' (I don't like that word; it's used as a derogitive word), it will keep the OpFor worried about the AR slot and not about the guy 3 feet away from them ready with a nade.

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 13:01

^^^^^
Too true.
I really cant wait for extra training, maybe there will be some in depth combat exercises when AI is introduced, people on public servers might then comprehend the meaning of teamwork, and the proper use of certain weapons.

The only "Spam" I've ever complained about was RPG spam on hospital, as I felt it was unrealistic. But, to be perfectly honest, whenever you take away the frequent explosions, alot of atmosphere is lost and has to be compensated for somehow.
I never used the 203 on bridge, but I really rather enjoyed dodging 203 drop shots, it was fun, and I miss it.

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 13:05

WOuldnt it be alil hard to run aroud with the saw in real life while junpin around tearing throught the iraqies?

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 13:06

I just love when someone starts suppressing with looooong bursts on bridge when I have a sniper rifle, especially the M-82. I sight in on the center of the tracers and BLAM. I get a kill only a quarter of the time, but it sure shuts em up fast.

-Vaio- wrote:

but I really rather enjoyed dodging 203 drop shots, it was fun, and I miss it.

Eeeets BAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! They upped the 203 rounds again.

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 15:50

The main purpose for the M249 SAW is to lay down surpressing fire and keep the enemies head's down. So i dont care if someone just blows 249 ammunition.....or 203 ammunition.....in my opinion, thats good techique if you do that b/c you kill people dont you? This is my own personal opinion and i am sure i will get yelled at by some people.

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 16:22

Red is a spammer :D

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 16:46

He is so right...but i still try to mount my 8x scope on my SAW...

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 18:41

lol I'm probably the only one whose ever used the bipod on McKenna

Posted: 24 Oct 2004 18:50

[SF]RedHatter,

Nice change of pace post. It is nice to see our members thinking before posting.

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Good job team!