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Forum Archive 2023 => Games of old that no longer float our boat........ => dMw Gaming => Gaming Archive => Battlefield 2 => Topic started by: Ranger on July 25, 2005, 09:29:37 AM

Title: Tank MG Gunner 101
Post by: Ranger on July 25, 2005, 09:29:37 AM
[Apologies - this is a rant after a few bad games. You know how it is!]

Cut to the chase...

Q. Which way should your tank MG gunner be facing?

A. NOT the same direction as you - and most of the time to the rear!

Getting 'C4'ed' is frustrating enough as a 'tanky' - but it's bloody annoying when you have a tank crew-member on the MG!

When I play tank crewman - I invairiably have my MG facing the opposite way to the main gun...

This doubles the 'eyes' you have - but also covers the tanks main blind/weak spot - it's 'ass'.

My MG is almost constantly rotating - giving special attension to the rear and roof tops...I do not casually join in 'plinking' at a target that my main gunner has covered (what the hell use is that?).

Gggggrrrrrrrrrr!

Nuff said...Rant over!

:)
Title: Tank MG Gunner 101
Post by: delanvital on July 25, 2005, 12:35:08 PM
That MG is almost a sure kill, despite only armed with my M16. I quickly find cover and take him out on single shot basis. He normally never manages to see me in time, even though I just crouch behind something. Strange, since the view is quite good. IMHO the tank driver is more likely to kill me.

Note to tank drivers with gunners on top - if the gunner is firing, don't spin around too much, makes it very difficult for him to fire straight.
Title: Tank MG Gunner 101
Post by: Ranger on July 25, 2005, 01:24:28 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by delanvital+Jul 25 2005, 11:35 AM-->
QUOTE(delanvital @ Jul 25 2005, 11:35 AM)
That MG is almost a sure kill, despite only armed with my M16. I quickly find cover and take him out on single shot basis. [/b]

Yeah, I have the 'duck' key set on my Belkin Nostromo n52 Speed Pad - and am continually bobbing up and down to make myself a harder target...

When under small arms fire I duck down until I can be sure of the direction of the fire, then bob up quickly and turn and burst - I usually spot the sniper at this point, and with luck can duck and get him on the second go!

Title: Tank MG Gunner 101
Post by: Mr_Bad_Guy on July 25, 2005, 01:47:10 PM
Lol  i know the feeling  being a gunner   this was me  last time  i was in a tank as a gunner   i saw this enemy perfect spot on  yahoooo i am gonna shoot him into the air   then all of a sudden the whole thing move  and miss the enemy  haha    i found that very funny
 :roflmao:

i do understand it can be a pain in the ass  lol
Title: Tank MG Gunner 101
Post by: Ranger on July 25, 2005, 02:23:34 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mr_Bad_Guy@Jul 25 2005, 12:47 PM
Lol  i know the feeling  being a gunner  this was me  last time  i was in a tank as a gunner  i saw this enemy perfect spot on  yahoooo i am gonna shoot him into the air  then all of a sudden the whole thing move  and miss the enemy  haha    i found that very funny
 :roflmao:

i do understand it can be a pain in the ass  lol
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...Even more annoying/funny -

I spotted a group of enemy behind a fence - my main gunner couldn't get them as the alley was too narrow for him to turn his gun...

So I jumped out - fearing we would get C4'ed - and shot them. Was VERY pleased with myself!

...Went to get back in the tank and my gunner/driver reversed over me!

:(
Title: Tank MG Gunner 101
Post by: delanvital on July 25, 2005, 03:03:49 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ranger@Jul 25 2005, 03:23 PM
...Even more annoying/funny -

I spotted a group of enemy behind a fence - my main gunner couldn't get them as the alley was too narrow for him to turn his gun...

So I jumped out - fearing we would get C4'ed - and shot them. Was VERY pleased with myself!

...Went to get back in the tank and my gunner/driver reversed over me!

:(
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I must admit that I have done a few TKs when I drive over someone. For instance in Karkand, where advancement with tank/infantry combined works well, I have been forced to reverse to avoid AT-shots and have then driven over my fellow mates. I hate when that happens :blush:

However, never move closely behind a tank, or even too close to the belts when you're on the side. Edit: At least be ready to jump for it!
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