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Offline VooWho

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« on: June 07, 2008, 05:33:47 PM »
Anyone still up an M16 for base defense?? I upped one yesterday and sat outside of town were the knights had a CV offshore and there was a big low alt furball going on right above me. I didn't think I was going to get any kills or hits but I managed to down 5 fighters myself and I got about 4 assists. Those 4 .50cal can do some damage and I find it easier than the WW.

Question is does anyone still use the M16 and whats your thoughts about it?
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Offline Latrobe

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Re: M-16
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2008, 05:56:36 PM »
When you need to get to a town quick for defense, I up the trusty M-16.
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Re: M-16
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2008, 06:07:38 PM »
I like the M-16. It's not very squirrely, and it's fast.  But the views in it aren't great, even after having paged up.
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Offline BaldEagl

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Re: M-16
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2008, 06:21:03 PM »
I've never liked the M-16.  I can't hit squat with it, even coming straight at me, whereas in an Osti or Wirble I can hit crosing shots at 1000 yards.
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Re: M-16
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2008, 07:10:41 PM »
M16's only good when escorting M3's, IMHO. Otherwise you're really vulnerable.
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Offline Wingnutt

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Re: M-16
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2008, 10:27:49 PM »
the wirbleterd has more or less made the M16 obsolete, considering its utterly and totally superior in every aspect except speed.

i still prefer it to the Osteoporosis though..


on the oppossing side, I hate the wirble.. hate it like poisen..





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Re: M-16
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2008, 11:11:31 PM »
I still think it needs a flat out perk of 5...
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Offline thndregg

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Re: M-16
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2008, 11:53:59 PM »
I used the Wirbley for the first time for base defense yesterday. IMO, what an easy way to defend a base. I didn't find it challenging enough, so Osties & M16's are my choice.
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Offline OOZ662

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Re: M-16
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2008, 01:24:05 AM »
The M-16 has the problem of instability. It's like a PT boat; if you fire broadside, it leans and you have to compensate. I'm guessing that's what most people dislike about it.
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Re: M-16
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2008, 02:03:28 AM »
Quote from: OOZ662 on June 08, 2008, 01:24:05 AM
The M-16 has the problem of instability. It's like a PT boat; if you fire broadside, it leans and you have to compensate. I'm guessing that's what most people dislike about it.

I dislike the fact I cant hit anything in a wirbel, M-16 or Osti period, Skuzzy hates me  :cry
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Re: M-16
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2008, 02:53:17 AM »
Quote from: Adonai on June 08, 2008, 02:03:28 AM
I dislike the fact I cant hit anything in a wirbel, M-16 or Osti period, Skuzzy hates me  :cry
Well targets of opportunity for any of those are usually not spawning on runways :p :devil
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Re: M-16
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2008, 09:01:40 AM »
I've always preferred the M-16 because I could shoot better with it, it has a better field of view and it's fast. Since the WW came out, I'll have to admit I usually opt for that as I seem to shoot as well or better with it and it has the advantage of being a harder target than the M-16.

About the only time I use the M-16 now is if I have to get somewhere fast.

A few weeks ago I went to a v- base because it was flashing. From the tower I could see what appeared to be troops heading for the map room. I figured the base capture was pretty much a done deal as the troops were within 100 yards of the map room.

In desperation, I grabbed an M-16, raced out there and actually managed to get there in time to kill all the troops. Got the added bonus, as I swung around, to see the c47 sitting there on the ground maybe a couple hundred yards from me and blasted it.

Couldn't of made it there in time with any of the other anti- aircraft guns.
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