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[Ctulu]

http://www.reddit.com/r/battlefield3/comments/nwy8o/discussion_of_bf3_weapon_accessories_and_their/

I'm working on a retweak of the accessories in the game currently, as I feel the player is limited in choice due to a few accessories being the clear winners in almost all categories. While this unfortunately means nerfing those that are over used, the goal here is to focus on improving the under performing and under used attachments. Additionally it is the intention for an unmodified weapon to offer the best balance of Recoil, Accuracy, and Stealth. Right now this is preliminary, I've already asked for feedback on different attachments, and there's several good threads here and on Battlelog that discuss the weapons. Again, I'm not promising this will go live, and I'm not promising there will be an update, I'm looking for feedback and a discussion.

[corroded]

Well they are about to nerf Foregrip, Suppressor, Holo I suspect.

As with Holo I'm more accurate than Irons. With Foregrip I've got less wobble horizontally, and with the Suppressor I'm much more quiet. Only difference is that the bullets aren't as quick, and drop minutely earlier.

Which is why everyone uses it.

Also because most of the other accessories are fucking shite. The bipod is completely pointless as you have to be stationary, and unless you're a sniper, that means you're dead as your head is going to be popping out. I didn't realise the laser pointer increased hip accuracy though... but I considered it almost pointless since the red dot is almost invisible to spot.

I'd prefer it if they actually fixed the things that were broken instead of nerfing things.

[Ctulu]

It's only discussions, nothing final =-)

Bipod and heavy barrel are the only ones who need a boost IMO. I hated the increased recoil on Heavy Barrel but in combination with bipod it's actualy pretty good.  It makes sense combining them. 
... but like you said these are more sniper related accesories which I dont realy need on my AR/Carbine and my playstyle.  And so seems most of the community.   For the happy few that like it, have fun or go Recon.

Laser dot I already noticed a slight increase in hip fire accuracy and it actualy says it does in the ingame details. No need to tweak.  I tend not to use it anymore to not betray my position anymore.

The sights are fine and arent mentioned in the article thank god.  I only use red dot,  Holo obstructs my periferic view too much.  again personal taste.  Had a laugh with IRNV but again I get claustrophobic not seeing what happens to my flanks....


Flashlight is the only one I would nerf ... to reduce blinding of friendlies!

[keasy]

I'd prefer it if they actually fixed the things that were broken instead of nerfing things.

Ditto, hear hear.

[nnex]

gieb better/more assist points for snipers who use SOFLAM.
it helps out teh engineers tremendously and they got lots of points for destroying vehicles.
Snipers get shit... boohoo!:-)