AT Gunners not using their standard infantry rifle

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Everyone who has played the game long enough knows of this. The bots always equip their AT Rifle, regardless of the situation. Thankfully launcher type weapons (PIAT, Panzerfaust, etc) are not affected.

Although it is amusing to watch your AI squadmates utterly obliterate the enemy from long ranges, it’s quite frustrating when they are not actually firing the thing. Because this game (along with many others) treats weight and mobility in an unrealistic manner: the bots with AT Rifles can’t sprint.

And when you’re on the receiving end of the gun, it’s not exactly a “pleasant experience”. In the case of snipers, it’s a good opportunity to eliminate “juicier” targets. I do wonder though, could we consider this a feature or a bug? As it doesn’t necessarily take away the fun in the gameplay.

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I think bot is programed to use weapon with the highest damage. If you equip bot with smg and bolt action, the bot will use bolt action.

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Actually they do more kill with the at rifle

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By which point, I must insist to refer to it as Anti-Personnel Rifle.

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and they’re also set to switch weapons the instant they run out with one.

Which is why you see bots with pistols