Introduce Autorifleman Class

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Introduction

This is just one of the ways to better reduce the power gap between BR V and BR IV. The Devs have made it clear that we can’t do +/- 0 BR, and the biggest difference between BR IV and V is select-fire rifles, so I thought I’d focus on that. MajorMcDonalds has mentioned the Devs are finally looking at changing the Meta of BR V, and bring some sense back into using a variety of classes.

The easiest option would be to just nerf select-fires by way of recoil, rpm, damage, or dispersion a mix of both. But it realistically won’t change anything in the big scheme of things, considering that it still allows for 3x 9 man squads to run around with select-fires, albeit a little less effectively. Hence why I’m proposing to introduce a whole new class, called the Autorifleman class.

The Autorifleman Class

So, my idea is essentially lock select-fire rifles to a special class only. Meaning that Rifleman and other rifle using soldiers (engineers, at gunners, radiomen etc.) can only use a semi auto or bolt action. Nerfs can be implemented as well along with this new class, however, I think that would be slightly overkill. My personal opinion is either one or the other, but I’m rooting for the Autorifleman more so than outright nerfs to the guns.

Now the more technical part is how we decide to balance them in terms of Autoriflemen to other soldiers in the squad. I personally believe something like 4-5 in a 9 man squad is the way to go, as it still maintains the rifleman aesthetic while still limiting select-fires to those specialists only. But, I have listed all the possible ways to balance them without completely destroying the purpose of them.

  • Assault style (4 autorifleman out of 7 total soldiers)
  • MG style (3 autorifleman out of 7 total)
  • Medic / Guerilla style (5 Autoriflemen but no specialists)
  • New Style 1 (4 Autoriflemen out of 9 total)
  • New Style 2 (5 Autoriflemen out of 9 total)
  • Just remove select-fires permanently (Devs probably wont)
  • Other (explain)
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Other specialists within the squad

Normally I wouldn’t create a poll about this, but it’s pretty important in my eyes at least, especially when referring to select-fire rifles. They’re basically designed to make SMGs, ARs and MGs obsolete and do their job better. So, it got me thinking as to whether we include Assaulters, MGs and Medics in with the squads or not. I personally believe that there shouldn’t be other “Assaulter Type” specialists in the squad, seeing as it would once again just create a hopelessly overpowered squad.

But I still believe their should still be an engineer at the minimum, alongside an AT soldier and radio controller. Maybe a sniper can be included too, as there are some select-fire sniper rifles in the tech tree. But any of the other specialists - probably not.

  • No specialists (please don’t - we need engineers)
  • Engineers, AT, Sniper and Radio Operator ONLY
  • All specialists
  • Other (explain)
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Finally, Nerf or No Nerf?

  • Nerf alongside Autoriflemen introduction
  • Nerf WITHOUT Autoriflemen introduction
  • No Nerf WITHOUT Autoriflemen introduction (why would you?)
  • No Nerf WITH Autoriflemen introduction
  • Other (explain)
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I just want to thank those of you who took the time to read through my suggestion, to consider it, and to also vote or explain what you think would work better.

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This is definitely not a solution. We don’t need some gimmicky new class just to further bloat the class pool.

All that’s needed is a nerf to SF rifles, specifically their automatic fire. There should be an incentive to switch between firing modes. That’s why these rifles are called select-fire rifles.
As it stands, the automatic firing mode is extremely overpowered. It’s on par with ARs and superior to machine guns.

Not to mention, in their current state. There’s way too big gap between BR5 SF rifles and BR4 semi rifles. It’s quite obvious the nerf is needed. Not some new pseudo class.

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“ The Devs have made it clear that we can’t do +/- 0 BR”
haha Classical

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Strong rifles that are finally compiting with SMGs, ARs and MGs is not a bad thing at all in BR5. The issue is that the gap between BR4 and BR5 is too big and there is no incentive to pick anything other than SF rifles.
A minor nerf is definitely necessary, but a new class just for this weapon type is a terrible idea. SF rifles could have been limited to engineers only since they one.

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Personally, I’d prefer it if 3BR played against 3BR at the same level, rather than 3BR against 4BR or 4BR against 5BR.

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When I was thinking about something like this, I envisioned a “veteran” class, and only this new class would have access to automatic rifles and rifle grenade launchers. With these changes, it will be possible to revert the nerf to rifle grenade launchers and restore them to their former glory. The number of “veteran” soldiers in a rifle squad is 4, and in all other squads, 2.

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No.

When you get in BRV that’s the luxury you have to equip all of your guys with full auto weapons.

Also nerfing engi? Disgraceful.

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There is not a “no” operation.

Biased poll.

Also… remove select fire? Jesus Christ… blow it out of proportion will you.

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I chose other as in no, I have priorities for different classes as of current (medics)