Muzzle Flash on Different Weapons?

Morat · 05-03-2004, 08:09 PM

Hi all. I've been wondering something about BFV that I've not been able to get into a server to test. The game's got some effects for muzzle flash that are highly visible from a distance, it was mentioned in a Q&A with a dev that they put them in as during beta it was hard to find people to kill.

I was wondering if there's a larger effect for the heavy weapons like the M60 and RPD, and if the lighter assault weapons like the M16 and CAR15 had a less visible effect? Anyone know? Personally I really like the CAR15, but it'd be great to know if it's less visible when firing than the M60.

Guru Imakuni · 05-03-2004, 09:54 PM

I think the M60 and RPD are only more visible because they have a near constant glow from the distance when firing.

A CAR-15 will quickly become noticed if you're alone and prone on the side of a hill. Don't really worry though, the flash in the distance is the same from both guns. Use the CAR-15 if you like it because you'll probably actually make the kill unlike the guy spraying with RPD.

Q · 05-04-2004, 05:12 PM

I personally haven't noticed any differences between any of the guns, but I haven't been specifically keeping track.
I do know however that muzzle flash is a great way of spotting hard to see people when you are sniping :P

Dick_Justice · 05-04-2004, 05:28 PM

Me, the AKMS and the RPD seem to be just as accurate, while the RPD obviusly has 100 rounds/clip. The M60 has a mad Rate of Fire but otherwise it seems just about as accurate as the M16. They really need to make the guns more different...

And reagrding the muzzle flashes. I think their all just as visable. But the M60 and RPD obviusly have a more constant muzzle flame since they don´t need to reload and also have a higher Rate of Fire...

TEXAS NIGHTMARE · 05-04-2004, 09:13 PM

There is a bug with the Car-15, I think it is just with the grenade launcher but not sure. You cant hear it when you get shot. You just die, so if he misses he gets a second chance before you even know whats going on.

05-03-2004, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Morat Master Warrant Officer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Diving towards your pos with my finger on the bomb release... Posts: 1,188	Muzzle Flash on Different Weapons? Hi all. I've been wondering something about BFV that I've not been able to get into a server to test. The game's got some effects for muzzle flash that are highly visible from a distance, it was mentioned in a Q&A with a dev that they put them in as during beta it was hard to find people to kill. I was wondering if there's a larger effect for the heavy weapons like the M60 and RPD, and if the lighter assault weapons like the M16 and CAR15 had a less visible effect? Anyone know? Personally I really like the CAR15, but it'd be great to know if it's less visible when firing than the M60. __________________ Desktop wallpapers by Morat at caedes

05-03-2004, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Guru Imakuni Captain Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,309	I think the M60 and RPD are only more visible because they have a near constant glow from the distance when firing. A CAR-15 will quickly become noticed if you're alone and prone on the side of a hill. Don't really worry though, the flash in the distance is the same from both guns. Use the CAR-15 if you like it because you'll probably actually make the kill unlike the guy spraying with RPD. __________________

05-04-2004, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Q Corporal Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 177	I personally haven't noticed any differences between any of the guns, but I haven't been specifically keeping track. I do know however that muzzle flash is a great way of spotting hard to see people when you are sniping :P __________________ . . Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

05-04-2004, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dick_Justice Major Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Marl, Germany Posts: 3,350	Me, the AKMS and the RPD seem to be just as accurate, while the RPD obviusly has 100 rounds/clip. The M60 has a mad Rate of Fire but otherwise it seems just about as accurate as the M16. They really need to make the guns more different... And reagrding the muzzle flashes. I think their all just as visable. But the M60 and RPD obviusly have a more constant muzzle flame since they don´t need to reload and also have a higher Rate of Fire... __________________ Plays BF 2 in Europe under the name of \"Erich_Felsner\"

05-04-2004, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
TEXAS NIGHTMARE First Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,572	There is a bug with the Car-15, I think it is just with the grenade launcher but not sure. You cant hear it when you get shot. You just die, so if he misses he gets a second chance before you even know whats going on. __________________