Dual wielding is awesome. That is all.
But isn't "going akimbo" when you spread your legs for... easier access?
But isn't "going akimbo" when you spread your legs for... easier access?
Poll: Going Akimbo
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its fun as hell.
but the devs just need to pick their battles for that stuff. I mean, its tons and tons of fun in unrealistic and over-the-top shooters like Time Splitters, and then in Halo... well... we're already playing with guns that look like toys so hell with it, lets go for the gold.
But in MW2 I picked up two pistols at once and just thought... 'this feels out of place'
But then, its all a video game, so....
but the devs just need to pick their battles for that stuff. I mean, its tons and tons of fun in unrealistic and over-the-top shooters like Time Splitters, and then in Halo... well... we're already playing with guns that look like toys so hell with it, lets go for the gold.
But in MW2 I picked up two pistols at once and just thought... 'this feels out of place'
But then, its all a video game, so....
I actually find that offensive. I rock Akimbo 1887's because they are fantastic weapons, and I enjoy going up against them. It gives me a challenge, try and kill them before they get within range. Once you unlock them, you'll stop finding them annoying.mhitman said:
Anyway, onto the topic question. I quite enjoy akimbo weapons. With MW2 I used to make akimbo pistol classes and run around for entire matches with Akimbo USP .45's or .44 magnums. They really do add some fun to the game. The Akimbo SMG's are all retarded bar the Mini-Uzi, which is more sensible as it's rather tiny. Akimbo Pistols and Machine Pistols are fair game, with the akimbo shotguns being unrealistic but really really good.
Seriously, who can't tell that a shotgun is a CLOSE COMBAT WEAPON and will dissipate usefulness after a short range?!? It must take a special kind of idiocy or an *excusable* lack of common knowledge.Foggy_Fishburne said:Hahahaha yeah I can't wait for them to start wailingarc1991 said:Cheers for the tip ;P
EDIT: Sorry for the doublepost.
What? That's what it means. It's a cool word but the OP isn't using it right.IdealistCommi said:
You can have legs akimbo which I've already outlined or arms akimbo which is hangds on hips. Try shooting anyone like that. Maybe if you were some unbelievable hip-shooter, but you'd break your wrist.
Akimbo is fine as long as they patch the range on the 1887s. Being Shotgunned from 75 feet away is pretty stupid.
Just in case this hasn't been said loudly enough: DUAL WIELDING WORKS REALLY BLOODY FUCKING WELL IN REAL LIFE IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING!!! Sorry for the yelling, but it really sounds a lot quieter than my pair of .38's as I gun you down.
Having said that: In games, dual wielding machine guns really is just pure retarded fun. What we need is a game based on realism ala Bushido Blade that explores the challenges of akimbo pistols.
Having said that: In games, dual wielding machine guns really is just pure retarded fun. What we need is a game based on realism ala Bushido Blade that explores the challenges of akimbo pistols.
Since the only game I play with Akimbo weapons is MW2, I'll talk about my experiences with it there. I love Akimbo weapons, but they're only good for certain maps. As soon as the person gets more then 10 or 20 meters away, you've got no hope in hell of hitting them more than two or three times out of the 100 rounds you just fired in their direction with Akimbo P90. I think it balances itself quite well when you consider the fact that up close it's absolutely deadly, but as soon as you're at a range, you can pick off Akimbo weilders without worrying about getting hurt.
I usually stick with the Akimbo UMP45 though, I 'hate' P90's. Sigh, if only they put the MP7 in MW2.
I mean the whole fair/unfair thing gets really tiring. Sure, the guy you're trying to kill wipes the floor with you with Akimbo shotguns. But that guy is completely useless at any sort of range, where you can pick him off in one or two shots and M203 the fucker. It all works out. Play what you have the most fun with and enjoy the GAME.
I usually stick with the Akimbo UMP45 though, I 'hate' P90's. Sigh, if only they put the MP7 in MW2.
I mean the whole fair/unfair thing gets really tiring. Sure, the guy you're trying to kill wipes the floor with you with Akimbo shotguns. But that guy is completely useless at any sort of range, where you can pick him off in one or two shots and M203 the fucker. It all works out. Play what you have the most fun with and enjoy the GAME.
it's ok, adds a level of strategy-it's a trade off-less accuracy for more firepower at close range. so basically, know the strengths of your loadout and adjust your strategy accordingly. for example, try to go for paths which allow you to maximise your loadout's inherent strengths and minimise those which amplify your loadout's weakness.
oh and myself-i never appreciated the akimbo weapons-too inaccurate for my liking.
oh and myself-i never appreciated the akimbo weapons-too inaccurate for my liking.
Don't even mention that bastard's name. As fun as the multiplayer was...that damn mexican ruined it all.BladeOfAkriloth said:
As for the topic, dual-wielding magnums is incredibly badass. You can't help but feel awesome as you clear rooms with them.
Well It's cool but SO unrealistic. I hated it in MW:2 it really didn't fit.
It really depends on what type of game it is. I don't mind it in Left 4 Dead because that's the kind of action hero, Hollywood, shoot'em'up game. Whereas MW:2 was meant to be REALISTIC!
It really depends on what type of game it is. I don't mind it in Left 4 Dead because that's the kind of action hero, Hollywood, shoot'em'up game. Whereas MW:2 was meant to be REALISTIC!
WHAT.Sky Captanio said:
No it wasn't, it's an arcade game where all the combat is carried out 3 foot in front of you, with regenerating health and such.
Realistic games are like ARMA, actual military simulators.
Its fun, but really cheap (especially shotguns).
However, more unrealistic facts about MW2 piss me off than dual wielding, since they're killable.
What I'd really like to know is just how the fuck FLARES mess up STINGERS. Heat Signitures =/= Radar!
Seriously! I should be able to down Chopper Gunners and AC130s if I have a radar guided missile.
Maybe they should have put chaff in the game instead of flares, because at least then I would understand.
However, more unrealistic facts about MW2 piss me off than dual wielding, since they're killable.
What I'd really like to know is just how the fuck FLARES mess up STINGERS. Heat Signitures =/= Radar!
Seriously! I should be able to down Chopper Gunners and AC130s if I have a radar guided missile.
Maybe they should have put chaff in the game instead of flares, because at least then I would understand.
Huh? What are you talking abo-WrongSprite said:
Oh. Heh, well, funny story about that, you see....
*throws down a smoke grenade and flees*