You're thrown into a war... what role do you play?

[SilentCom]

I haven't played BF3 but I have played Bad Company 2. The roles I found myself playing often would be tank (driver or gunner) and sniper. There is nothing like rolling around in an armored vehicle blowing stuff up or taking out an enemy from a mile away.

 

[fatmrbunko]

the guy lying in the battlefield without a heartbeat or bowles

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Medic, i've always been the team player and i'd put my life on the line to save another IRL aswell let alone in game

 

[BlueFishie]

Humanitarian aid worker.

 

[ryanxm]

Uh...I guess a medic. That is, if I could stomach the situations. If not that, then probably a pilot...I really wish I had more to say about this.

 

[Omega07]

No a sniper, I don't think most people here understand what being a sniper would mean in real life. It wouldn't be walking around with a squad of people and picking off thousands of enemies because you're a beast. It would mean lying in a puddle of your own piss and shit for a week. Being unable to scratch your own nose whilst you and your spotter watched a camp of people, waiting for an order so you can shoot one person.

i feel that you`ve mixed the two types of snipers here... the one you described is actually an assassin. military or no. + the one who is lying in a puddle of his own piss doesn`t get a spotter next to you, `cuz 2 is easier to find than 1.
the second type of sniper also has to keep prone, but not for weeks... just so long as he takes out the enemy sniper, or something similar...

 

[Omega07]

i guess in a real war i`d be a medic... and i guess i`ll be one soon enough...

second option might be a sniper... at least having the "feeling" of being saf-er than the canon fodder...

 

[ElPatron]

I would however quite like to be a marksman. Having a rather large (preferably carrying a silencer) assault rifle with a sight on it. Moving with a team.

An assault rifle has no effectiveness over 300m.

A counter-sniper or an enemy marksman will be using a full power battle rifle with a much longer range, accuracy and power and pick you off easily.

+ the one who is lying in a puddle of his own piss doesn`t get a spotter next to you, `cuz 2 is easier to find than 1.

A sniper team can consist of two men shooting, two men spotting, and a fifth one checking their backs to make sure they are not caught. Basically they can be more than just a shooter as long as it's not a crowd.



Do you people play videogames thinking you are actually learning?

 

[SnakeoilSage]

Nevermind that most of us don't have the training to carry ammo, let alone distribute it.

I'd be a North American who remains back home, ready to provide returning soldiers with all the care they need to reintegrate into a peacetime society. Medical care, emotional support, jobs, time to recuperate with their families, ceremonies to honor their actions and sacrifices, Remembrance Day, etc.

 

[Particulate]

So I was playing Battlefield 3 with some friends, and i came to realise that the classes we played really reflected what our prefered job in a real war would be. One of them takes to the skies, the other supplies us with ammo, etc.

So anyway, You're thrown into a war... what role do you play?

For me, either Medic. I think it would feel amazing to preserve life in a time of death and destruction. I'd also do EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal). I like bombs alot, and I like the pressure, the whole "working in a deadly situation" kinda excites me.

So... you?

Designated Marksman or a ceremonial position.

I've been target shooting on a competitive level for seven years now. I shoot in a wide variety of events but hold the most awards for long-range marksmanship.

I'm also an accomplished tailor and fashion designer. I've made custom fitted uniforms, sewn unit patches, and added ribbon bars to US dress uniforms. I also have had one client that commissioned body armor from me which I produced using segmented ceramic panels.

 

[MammothBlade]

Reckless bomb freak and infamous terrorist.

 

[BobGrim]

I would probably be a driver or mechanic. Or in worst case, medic... Not even close to as awesome as it seems. I mean, a week back I fired a gun for the first time ever (both 9mm and some .357 magnum revolver-ish, have no clue but w/e) and I kinda realised how unrealistic movies/games are and how much I dont want to do that in a sharp situation. Was quite fun shooting at targets tho.

 

[ElPatron]

You do realise a battle rifle is just a select fire assault rifle that fires a full power cartridge. As in what I was talking about.

A battle rifle uses a full rifle cartridge. 7.62x51 NATO, 7.62x54R, etc. It does not matter if it has select fire or not.

An assault rifle uses an intermediate cartridge, such as the 5.56x45 NATO or 7.62x39. It is generally less accurate and only effective up to 300m or so. It has a select fire capability, it takes detachable magazines, and other features like pistol grips and stocks (which can also be "folding" or "collapsible" stocks).


So basically, the assault rifle is a concept that originated during WWII because the Germans sacrificed the long range performance of their 8mm Mauser and cut down the cartridge to make a less powerful but very effective in closer ranges 8mm Kurz.


In short, an assault rifle is intended for close/intermediate ranges and it is not suitable for DMR purposes. Their range often exceeds 700m.

 

[llew]

the same as my role in all conflicts i have entered (fights, paintballing, lazer zone, shooters etc) designated distraction... thats right, im the unfortunate bastard that gets shot at so others can do their thing... and i do it brilliantly

 

[BOOM headshot65]

Astronaut to repair and maintain our orbital missile systems. Hope there aren't any EMP attacks...

Except that since there are naturally occuring EMP's in space, most satllites are EMP-proof.

I know, but what if I'm doing a space walk?

Most space-based equipment is EMP-proof, again because of natural EMP's, and EMP's rarely affect humans. So you should be fine.

 

[razor343]

Definitely a Sniper. Gimme my Dragunov and I'll cause some carnage

 

[ElPatron]

You bolded the part that is wrong. A battle rifle is not an assault rifle and an assault rifle is not a battle rifle.

Also, a battle rifle does not require select fire. The argument that "the older ones didn't have select fire" is pretty much moot, because the FN FAL is a select fire battle rifle and the british used the L1A1 variant which was stripped down of it's full auto capability.




At most, assault rifles derive from battle rifles, not the opposite. Like 2x is a derivation from x^2 and not the opposite.

a battle rifle is just a select fire assault rifle

To be an assault rifle, a weapon needs select fire anyway. Only battle rifles are exempt from that restriction. Which means that no matter what, if you upgrade an assault rifle to battle rifle status you can't really introduce full auto/burst fire because it is already there.



Even semantics are against your post. Assault rifles were intended to "storm"/"assault" enemy positions in closer ranges.


So I accept you are not incorrect, but you can't argue that your post is worded right.

 

[Dark Prophet]

I'm the one who runs like hell away any real armed conflict.

 

[Frankster]

I'll play the army psychologist and stay at home base so won't be anywhere near the battlefield in theory.

I'll be getting to know you all as you pass your various psych reports, be there when you develop PTSD amongst other mental disorders and just try to keep you as mentally sane as I can and make sure you all don't fall into pieces when the realization of your own mortality and that of others hits you.

I'm the one who runs like hell away any real armed conflict.

Remember to ask me or one of the docs for some kind of medical discharge or papers saying you have some kinda problems lest this is the kinda war where they shoot deserters.

 

[Not G. Ivingname]

The defender of the corner of crying.