BF: BC2 Blog: Where are my G3 and Mk14 Optics?

**FEED** · 04-08-10, 12:19 PM

Where are my G3 and Mk14 Optics?

A significant number of community members have recently asked "Where are the 4x Rifle Scope and Red Dot Sight for the G3 and Mk14?"  After all, they appeared briefly in some preview videos, and were in the game at some prelaunch community events. Where'd they go?  Simply put, optics on the All Kit weapons were removed before we launched the game.
Why were All Kit optics removed?
Tests internally and with playtest groups showed that when equipped with the 4x Rifle Scope these All Kit weapons functioned similar to the Recon kit's weapons.  Removing these optics preserved the distinct combat roles of each Kit, and generally reduced the amount of sniping on the Battlefield.  Without optics the G3 and Mk14 are interesting alternate weapons for each class, without becoming overpowering.
Will we ever see All Kit optics return?
We don't currently have any plans to introduce optics for the All Kit weapons.  But we are eager to hear even more opinions from the community.  Do you want to see All Kit optics?
Discuss this in our forums!

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/batt...14-optics.aspx

**RagunCajun** · 04-08-10, 01:10 PM

I find the G3 to be an excellent all around rifle. It hits hard, has a large enough clip, and is fairly accurate even at range.

It is not a super weapon, and with iron sight only, can be limiting, but for Recon or Medic it can be a good "assault" class weapon.

**DancingCorpse** · 04-08-10, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by RagunCajun

I find the G3 to be an excellent all around rifle. It hits hard, has a large enough clip, and is fairly accurate even at range.

It is not a super weapon, and with iron sight only, can be limiting, but for Recon or Medic it can be a good "assault" class weapon.

Speak for yourself. I have unloaded the G3 on people and got nearly every shot hit and they kept going.

**Warprosper** · 04-08-10, 02:07 PM

I want the 4x zoom on the 870 shotty......

**Spuz36** · 04-08-10, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Warprosper

I want the 4x zoom on the 870 shotty......

mmmmmmmmmmmm

Optics on these guns would be nice. The M14 would be A+

**SapiensErus** · 04-08-10, 06:34 PM

Maybe if they just went up to a medium range... red dot.

I mean it seems unrealistic (to me, granted I am a civilian) for a soldier to not use some kind of enhanced sights (optics, laser or whatever) on say an M14. If you Google M14 right now all of the first few pictures that show up first have sights. Hell one of them is a group of custom M14s each with a red dot or scope and an red dot sight off to the side.

In game with a magnum round it would effectively make you a sniper... Awesome, an anti-tank/sniper.

**DancingCorpse** · 04-08-10, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by SoySoldier

Maybe if they just went up to a medium range... red dot.

I mean it seems unrealistic (to me, granted I am a civilian) for a soldier to not use some kind of enhanced sights (optics, laser or whatever) on say an M14. If you Google M14 right now all of the first few pictures that show up first have sights. Hell one of them is a group of custom M14s each with a red dot or scope and an red dot sight off to the side.

In game with a magnum round it would effectively make you a sniper... Awesome, an anti-tank/sniper.

Not to mention if a soldier had a 20 round clip for his M14 they wouldn't put just 10 fucking rounds in it. The M14 is rendered with a 20 round clip.

**BrokenApe** · 04-09-10, 10:18 PM

who cares about the g3 or m14.. I want the red dot or 4x on the m1 garand.. now that's a good gun with magnum rounds *grin*

**bust331** · 04-09-10, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by DancingCorpse

Originally Posted by SoySoldier

Maybe if they just went up to a medium range... red dot.

I mean it seems unrealistic (to me, granted I am a civilian) for a soldier to not use some kind of enhanced sights (optics, laser or whatever) on say an M14. If you Google M14 right now all of the first few pictures that show up first have sights. Hell one of them is a group of custom M14s each with a red dot or scope and an red dot sight off to the side.

In game with a magnum round it would effectively make you a sniper... Awesome, an anti-tank/sniper.

Not to mention if a soldier had a 20 round clip for his M14 they wouldn't put just 10 fucking rounds in it. The M14 is rendered with a 20 round clip.

You better fix that before the gun nuts shit themselves.

**Phyrelight** · 04-09-10, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by bust331

Originally Posted by DancingCorpse

Originally Posted by SoySoldier

Maybe if they just went up to a medium range... red dot.

I mean it seems unrealistic (to me, granted I am a civilian) for a soldier to not use some kind of enhanced sights (optics, laser or whatever) on say an M14. If you Google M14 right now all of the first few pictures that show up first have sights. Hell one of them is a group of custom M14s each with a red dot or scope and an red dot sight off to the side.

In game with a magnum round it would effectively make you a sniper... Awesome, an anti-tank/sniper.

Not to mention if a soldier had a 20 round clip for his M14 they wouldn't put just 10 fucking rounds in it. The M14 is rendered with a 20 round clip.

You better fix that before the gun nuts shit themselves.

that would be a magazine sir, clips are strip away holders for guns like the British 303 that feed into a rifle through the breach and into a magazine. the clip strips away as you push the rounds down.