As for my preference,
PM: Verserk because can wallbang and the DPS is higher than MP7. MP7 and Kriss are usually the players choice because of the slight recoil and smaller bloom. 3 guns are recommendable, it's up to you. As for shotgun, I prefer using Saiga-12 or Benelli.

RM: I'm using M14EBR for now since Para or Sako is not out yet in A.V.A SEA. I prefer 1 shot kill RM gun. M14EBR has the highest bloom rate after Para, and not to mention the recoil, but once you are used to it, they kill mercilessly! All RM guns can wallbang to certain extent. M4MK3 is usually used by many players including pros because you wouldn't go wrong with the gun because low recoil, small bloom and easy to headshot but with lower dmg than Para, M14EBR etc.

Sniper: Tag rate of snipers are according to this ascending order: TPG1,PGM.338<FR-F2<DSR1,AWM<SV98
Just a few till I have time to write a tl;dr guide on weapons. TPG1 is a wait and kill weapon, suitable for camping. DSR1 is for CQC, it's like now you see me, now you are dead gun. DSR1 doesn't need to shift+shoot, it has quite good moveshot too. FRF2 can also be used in CQC but you must learn how to breakshot, dragshot and etc. Not to mention the 10 ammo upgrade helps in tight situations when you are ganged by more than 4 players.

You sure the info you got is correct? Based on the videos I had between Defkon VS Astrick in last year IeSF, both team used a variety of guns other than M4A1, some were using Sako though. Not to deny in every IeSF there are a few guns that had to be banned because of they are OP plus MMOFPS is a game that test on skills, not weapons. Therefore I don't see weapons as the reason why Astrick lost to Defkon. But I agree American loves to QQ players when they are beaten by others. LOL Some QQ Asian players because of their ping/lag or death more than kills.

No offense but you should watch the whole IeSF 2010 final match. Some of the players were using Sako which is a RM gun. Plus I just read the IeSF 2010 rules, there were no guns banning or limitations. IMO the players used M4A1 because of their low recoil and small bloom so that they wouldn't make any careless mistakes during the tournament, as slight adjustment of crosshair will cost you a kill and you just wouldn't go wrong with M4A1 in a pro player's hand. FYI too, Para was introduced into UAVA in year 2010 if I'm not mistaken.

But sometimes you couldn't blame the Americans too because everyone wants to compete in a fair playing field. Nobody wants to play in a laggy game. Plus lag is our best friend and worst enemy, it helps us to score a kill and be killed by other players due to slow server reaction.

This post has been edited by Valerius: Oct 18 2011, 01:02 AM

Sniper, The Fearsome Marksman

Most of us are familiar with snipers in all FPS games, they are annoying because they can one-shot per kill from afar without confronting the enemy, a kill-stealer, a life-saver for teammates in tight situations and stealthy son of a * =P
For those that just immersed in the world of MMOFPS, there are few prerequisite skills to learn to become an excellent sniper. Let me explain briefly for each of them.

Moveshot: A normal moving shot, in another words mean walking while shooting.
Jumpshot: Hiding behind a barrier and suddenly jumps to shoot your enemy.
Breakshot: While running and suddenly an enemy appears in front of you, quickly press A and D keys simultaneously or Shift key to stop abruptly and shoot the enemy.
Crouchshot: Shoot while crouching down.
Dragshot: For example your crosshair is in the lower left corner, and then an enemy suddenly popped up in the upper right corner, you drag or move your cursor to the enemy in one swift gesture to kill him.
Quick-switch: Once you have fired your shot, you press Q in succession to change back into your sniper to reset the scope or pistol to shoot the incoming enemy.
No-Scoped Shot: Shooting without using the scope

Now it’s the time for simple gun reviews and mod recommendations. *These are the recommendations based on my experience in playing the game since closed beta in year 2009 in UAVA and some other inputs from other veteran/pro players in UAVA. I understand each player has their own preference or opinions, but these basic guides are mainly to help and shed some light for those who are new to this game. Constructive criticisms or discussions are welcomed to improve our play styles.*

TPG-1, The Holy Grail of Sniper
Pros: Very high damage, one-shot per kill frequently, high accuracy, highest range, very low tag rate (even if you hit the limbs in some cases), suitable for camping
Cons: Slower mobility due to the gun’s weight, need to press Shift while shooting, very low stability, extremely poor moveshot, poor jumpshot, slightly slow scoping speed
Common Popular Mod: .338 Lapua Barrel and High Percentage Scope = Maximises damage and more magnification in scoping
Poor’s Man Mod: .338 Lapua Barrel = It’s the same as common popular mod but without the High Percentage Scope
Bulleyes Mod: High Percentage Scope, .338 Lapua Barrel, Accuracy Trigger, Human Engineered Grip, Shock Absorber = Highest accuracy but not much difference between Common Popular Mod and Poor’s Man Mod

FR-F2, The Younger Brother of TPG-1
Pros: High damage, one-shot per kill frequently (FR-F2<TPG-1), tag rate is slightly higher (TPG-1<FR-F2), slightly higher stability, light weight, fast scoping speed, suitable for CQC
Cons: Need to press Shift while shooting, poor moveshot, poor jumpshot
Everyone Favourite’s Mod: Long Ranged Barrel, Exchangeable Ammo Type = Increases your range to increase your chance of one-shot per kill in longer ranges, 10 ammo at your disposal when you are in a tight situation while facing numerous enemies, less reload
Too Poor Mod: No mod at all, can one-shot per kill effectively too at the range of 60-70M
Standard Mod: Long Ranged Barrel = Increases the range to kill in longer ranges, who needs extra ammo?
*For all 3 mods, I didn’t include the scope options because it’s up to each player preference.*
Quick Scope = Suitable for CQC for its one-step fast scope speed
Sharpshooter Scope = It’s the same as default scope in FR-F2 and you don’t need to quickswitch each time you shoot, auto reset the scope

DSR-1, Better Than AWM
Pros: High damage, one-shot per kill frequently (DSR-1<FR-F2<TPG-1), slightly higher tag rate (TPG-1<FR-F2<DSR-1), excellent moveshot, doesn’t need to press Shift while shooting, good jumpshot, light weight, owned in CQC if you rush a lot, fast scoping speed
Cons: Tags considerably if you hit the limbs, 89 accuracy after you mod
Only 1 mod for this weapon, just use Long Ranged Barrel. Don’t use Reinforced Barrel because it increases your tag rate. Yeah, the +3 damage is a bluff based on majority of UAVA players and my experience. Other than that, the grips and stocks do nothing but if you have extra Euro to spend, it’s up to you to add them. As for the scopes, Quick Scope noticeably improves the speed for first-step scoping and Sharpshooter Scope increases the magnification plus slight faster speed from the default ones. It's up to you which scope suits you best.

Credits: Valerius

This post has been edited by Valerius: Oct 18 2011, 11:08 PM

Weapon's Penetration Rate

Penetration is simply the rate of damage loss as a bullet passes through any solid object. Guns with high penetration lose little damage as their bullets pass through obstacles, while guns with low penetration will rapidly lose damage while passing through obstacles.

Penetration is similar to the range stat. Range determines how much damage is lost as a bullet travels a certain distance. The more range a gun has, the less damage the bullet will lose. Penetration follows the basic principals.

Obstacles that activate the penetration stat could be any of the following:
-Wooden walls
-Window panes
-Glass
-Doors
-Concrete walls
-Concrete barriers

And most importantly:
-People
-Armor

When bullets collide with obstacles, four factors affect how much damage is lost and if the bullet can actually make it through.
1. Initial damage upon impact. Guns with low penetration but high damage will still most likely go through obstacles purely from the fact that they had a lot of damage to start with. Most low-penetration sniper rifles follow this rule and can pass through weak obstacles and corners of walls.

2. Penetration. Guns like the SA58 Para can wallbang concrete and wooden obstacles. These guns have high penetration so they suffer little damage loss as they pass through obstacles.

3. Type of obstacles. Obstacles made of glass, wood, or tin will be easy for most guns to pass through. However, a slab of concrete will only be penetrated by guns with both high penetration and high initial damage.

4. Amount of obstacles penetrated. A bullet from a Veresk may be able to go through corners of concrete walls because the corners are only 6 to 12 inches. However, it cannot go through a whole concrete slab (roughly 2 feet in length) because the bullet loses damage at a linear rate as it passes through more and more solids. Likewise, a thin sheet of tin will be very easy for most low-penetration RM guns to wallbang.


When bullets collide with people, the following aspects are taken into consideration:
1. How much damage did the bullet start with? This one is obvious and does not need to be explained.

2. Where did the bullet hit? If the bullet hit anywhere except for the chest or helmet, the damage is multiplied by the body part multiplier and applied.

3. If the bullet hit the chest, the type of chest armor and the amount of penetration is taken into account.
High penetration guns will lose a lot of damage as they pass through large-caliber armor until the large caliber armor is destroyed, but will pass through anti-charge armor like a hot knife through butter.
Low penetration guns will be unable to pass through large-caliber armor until it is destroyed, and they will lose a considerable percentage of damage as they pass through anti-charge armor.
Therefore, high-penetration guns are effective against large-caliber armor and anti-charge armor, while low penetration guns are moderately effective against large-caliber armor and weak against anti-charge armor.

4. If the bullet hit the helmet, the initial damage and the penetration is taken into account. Higher penetration and higher damage will make it more likely for a bullet to knock the helmet off, while lower damage or lower penetration will make it less likely for the bullet to knock the helmet off.

Guns with Penetration

G3A3*
XCR*
PGM*
PP2000*** (Only with penetration mod)
MP7***
AKs-74u***
Veresk***
Sidewinder**
M14***
SA58***
AWM***
Knight SR25**
TPG1***

Just a measure of how much penetration some guns have.

Credits: trainer771 from UAVA.

This post has been edited by Valerius: Oct 18 2011, 12:41 PM

Disclaimer: Keep in mind that everyone should probably base the ratings with a standard deviation of 0.3. Meaning that based on a pro player's skills add a 0.3 to the ratings and for someone who is an amateur a -0.3. Because in the end, even if the gun is "good" it's all boils down on how good is the player with the gun. Moreover, remember that these ratings are not based entirely on "I love this gun!!!" but rather on how the guns compare to other guns in it's class. A good example, someone may be an expert at using the Galil sniper but when you compare the stats/play styles of the Galil on average users, you may feel that other semi-automatic snipers out classed it. So just because a gun is rated "lower" than others doesn't mean the gun is "bad" or anything, it just means it doesn't compare well with other guns in it's class.

Excellent Guns - Flexible guns that excel in their class and are considered good enough for professional play.

SubMachine Guns

MP7 - 9.31 (1510 Ratings)
AKS74U - 9.31 (1368 Ratings)
SR-2M Veresk - 9.2 (1080 Ratings)
Bizon PP-19 - 9.17 (1091 Ratings)
Kriss Super V - 9.12 (1488 Ratings)
K1A1 - 9.03 (1150 Ratings)

Shotguns

Saiga12 - 9.09 (1561 Ratings)
Benelli M1014 - 9 (1224 Ratings)

Assault Rifle

AK47 - 9.34 (1973 Ratings)
M14 EBR - 9.23 (2417 Ratings)
HK416 - 9.17 (1844 Ratings)
G3A3 - 9.17 (1450 Ratings)
Sako Rk.95 - 9.16 (2110 Ratings)
SA58 Para - 9.14 (1877 Ratings)
M16A2 - 9.12 (1226 Ratings)
M4A1 - 9.04 (1651 Ratings)
FN-FNC - 9.04 (1153 Ratings)
SG550 - 9.02 (1228 Ratings)
AK-107BIS 9.01 (311 Ratings)
REMMINGTON R4 - 9 (381 Ratings)

Sniper Rifles

TPG-1 - 9.41 (1985 Ratings)
M24 - 9.34 (1211 Ratings)
AWM - 9.26 (1733 Ratings)
FR-F2 - 9.26 (1527 Ratings)
DSR-1 9.2 (756 Ratings)
PGM .338 - 9.1 (779 Ratings)
Dragunov SVD - 9.06 (980 Ratings)
SV-98 - 9.05 (1292 Ratings)
Knight SR25 - 9.02 (1328 Ratings)

Handgun

Beretta M92FS - 9.68 (1193 Ratings)
Glock21C - 9.41 (627 Ratings)
TMP - 9.09 (720 Ratings)

Lethal Grenades

M67 - 9.57 (1423 Ratings)
MK3A2 - 9.52 (1206 Ratings)

Smoke Grenades

M18 Blue - 9.68 (417 Ratings)
M18 Red - 9.63 (712 Ratings)
M18 Purple - 9.62 (433 Ratings)
M18 Yellow - 9.53 (558 Ratings)

Good - Guns that are very good, but lack the flexibility of their superior cousins and for the most part are not suited for professional play, with exceptions.

Shotguns

FN TPS - 8.89 (1107 Ratings)
Remmington 870 - 8.84 (1170 Ratings)

SubMachine Guns

Uzi - 8.97 (892 Ratings)
MP5A3 - 8.89 (776 Ratings)
CALICO M950 - 8.84 (188 Ratings)
KBP PP2000 - 8.77 (767 Ratings)
MP5 SD5 - 8.70 (665 Ratings)
SG552 Commando - 8.67 (844 Ratings)
P90 - 8.64 (842 Ratings)
M4 Spectre - 8.62 (1146 Ratings)

Assault Rifles

AN-94 - 8.88 (1564 Ratings)
L85A2 - 8.86 (1294 Ratings)
AK-74M - 8.83 (1168 Ratings)
G36 - 8.82 (1066 Ratings)
TAR-21 - 8.64 (958 Ratings)

Sniper Rifles

VSS Vintorez - 8.98 (1529 Ratings)
WA2000 - 8.83 (1078 Ratings)
HK417 - 8.75 (534 Ratings)

Handgun

Mk.23 Socom - 8.92 (1058 Ratings)
Stechkin APS - 8.84 (784 Ratings)

Grenade

AN-M8 HC - 9.16 (725 Ratings)
M116A1 - 9.1 (822 Ratings)

Average - Guns that are exemplary of the class using it, but are rigidly inflexible or are guns that try to "class out". Definitely not professional play, only for fun.

SubMachine Guns

UMP45 - 8.56 (664 Ratings)
A2 Commando - 8.54 (125 Ratings)
MP5K-PDW - 8.52 (872 Ratings)

Assault Rifles

C7A2 - 8.58 (1012 Ratings)
RX4-Storm - 8.56 (1083 Ratings)
CR-21 - 8.55 (378 Ratings)
AUG-A1 - 8.54 (915 Ratings)
OTS-14 Groza - 8.45 (1042 Ratings)
FAMAS F1 - 8.27 (1291 Ratings)

Sniper Rifles

TPG-1 Epko - 8.46 (335 Ratings)
IMI99SR - 8.3 (1139 Ratings)
Blaser R93 - 8.28 (373 Ratings)
MSG90A1 - 8.24 (1096 Ratings)

Handguns

CZ75 - 8.51 (573 Ratings)
INGRAM MAC10 - 8.43 (127 Ratings)

Poor - Guns you simply do not use. They do not excel and are outclassed by others in their own category. To be used only to humiliate or for the "Lulz".

Shotgun

SPAS-12 - 8.75 (598 Ratings)
SPAS-15 - 6.76 (2447 Ratings)

Assault Rifles

AK47 PREDATOR - 7.86 (244 Ratings)
SG556 - 7.76 (1264 Ratings)
FN F2000 - 7.74 (1158 Ratings)
Robinson XCR - 7.05 (1116 Ratings)
K2 Rail - 6.44 (3783 Ratings)

Sniper Rifles

Galil Sniper - 7.08 (2037 Ratings)

Handguns

P226 - 8.24 (718 Ratings)
Skorpion Vz61 - 7.76 (544 Ratings)

Credits: chiakinakamura from UAVA and other KAVA players for their inputs

Thanks and I'm going to write some basic reviews of RM and PM guns plus Demolition guide in few days. Kinda busy these few days with my studies. Anyway those lowly rated guns are not OP but you should put it as 'unpopular' for majority of AVA players. Frankly AVA weapons are like Apple's products, based on 'marketing' and positive comments, thus the weapons will become the main selection on everybody mind. For example Para and M14EBR are kinda equal in most aspects, but why majority of players chose Para is simply because a lot of players are using them including those top clans, through positive recommendations in forums and not to forget those beautiful video of frags in Youtube which gave the weapon a 'WOW' factor, thus increases the weapon's popularity. But I couldn't deny that some lowly rated weapons are as good as the highly rated ones, but too bad they didn't get enough attention from players.

Oh, I thought you meant M4A1 is the compulsory weapon for RM in IeSF because there are one or two players that were using Sako. Yeah, and since UAVA released M4MK3, it would be the next choice for players if Para is banned again.

I have done some experiments with my clan mates in UAVA and I felt like Mythbuster AVA style Actually FR-F2 Quickscope does increase the scoping speed, not slightly as you mentioned but maybe slightly slightly, it's kinda difficult to find the exact word to describe it That's why quite a majority of players use FR-F2 in CQC other than DSR-1. Btw since this is a guide based on texts, it's best for the players to judge by themselves in game. I just provide the best possible and simple guide for starters. As for your hidden stats, I'm not sure where did you get your info but I did experiment earlier with my clan mates using stop watch, lol. The Sharpshooter scope increases only slightly the scoping speed by 0.2-0.4ms compared to the default one. It wouldn't be noticeable through naked eyes therefore I put it as almost the same as the default. Of course it falls short of AWM scoping speed. Yeah, as for the DSR-1, I have made some corrections in my guide, added the word 'noticeably'. Thanks for your input.

This post has been edited by Valerius: Oct 18 2011, 11:04 PM

Oh, but in my case I believe for FR-F2 Quick Scope is faster than SS. If I have free time today or tml, I will experiment with my clan mates, with videos of course if possible.

Actually I measured the 0.2-0.4ms using stop watch, me and my 3 other clan mates each recorded the scoping speed on our own using stop watch, means from no scope to scoping takes how long to complete. We did it separately and averaged it out to minimise any errors. This experiment was for FR-F2 SS and the default one. *Busted*

Yeah sure, you could do the guides on Para and AWM. Btw there's aren't many AWM users in UAVA, what's your IGN in UAVA? Maybe I have seen you somewhere in the game or even pubs with you before, since I only knew a handful of awesome AWM players.

I also haven't been in game for few days, just an hour ytd for some experiments with guns. Been busy studying for finals. Wow, that was fast that you got a clan logo already, everybody seems hyped up eh=P Will PM you if I thought of any cool unique clan name. I wouldn't mind both, either for scrims or fun pubs, but for now since there are a lot of new players, training to improve and playing for fun are the main priorities right Btw if you were to set up a clan, don't forget the voice comm system, I prefer using TeamSpeak over Mumble and Ventrilo.

This post has been edited by Valerius: Oct 20 2011, 01:30 AM

Hmm, did you follow according to the steps in first post in dling the client?
DL the client, register in PlayFPS website, then log in using Internet Explorer (Must install ActiveX), then the client will launch for auto patch.
And what ISP are you using?

This post has been edited by Valerius: Oct 20 2011, 01:42 AM

Yeah, actually TeamSpeak is the best voice comm software for gaming comm so far. I have been using it in UAVA too. And fyi, TeamSpeak has a server in Thailand, that's why it has balanced ping and voice output. Btw how's your patch? Done or still not moving? Eh, you are also from SA right, grab and intro some of SA players into AVA, make it more interesting and merrier!!!

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Added on October 20, 2011, 1:12 pmBtw here's a gameplay + frags video from ex-Defkon gl0ck.

Love the part when he took a peek in Airplane map where the player hiding behind a box and bam! Headshot!!! That's how top player in US plays..lol

Defkon SnowShovel PGM gameplay video

Look at the wallbang

This post has been edited by Valerius: Oct 21 2011, 01:59 AM

Basically PlayFPS, PlayPark, PlayID all are under Asiasoft. Asiasoft is the parent company, that's why you can use @Cash to reload.
Come on guys, join this game!!!

This post has been edited by Valerius: Oct 20 2011, 09:17 PM

Hopefully you can resolve your PC problems and meet you in-game tmr. Couldn't wait to check my ping in MY server. I'm wondering too if we could log into MY server using Thai PlayID, but logging into Thai server and then change into MY server, definitely can be done, tried it just now. Guess I will just pass the CBT of MY server, lazy to create a new char and start all over again, plus not a fan of those free CBT weapons. TeamSpeak is better compared to others, and if you need help in setting the program, just PM me. Frag cutscenes are like child's play to me because they fast forwarded a lot and cut all those boring bits. Prefer a mix of gameplay and frags videos. Yeah, watched the video, stunning and beautiful.

Sorry to hear that Darth, hopefully can pubs with you in-game soon. Well, my ping in MY server hovers around 20-40, whereas in TH server it's 60-90. Btw I'm using Streamyx 4MB line. I also want some update on UNIFI player's ping in MY server.

Yeah, the Valerius in UAVA is me and I usually spent my time in Demo Random. Have another character Valocity which is just for fun. Anyway I noticed you have a clan member named Apogeebiivn something like that, damn he's a real pro in sniping

Wow, just a few days I didn't online, it's already page 7. Plus more players

Darth, check your PM. I have sent you a few suggestions on clan names.

So long didn't reply in this thread
This weekend you wanna kambing where? Btw your IGN is Pengganas is it?

Yo Darth, Imma currently busy with my finals now That's why I seldom log into the game, how I miss those rifles and sniper shots
But next week I will attain my freedom Apa video you wanna me grab?
Anyway until now takde hot female players that play this game?

Yo Darth, finally dah 'merdeka' Time for some scoping Anyway what time you guys usually log into the game? Usually I noticed everyone offline all the time. Oh, the sentence is a lyric from a song, entah apa maksud

Fck, I'm pissed. Kept dc-ing today in most matches, was clutching 1vs4 in Demo and dc-ed again...zzzzz