Underslung smoke launcher and IR/NV scope

Smoking a room and going in with the IR/NV is amazing.

Don't know why I don't see used more often.

Is the IR scope the same as the NV scope? I can't seem to find any scope for my carbines that are designated as IR.

I see this used all the time. It basically turns the entire game into an idiotic smoke filled mess.

Those scopes don't have enough downsides.

Hmm wasn't aware I might give this a shot. I imagine it would help break those bio lab deadlocks

I don't really care for them. In most situations you'll have at least a few enemies using IR/NV scopes and/or people on low graphics quality. Smoke isn't effective against either. I post this vid every time this stuff comes up but I think it's pretty important to the subject.

Disagree

It is worthless past short range since it basically cuts off all vision past like 20m or so

Also shooting into smoke is not fool proof as your tracers can still be seen

It is a decent tactic but does not work all the time, just like shooting the noob tube

honestly your best option in a sneaky disorienting tactic is flash bangs and even then its not a superb option.

I've seen it used in a Tech plant fight (before the new generators' placement), and it was awesome. Needs to be used more often.

Oh wow, on low settings the smoke might as well not even be there.

I've been planning to pick up flash bangs soon as I get my c4. I assume it blinds EVERYONE, including me if I stare at it? Does the enemy have to look at it or does it work from behind as long as there's no obstruction?