Why do some guns not have 2x/1x optics?

Discussion in 'PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion' started by a4555in, Apr 21, 2014.

  1. a4555in

    Take the orion for example..it has sights from 1x to 4x, but no 2x!
    Why is this?I don't think these weapons will be too op with these sights.
  2. z1967

    Because SOE balance logic. 2x is the most popular sight so therefore some weapons do not get to have it whilst others do. Aside from that, the Orion will do better with a 1x or IR/NV more often than not.
  3. EvilKoala

    To make weapons seem more different through the use of completely arbitrary limitations.
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  4. Ghosty11

    ^ This.

    In the case of the Orion, it probably best that it does not have the 2x sight, because at ranges were the 2x sight is advantageous, you should be using a different weapon.
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  5. KnightCole

    Yeah, T16....its 2x please and thank you?...it would to good to drop a x2 on that gun...it might actually be a decent weapon at its intended ranges then. 3.4x is a bit much, 1x is to little..iron sights are nice enough I guess...but 2x would do that weapon good.
  6. SpcFarlen

    You cant have a 2x sight because its a close range weapon.... BUT YOU CAN HAVE A 4x!!!!!!
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