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almost 2 years ago - /u/Gruntr - Direct link

Originally posted by specter800

I've been paying attention when this happens to me and I don't know for sure, but I think what's happening based on experience and patch notes is:

Enemies start with an inherent inaccuracy and unpreparedness to prevent the "instant crackhead headshot" that were so common before. Once an enemy "engages" you, their accuracy and readiness increases at a predetermined rate per level. If you "disengage", their accuracy and readiness don't decrease so the next time you see them they're totally capable of the "instant crackhead headshot". I'm guessing this guy either saw you earlier or being so close to a gunfight set him to "engaged" mode and he no-scoped you.

Their accuracy decreases if they lose sight of you unless this is bugged. Issue here is likely something else as he’s turning 90 degrees while moving instantly pointing to something else. Possibly was already targeting the player but he wasn’t strafing?

almost 2 years ago - /u/Gruntr - Direct link

Originally posted by specter800

Yeah I think it wasn't signaled or a glitch in the accuracy decrease. I've had guys strafe corners and jumpscare me before so they can definitely do it, something else went wrong here.

Yeah it’s a tricky thing. Lots can go wrong, especially when networking is involved (if it is here). There are so many things it can be, but I’m sure we will find it soon enough.