The Oppressor Spoils Freemode Events

[DarkSavageDeathlyCloud]

 

 

The Oppressor is the single worst addition to GTA online and perhaps the series as a whole. There is simply no place for this kind of unrealistic sci-fi saints rowish sh*te in GTA and if you're a true fan of GTA (your first GTA or the one you played the most is not V), there's no valid argument you could muster to say otherwise.

 

 

Don't need a valid argument. Just look at Armed air crafts and especially jets with unlimited magic ammo. Always on blips and BST. Land vehciles that can take 8 or more explosives to blow up. And the FL ruiner.

 

Talk about un-realistic. In what world can you by a unlimited life time supply of fighter jets if you just buy ONE jet.. that comes with unlimited magic ammo..

 

The flying bike is just the cherry on top.. of a bullsh*t sundae.

 

Next update i just assume a mini nuke launcher Fallout style will be added.. Why not? This game lost its edge a long time ago. Who cares?

 

Once you get enough practice with the Oppressor, especially combined with the lightweight glitch, you can use it as a mini jet against ground players and other aircrafts. Plus, the Oppressor is much harder to take out compared to a jet.

 

Yea but that rocket limit though...

Sure it hunts anything not jets that does not bail from its vehicle, but besides that...

 

I have not even come across an oppressor user that actually can properly aim his rockets to a human/player target.

[Arrows to Athens]

 

 

 

The Oppressor is the single worst addition to GTA online and perhaps the series as a whole. There is simply no place for this kind of unrealistic sci-fi saints rowish sh*te in GTA and if you're a true fan of GTA (your first GTA or the one you played the most is not V), there's no valid argument you could muster to say otherwise.

 

 

Don't need a valid argument. Just look at Armed air crafts and especially jets with unlimited magic ammo. Always on blips and BST. Land vehciles that can take 8 or more explosives to blow up. And the FL ruiner.

 

Talk about un-realistic. In what world can you by a unlimited life time supply of fighter jets if you just buy ONE jet.. that comes with unlimited magic ammo..

 

The flying bike is just the cherry on top.. of a bullsh*t sundae.

 

Next update i just assume a mini nuke launcher Fallout style will be added.. Why not? This game lost its edge a long time ago. Who cares?

 

Once you get enough practice with the Oppressor, especially combined with the lightweight glitch, you can use it as a mini jet against ground players and other aircrafts. Plus, the Oppressor is much harder to take out compared to a jet.

 

Yea but that rocket limit though...

Sure it hunts anything not jets that does not bail from its vehicle, but besides that...

 

I have not even come across an oppressor user that actually can properly aim his rockets to a human/player target.

 

Yeah, I've further added to my post now. The limited rockets is not a problem if you have MC. Without MC, you can always go passive mode, then quickly go to your MOC to get the rockets back.

[Happy Hunter]

Yea but that rocket limit though...

Sure it hunts anything not jets that does not bail from its vehicle, but besides that...

 

I have not even come across an oppressor user that actually can properly aim his rockets to a human/player target.

If you're part of an MC the limit is meaningless. Land, return vehicle to storage, spawn a new one with topped up ammo. That can be done in seconds, literally.

 

Most oppressor users just spam lock on missiles at stuff, but you can actually free aim and get hits on people on foot. It's quite effective when you do that.

 

Personally, I'm not bothered by people goofing around with it, doing free mode events, etc.

 

I would prefer it from a balance perspective if Rockstar stopped making it that one vehicle is far and beyond above the rest. But that's just their idea of balance I guess. Jets get a go, now this toy does, next time is anyone's guess.

 

Shame it can't just actually, you know, be somewhat balanced. But meh.

Edited August 10, 2017 by Happy Hunter

[DarkSavageDeathlyCloud]

 

Yea but that rocket limit though...

Sure it hunts anything not jets that does not bail from its vehicle, but besides that...

 

I have not even come across an oppressor user that actually can properly aim his rockets to a human/player target.

If you're part of an MC the limit is meaningless. Land, return vehicle to storage, spawn a new one with topped up ammo. That can be done in seconds, literally.

 

Most oppressor users just spam lock on missiles at stuff, but you can actually free aim and get hits on people on foot. It's quite effective when you do that.

 

Personally, I'm not bothered by people goofing around with it, doing free mode events, etc.

 

I would prefer it from a balance perspective if Rockstar stopped making it that one vehicle is far and beyond above the rest. But that's just their idea of balance I guess. Jets get a go, now this toy does, next time is anyone's guess.

 

Shame it can't just actually, you know, be somewhat balanced. But meh.

 

For that they need to do some serious nerfing by now man...(and buffing)

 

And heck, that is not gonna happen.

[Arrows to Athens]

 

 

Yea but that rocket limit though...

Sure it hunts anything not jets that does not bail from its vehicle, but besides that...

 

I have not even come across an oppressor user that actually can properly aim his rockets to a human/player target.

If you're part of an MC the limit is meaningless. Land, return vehicle to storage, spawn a new one with topped up ammo. That can be done in seconds, literally.

 

Most oppressor users just spam lock on missiles at stuff, but you can actually free aim and get hits on people on foot. It's quite effective when you do that.

 

Personally, I'm not bothered by people goofing around with it, doing free mode events, etc.

 

I would prefer it from a balance perspective if Rockstar stopped making it that one vehicle is far and beyond above the rest. But that's just their idea of balance I guess. Jets get a go, now this toy does, next time is anyone's guess.

 

Shame it can't just actually, you know, be somewhat balanced. But meh.

 

For that they need to do some serious nerfing by now man...(and buffing)

 

And heck, that is not gonna happen.

 

As of late 2016, EVERYTHING has become focused on shark cards, and nothing else. It's sad to see a decent company change its personality for the worst.

 

Where did it all go wrong?

Edited August 10, 2017 by Arrows to Athens

[Happy Hunter]

One thing I don't like, is that I can picture them tampering with the MC ability to spawn bikes thanks to this. Like back when they added a cooldown for PVs, because people were sick of people spawning endless Kurumas.

 

I'd hate to see the bike ability go because of this.

[Arrows to Athens]

One thing I don't like, is that I can picture them tampering with the MC ability to spawn bikes thanks to this. Like back when they added a cooldown for PVs, because people were sick of people spawning endless Kurumas.

 

I'd hate to see the bike ability go because of this.

They don't care. I'm f*cking tired of my interaction menu constantly glitching out and temporarily blocking access to some options, but they probably won't fix that, either.

Edited August 10, 2017 by Arrows to Athens

[DarkSavageDeathlyCloud]

One thing I don't like, is that I can picture them tampering with the MC ability to spawn bikes thanks to this. Like back when they added a cooldown for PVs, because people were sick of people spawning endless Kurumas.

 

I'd hate to see the bike ability go because of this.

was that one not rather implemented because of a dupe glitch ?

 

Correct me if i am wrong, after 3, 4 years filled with f*ckups, bad choices and errors, it is easy to lose track of things.

[Amy Vinewood]

if two oppressors are trying a freemode event then the better player wins right

 

 

Not always, it depends on which player stopped off in the editor before going online first

[.Vooodu.]

 

 

The Oppressor is the single worst addition to GTA online and perhaps the series as a whole. There is simply no place for this kind of unrealistic sci-fi saints rowish sh*te in GTA and if you're a true fan of GTA (your first GTA or the one you played the most is not V), there's no valid argument you could muster to say otherwise.

 

 

Don't need a valid argument. Just look at Armed air crafts and especially jets with unlimited magic ammo. Always on blips and BST. Land vehciles that can take 8 or more explosives to blow up. And the FL ruiner.

 

Talk about un-realistic. In what world can you by a unlimited life time supply of fighter jets if you just buy ONE jet.. that comes with unlimited magic ammo..

 

The flying bike is just the cherry on top.. of a bullsh*t sundae.

 

Next update i just assume a mini nuke launcher Fallout style will be added.. Why not? This game lost its edge a long time ago. Who cares?

 

Once you get enough practice with the Oppressor, especially combined with the lightweight glitch, you can use it as a mini jet against ground players and other aircrafts. Plus, the Oppressor is much harder to take out compared to a jet. Before, it was the jets' turn; now, it's the Opressors' turn.

 

They may have limited rockets, but with the MC, you can call it in within a few seconds, regardless of where you are, and get your rockets back just like that.

 

 

 

Lets be real here.. Jets are still the king grief machine. The Jet Bike does not even come close.

 

The Jet bike is useful against players in vehicles, especially "run aways" And next to useless against players on foot or who take cover in specific areas.

 

Who cares about getting rockets right back. Most armed vehicles have unlimited ammo.. And players can instantly refill ammo with the quick menu.

 

I usually call in my normal bike when an Oppressor targets me. And then play a hybrid game of jet dodge/pick up. And try to sucker them into crashing the bike or into and area where flight and rockets can be used against them.

 

On the flip side.. I still prefer to use my normal bike. As soon as anyone in an OP vehicle targets me..I got OTR, switch bikes to Oppressor and dive bomb the crap out of them. APCS, Insurgents.. Don't care. If you can't come at me fairly don't expect the same in return. Is basically my moto.

 

Now someone comes at me in normal vehicle.. using normal weapons.. I drop the Oppressor. Its over kill.. Not needed and people on foot are easier to deal with, with a normal bike.

Edited August 10, 2017 by .Vooodu.

[Arrows to Athens]

 

 

 

The Oppressor is the single worst addition to GTA online and perhaps the series as a whole. There is simply no place for this kind of unrealistic sci-fi saints rowish sh*te in GTA and if you're a true fan of GTA (your first GTA or the one you played the most is not V), there's no valid argument you could muster to say otherwise.

 

 

Don't need a valid argument. Just look at Armed air crafts and especially jets with unlimited magic ammo. Always on blips and BST. Land vehciles that can take 8 or more explosives to blow up. And the FL ruiner.

 

Talk about un-realistic. In what world can you by a unlimited life time supply of fighter jets if you just buy ONE jet.. that comes with unlimited magic ammo..

 

The flying bike is just the cherry on top.. of a bullsh*t sundae.

 

Next update i just assume a mini nuke launcher Fallout style will be added.. Why not? This game lost its edge a long time ago. Who cares?

 

Once you get enough practice with the Oppressor, especially combined with the lightweight glitch, you can use it as a mini jet against ground players and other aircrafts. Plus, the Oppressor is much harder to take out compared to a jet. Before, it was the jets' turn; now, it's the Opressors' turn.

 

They may have limited rockets, but with the MC, you can call it in within a few seconds, regardless of where you are, and get your rockets back just like that.

 

 

 

Lets be real here.. Jets are still the king grief machine. The Jet Bike does not even come close.

 

The Jet bike is useful against players in vehicles, especially "run aways" And next to useless against players on foot or who take cover in specific areas.

 

Who cares about getting rockets right back. Most armed vehicles have unlimited ammo.. And players can instantly refill ammo with the quick menu.

 

I usually call in my normal bike when an Oppressor targets me. And then play a hybrid game of jet dodge/pick up. And try to sucker them into crashing the bike or into and area where flight and rockets can be used against them.

 

On the flip side.. I still prefer to use my normal bike. As soon as anyone in an OP vehicle targets me..I got OTR, switch bikes to Oppressor and dive bomb the crap out of them. APCS, Insurgents.. Don't care. If you can't come at me fairly don't expect the same in return. Is basically my moto.

 

Now someone comes at me in normal vehicle.. using normal weapons.. I drop the Oppressor. Its over kill.. Not needed and people on foot are easier to deal with, with a normal bike.

 

Jets are nowhere near as prevalent as before. All I'm seeing are Oppressors, and if there is a jet in the session, he's never dominating the lobby.

[CosmicBuffalo]

"Jets are nowhere near as prevalent as before. All I'm seeing are Oppressors, and if there is a jet in the session, he's never dominating the lobby."

 

I agree, but the thing that stops jets is the explosive sniper which is fine. The oppressor is soooo much easier to harass people with. If someone is using one, they may not get a lot of kills, but you literally can do nothing that involves vehicles except IE and GR sales, and that is questionable as it easily can get behind any vehicle. You can still jet grief or float around on your own bike. R* needs to make all businesses vehciles lock on resistant. Not even really complaining because I have been doing all GR in public and have had very little problems. 50 plus sales 95 percent success...90 percent supply collection for 600 GR supply runs. But MC businesses much lower cause of lockons.

[CrysisAverted]

Jets are nowhere near as prevalent as before.

They're more common thanks to the oppressor being a JET bike

[LL Cool L]

 

if two oppressors are trying a freemode event then the better player wins right

Not always, it depends on which player stopped off in the editor before going online first

starting my game with the editor has become routine....

[LL Cool L]

 

 

 

hipsters all of you...hating on the best item lool

maybe it shouldn't have been added but it has now and I love it, I don't even use it to fight, just travel....

 

I reason ill say it is fair is because it s available for everyone, you don't need to spend real money or pre order or have a limited edition version of the game

if two oppressors are trying a freemode event then the better player wins right

 

remember when the tank was a beast? when some1 pulled it out what did you do? grab yours, fight fire with fire.....

 

 

What about the players who didn't had the tank, or explosives to fight against it? f*ck them, right?

Same sh*t with the opressor, really.

Then they had to run, team up to take it down, steal it, etc - it was not the end of the world if you got owned by a tank...

So if you want to win those events, you gotta pay for millions for the bike to have a chance, otherwise you lose.

Well if you want the best performing items do you not have to pay for them? I will use the best items at my disposal....its capitalism not communism, this is the game, this is life, where is this not the case other than communist countries, if we race, I will use the fastest car, rockets or not, fight - best gun, air race - best plane - and so on...

 

In other words, that is pay-to-win, and you are advocating it, good to know.

Well, I mean the game is literally based around MONEY, look at the bloody logo, its a dollar $ign V, R* made this clear before the game came out, everything we do in this game is to make money.....I mean come on, that is literally the game

 

And it's also good to know that you have no idea how to make a balanced gameplay, but I will give you a clue:

 

-If you have to use an item to win against other player, because the other player is also using said item and no other item in the game can counter it, this makes said item overpowered.

By your logic any item that is the best item is overpowered, this is not pokemon, some items stand out above the rest and are priced accordingly, it sounds more like you cannot afford it....also it can be countered and killed so what are you talking about?

Bodak Yellow

Edited August 11, 2017 by LL Cool L

[DarkSavageDeathlyCloud]

Tank days were sh*t...running away from a tank was really hard.

 

Further i think the best item costing the most money should only go up partially.

If the best is alone at the top in what it does in a multiplayer game it is overpowered.

 

If nothing revolves around upping the quality of the game said game is having some really sh*tty developers.

They already make profit, yet they push things even further.

[Furry_Monkey]

I thought the tank days were awesome. It was a massive challenge to overcome a sudden "tank in the street" moment. Because of a glitch that allowed everyone to buy a tank (if they had enough $$$), there were more tanks than RPGs so it was mass carnage. That did upset some players, which I do understand, but personally I don't care about getting "killed" in GTAO so I saw it as nothing more than a fun challenge. Until the sniping glitch became prevalent it was either steal it or get your own tank out.

 

But by the by - that's opinion and nothing more. That said, so is this thread. I think the Oppressor has changed the game a lot, but it hasn't ruined a single thing. People are always resistant to change, but this game has changed many times since it came out, and we're all still breathing, so I guess we'll survive this latest change as well.

[DarkSavageDeathlyCloud]

If one wants insane challenges...go and do a sh*tty adversary mode.

[Furry_Monkey]

If one wants insane challenges...go and do a sh*tty adversary mode.

 

I don't like adversary modes. I like free roam, so I rather face challenges there. It's just a preference I'm expressing - I'm not suggesting it's facts and others are wrong if they don't agree.

 

I certainly don't like sh*tty adversary modes

Edited August 11, 2017 by Furry_Monkey

[.Vooodu.]

 

 

 

 

The Oppressor is the single worst addition to GTA online and perhaps the series as a whole. There is simply no place for this kind of unrealistic sci-fi saints rowish sh*te in GTA and if you're a true fan of GTA (your first GTA or the one you played the most is not V), there's no valid argument you could muster to say otherwise.

 

 

Don't need a valid argument. Just look at Armed air crafts and especially jets with unlimited magic ammo. Always on blips and BST. Land vehciles that can take 8 or more explosives to blow up. And the FL ruiner.

 

Talk about un-realistic. In what world can you by a unlimited life time supply of fighter jets if you just buy ONE jet.. that comes with unlimited magic ammo..

 

The flying bike is just the cherry on top.. of a bullsh*t sundae.

 

Next update i just assume a mini nuke launcher Fallout style will be added.. Why not? This game lost its edge a long time ago. Who cares?

 

Once you get enough practice with the Oppressor, especially combined with the lightweight glitch, you can use it as a mini jet against ground players and other aircrafts. Plus, the Oppressor is much harder to take out compared to a jet. Before, it was the jets' turn; now, it's the Opressors' turn.

 

They may have limited rockets, but with the MC, you can call it in within a few seconds, regardless of where you are, and get your rockets back just like that.

 

 

 

Lets be real here.. Jets are still the king grief machine. The Jet Bike does not even come close.

 

The Jet bike is useful against players in vehicles, especially "run aways" And next to useless against players on foot or who take cover in specific areas.

 

Who cares about getting rockets right back. Most armed vehicles have unlimited ammo.. And players can instantly refill ammo with the quick menu.

 

I usually call in my normal bike when an Oppressor targets me. And then play a hybrid game of jet dodge/pick up. And try to sucker them into crashing the bike or into and area where flight and rockets can be used against them.

 

On the flip side.. I still prefer to use my normal bike. As soon as anyone in an OP vehicle targets me..I got OTR, switch bikes to Oppressor and dive bomb the crap out of them. APCS, Insurgents.. Don't care. If you can't come at me fairly don't expect the same in return. Is basically my moto.

 

Now someone comes at me in normal vehicle.. using normal weapons.. I drop the Oppressor. Its over kill.. Not needed and people on foot are easier to deal with, with a normal bike.

 

Jets are nowhere near as prevalent as before. All I'm seeing are Oppressors, and if there is a jet in the session, he's never dominating the lobby.

 

 

 

The reason for 'less' jets is that the explosive sniper and jet bike has thinned the herd.. To the point where only actually skilled jet pilots can actually dominate a lobby anymore.

 

Its sort of like Rock Paper Scissors with OP vehicles. I mean at this point, If you only look at OP weapons and vehicles its actually balanced somewhat. But that means you gotta ignore 90% of all the other vehicles and weapons.

Edited August 11, 2017 by .Vooodu.

[Wildfire_08]

Good outweighs the bad IMO. Jets have a tougher time now.

 

It makes no difference to jets dude... The only think that has made an impact on jets is the explosive sniper

 

And even that hasn't stopped Jets still being king of freemode, all you gotta do is fly low and use buildings and the lay of the land as cover just like most good pilots have been doing with buzzards for 2 + years.

 

Oppressors are nothing to the Jets, just like irritating little house flies that won't f*ck off... but they're easy to deal with once you turn your attention to them.

[Kushology]

Gotta agree with one point being discussed, an experienced pilot on the Oppressor WILL get jets, every time. They know the strengths and weaknesses.

 

Mix that with the current vehicle glitches, unstoppable. I don't use the no fall because I'm not a noob, I occasionally ragdoll myself into random wallbreaches all the time.

 

One air vehicle I would like to go against, is a Savage..all that rocket dodging would be a huge disadvantage for the Oppressor, but also something else to learn..of course, the Savage may need to be off-radar to get close enough considering its size and maneuverability.

[Arrows to Athens]

 

Jets are nowhere near as prevalent as before.

They're more common thanks to the oppressor being a JET bike

 

I wouldn't say so. Oppressors ARE the new jet.

[jwdrinkwaterjr]

I still haven't seen a single Oppressor. Not one. I must have real sh*tty luck getting put into sessions. Hardly any cool toys causing mayhem.

Normally I'm the only one driving an Insurgent. I've seen one half track. It killed me. One Insurgent custom PV. It killed me. And one APC after what looked like the biggest cop fight of all time. It was already dead.

I also haven't seen a Hydra. The only jets I see are the ones flying overhead toward the end of Pac Standard.

This leaves me sad.

[Gridl0k]

One air vehicle I would like to go against, is a Savage..all that rocket dodging would be a huge disadvantage for the Oppressor, but also something else to learn..of course, the Savage may need to be off-radar to get close enough considering its size and maneuverability.

 

To be a fair fight you'd have to be trying to kill the Savage by throwing your bike at it otherwise yeah it's gonna be quick.

[ntinoskonsta]

Honestly I think the Oppressor has balanced jets more than before, and the explosive sniper keeps them both in check. However the carnage has increased exponentially because of all the Oppressors and jets constantly fighting for dominance.

 

I also have a question about Oppressor duels: How does one go about winning in that situation? I remember getting in one and not a single rocket had hit before I ran out of rockets and booked it while he fell and died. This bike's dodging prowess is beyond me.

[.Vooodu.]

I also have a question about Oppressor duels: How does one go about winning in that situation? I remember getting in one and not a single rocket had hit before I ran out of rockets and booked it while he fell and died. This bike's dodging prowess is beyond me.

 

Stay grounded as much as you can and keep pointing in the direction they are comming at you.. The lower bike is usually at an advantage. Or the bike that can get behind the other bike.

 

So for example.. A jet bike is comming at you.. Just sit there and wait for a lock on sound. Once you hear it, boost toward them.. if they are low enough you can fire a rocket. If they up higher you can fly up into them. If you miss land before they can and do it again.,

 

And use the landscape to block line of sight when needed, like if they get behind you.

 

Flying straight at each other and jousting with rockets is usually a game of luck..and its much easier for both bikes to dodge rockets.

[AmyStone]

twats in Jets spoil free roam..... Oppressor is fun to fly and ride up buildings

 

Not any more. Two shots from explosive sniper and they're gone. It's my new sport.

[Cheesy_wotsit]

Good outweighs the bad IMO. Jets have a tougher time now.

 

No they don't, haven't been shot down once by an Oppressor have had more issue with someone towing an AA rig than I have had with Oppressors.

[DarkSavageDeathlyCloud]

Honestly I think the Oppressor has balanced jets more than before, and the explosive sniper keeps them both in check. However the carnage has increased exponentially because of all the Oppressors and jets constantly fighting for dominance.

 

I also have a question about Oppressor duels: How does one go about winning in that situation? I remember getting in one and not a single rocket had hit before I ran out of rockets and booked it while he fell and died. This bike's dodging prowess is beyond me.

the explosive sniper ? sure

the oppressor ? as useless against a good jet pilot as the homing launcher.