Browncow...
I disagree about your point with the scopes. Truth be told, I sometimes use scopes in CQB as well, but not for the fps... it's to see. I own a RAVE card, and my computer is nex to a window, I get about 14 fps, I am suffering from the same smypotms as you do. The only reason I use a scope is to see on some maps like Kosovo or MWH and the like. If all the guns in the game had flashlights, you wouldn't catch me dead using a scope.
BECAUSE ITS UNREALISTIC.
You would lose a damn eye if you RAN with your eye to a scope. Watch it hit the ground, than you bash your eye to pieces when it smacks into the scope.
Come to think of it, that might be a *fun* solution
Not everyone sucks and they can't aim... I am willing to bet alot of playeres on these forums are kick ass players. Not to brag, but I "usually" place 1st-3rd place, averaging about 2 kills per round (makes me feel bad if I can only kill one or no guys a round... it, like you brough up, means I am not doing my part for the team).
For examaple, I could go to my LAN place and play CS, and totally dominate the opposition... even though it is "hollywood" realstic. Not that it isn't fun; I think it is, but I don't like it nearly as much as INF.
And hitting targets with the scope is a hell of alot easier than aiming with iron sights in the dark (or light for that matter). You can never go wrong with an ACOG. Use one, and your score will rise exponentially.
It does NOT take that much skill to use an ACOG. Actually, it takes very little skill compared to iron sights. And it gives you a HUGE bonus. Ever wonder why ALMOST every player on the publics bring with them either a shotgun, M16/ACOG/M203 or Sig551/ACOG/LAM? Because they are unbalanced currently... people will use the unbalanced weapon.
And moving slower DOES ecnourage more teamwork. Just try Strike-Force. THere is literally tons of teamwork now that players alone are not nearly as effective (though there are occurences... one man killing five men is enough cause for a salute).
Browncow, if you are really good at the game without teammates, than why worry about these changes? You can *still* kick ass like you said, it makes no damn difference. So why not let people who want teamwork have these changes?
yurch: Can UT support up to 64 players? And if it can, I can't imagine the framerates