Monte Grappa - Operations | Faction Weapons
A few nights ago I played one of the most enjoyable Operations matches I’ve had in a long time on BF1. The server only allowed the Gewehr 98 and M1903 Springfield, and honestly, it completely changed the feel of the game.
It may not be for everyone, but it felt far more immersive and grounded than the usual “everyone runs the meta automatic weapon” experience.
It also made the factions feel distinct again instead of every side using the same optimized loadouts. The atmosphere was incredible — entire lines trading bolt-action rifle fire during Operations was chaotic in a way modern shooters rarely capture anymore, imo.
I’d genuinely love to see faction-based loadouts become relevant again in shooters. Restrictions can actually make games feel more authentic and tactical.