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Originally Posted by ThunderCactus
Gives LMGs more of an advantage in a way.
Only difference between an AEG and an LMG is the box mag. So being able to use full auto make it more advantageous in being able to cut down a squad running between buildings.
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In a modern life LMG has more of an advantage over an assault rifle because of it's higher capacity mag as well as an option of using standard assault rifle mags, no? Limit regular AEGs to it's standard capacity mags (30 per mag/45 for long RPK mags) and "normal" carrying capacity of mags for a specific weapon. Say, 300 rounds for an AK, 400 rounds for an M4. You can't realistically carry more on you and run with it, can you? Simple as that. People will stop spraying and will mostly use semi, I've seen it evolve from 2004 speed ball type things that last 5 minutes at most to guys going at it for 24 hours because they only have 300 bbs on them. If you limit people, they will only go FA for two reasons, to suppress during a confrontation or they are about to be shot.
I mostly attend WW2 themed events where we don't have LMGs and an MG cannot be fired on the run or standing etc. MGs have way more ammo and usually only provide cover and suppression as per original tactics. Even than, guys with airsoft Garands, Thompsons and so on were able to drain dug in MG position this summer. Took them really long time but at the end we ran out of bullets because we were surrounded.
P.S. Sorry, I didn't mention the fact that an M4 with 100 round drum mag should not be considered an LMG to begin with. If it's not airsoft form of a support weapon than I shouldn't play a role of one.