C4 with the riot shield IME is harder than the throwing knife. When throwing anything you are exposed for a split second, you don't have to do anything after throwing the knife, just hope it hits someone. With C4 you have to wait for it to land, then click the button again, leaving you exposed twice. It works sometimes but the throwing knife is easier to survive than with C4. All IME of course.
Pretty easy actually. When I go Riot I usually use throwing knife and hardline and have no trouble racking up kills. C4 would actually be easier, but I'm hoping to get a game winner with the throwing knife.
Had another good game the other night on Sub Base, using my M/LW/C class but with a Spas as my secondary instead of my usual D.Eagle/Tac Knife. Went 28-11, all Spas kills. Sure I stayed in the area below the server room, and kept racking up kills. After the game a guy on the other team was bitching about getting pwned by me and the Spas.
I don't get it, you knew I was there because I took you out at least 5 times, it's not my fault you're too stupid to try another tactic. BTW, this same person was also quick scoping, so he was being a little hypocritical IMO.
Sure it's cheap, but damn man after the 4th or 5th time getting raped, one would think a different strategy is in order. I'm sure he filed a complaint like a little sissy.