M14 - Black Ops Multiplayer Weapon Guide

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In this episode, we're covering the third weapon in the assault rifle category - the M14.
It's a semi-automatic weapon in-game, and is unlocked at level 9.
Originating from the United States, the M14 was adopted by the US army in 1957, and was standard issue from 1959 until it was replaced by the M16 in 1970.
Essentially a derivation of the M1 Garand, with the introduction of a removable magazine, replacing the earlier en-bloc clip used in the Garand, and with the addition of the capability of fully-automatic fire.
This technically makes the M14 a Battle rifle, rather than an assault rifle, as it fires a full-sized cartridge with selective-fire.
After a series of prototypes made post World-War 2, the M14 trumped the FN FAL in the US Army's testing and saw its first action in the Vietnam War.
Although unwieldy and not ideal for jungle combat, it performed adequately until superceded by the lightweight, more modern design of the M16.
The M14 remains in use today, however - although not ideal for general infantry use it's found a niche in the Designated Marksman Role, and as part of the M21 and later M24 Sniper Weapons Systems.
Magazine capacity is 20 rounds, identical to the other semi-automatic rifle - the FAL.
Extended mags will give you 30 rounds per magazine.
The cartridge fired is the NATO standard rifle cartridge - the 7.62 by 51 millimetre.
This calibre's roots lie in the earlier, larger 30-aught-6 rifle cartridge, as fired by the earlier M1903 Springfield rifle.
Essentially a shortened variant, the new cartridge was to be known commercially as the .308 Winchester before being adopted as the NATO standard in 1954.
Damage in-game is the highest of all weapons in the assault rifle category - only the sniper rifles deal more damage per shot.
At just two hits to the body at close range - and 3 at a distance, the M14 shares the same damage profile as the FAL - but boasts a greater multiplier to the head and neck, for a greater chance at a two-shot kill.
This means that, even at long range, a single headshot with another to the body is sufficient to kill - where with the FAL you'd need two headshots.
Firecap is standard for the single-shot weapons, at 625 rounds per minute.
Generally speaking, this cap isn't much of a hindrance - as shooting at that rate would compound the very high level of recoil.
Although high, the recoil can be tamed by moderating your fire rate depending on your distance from your target - waiting for the recoil to settle to an acceptable level before firing again.
Aim time is standard for the assault rifles, and reload is among the slowest but manageable nonetheless, at 2.4 seconds.
One of the key aspects to using the assault rifles is to ensure you're firing from a good position - whether on the offence or in a defensive role you need to ensure that you're using available cover to maximum effect.
The more of your player model you expose to the enemy, the easier it is for your foe to hit you - and landing accurate shots with a weapon like the M14 under fire is very tricky indeed.
When choosing a firing location, you should try and find a position that provides as much coverage as possible - ideally cover should extend to just underneath your point of aim.
In Call Of Duty your point of aim is centred on your head, so if your sights are just above cover, all your opponent will see is the very top of your character model - little more than a pair of eyes and a helmet.
Any available cover can be used to your advantage - even corners can be used to some effect, as you can control the angle of exposure and take complete cover when at risk of incoming fire - useful when reloading.
The M14 is the most powerful weapon in the assault rifle category - outclassing even the FAL thanks to its superior multipliers.
It also boasts a superior hipfire spread when compared to the FAL, something which will occasionally come in useful should you be taken by surprise.
Its main downside is its heavy recoil, forcing you to limit your rate of fire to preserve accuracy.
Compared to the automatic weapons, it's likely you'll fare less well in close quarters - although you'll only need two hits to kill, the weapon with the faster rate of fire often comes out on top.
Good use of cover or getting on target first can help, but something like an SMG or the FAMAS will be tough to beat.
Still, if employed correctly and carefully you can engineer situations in your favour - with a claymore to watch your back and the use of long sightlines and cover you can keep your enemy at arm's reach.
As a counter to its damage, the M14 has the most severe recoil in the assault rifle category, but it can be tamed with careful shooting - and it's hard to argue against a two-shot kill.

[@emeraldsstudio8352]

I love Ahoy’s scripts. “The M14 isn’t ideal up close but the under-barrel attachments aren’t really a solution.”

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

Proceeds to water groups of enemies with a flame thrower.

[@thekronkueror7198]

you have a perfect voice. you should work as a movie narrator or a news anchor!

[@aidanseibel7570]

Majestic_GAM3R exactly

[@nodubstephere1008]

This meme was made by M14 Gang

[@mrdeadespeon7088]

Really?

[@nodubstephere1008]

@@mrdeadespeon7088 No.

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M14 Gang 4 life

[@shadowknight743]

@@nodubstephere1008 oh.

[@Andrlz_]

Fal>

[@TheIntenseGamer987]

"The grenade launcher isn't really fitting to the M14" Gets a triple feed.

[@hewkii7157]

I don't want no teenage queen! i just want my M14!

[@shadowthrowdatyeet3388]

hell yea yeehaw

[@cortex8239]

@@shadowthrowdatyeet3388 You- idiot! You fucked up the line!

[@sonicdash9652]

Why "Historia Reiss" came in my mind as "teenage queen"?

[@PewPewBeets]

Interesting fact: the version seen in game is the M14E2 LMG.

[@Dabadi4834]

Sgt.Beets coolio

[@alejandraandrade2623]

:O

[@johnathanpumpernickel5532]

what the fuck is that, i’m assuming it’s from the grip

[@Dabadi4834]

Johnathan Pumpernickel it means the m14 in game is the lmg variant

[@colonelstriker2519]

Hol up I never knew the m14 had a lmg variant

[@weakestlink20]

Such an underrated weapon by the community. So many people swear by the FN FAL's smaller upwards recoil and option for Dual Mags and ignore the M14's neat advantages (Grip, exclusively vertical recoil, and having the default AR hip-fire spread).

[@weakestlink20]

I cant think of a name yea i know its kinda wierd I'd assume that you're the moronic one to be bothered by this for no apparent reason, and that you ironically called me a dumbass right after you misused the word "your". Go the fuck away and do something more productive than pointing out nonexistent errors and humiliating yourself.

[@weakestlink20]

I cant think of a name yea i know its kinda wierd It really makes you look stupid to call me a "dumbass" when you can't even use words properly. You can't even spell properly either, so why the fuck are you trying to chew me out for my "stupidity" when you can't even spell properly, use proper grammar and use words properly?

[@weakestlink20]

I cant think of a name yea i know its kinda wierd Because it makes your statement appear less valid and relevant. To put it into simpler terms, you look silly trying to call me a dumbass.

[@sonictheawesomehedgehog9459]

+weakestlink20 I agree

[@maltemolin9787]

I agree 100% with you , weakestlink

[@mrgumbwit5307]

I just love the phrase spy plane ready for deployment in spetznaz voice at 4:47

[@somedude3977]

MrGumbwit I heard that as soon is I read this comment

[@9wowable]

This post was made by M14 Gang

[@spengbabsquorponts2064]

Imagine unironically using an olympia

[@threadspool]

Steady Aim is a beast with this thing. Surprisingly effective, working well in a closer-range support role.

[@tacocatbellgaming]

And again, another one of my favorite weapons in the game

[@megalodoff]

Your voice is so soothing, I've destroyed teams lately whilst listening to your voice, your class advice is actually amazing. You provide the insight needed to make the difference between a win and a loss. Thank you

[@XboxAhoy]

@Bigboomar The guides lend a degree of structure to playing Black Ops. I actually quite look forward to the challenge of getting to grips with a new weapon every week.

[@XboxAhoy]

@TheCavsman22 The less flinch is a nice bonus - but it's only a factor if you take incoming fire. Stay in cover and your opponent won't stand a chance of hitting you.

[@ADOGZ2001]

Great commentary, incredible detail, and lowkey nice as hell 10/10

[@GuardOfEden2023]

watching these vids in 2021 and their still entertaining and informative, good work Ahoy (2021 gang)

[@Tomikos995]

M14 is really powerful if you can use it. It was hard to use at first but with practice I learned how to use it and I could use it effectively at any range. I also got double dogs with it which is really good for me as I'm usually bad in getting good killstreaks.

[@XboxAhoy]

@TheImafan Warlord's a waste when only using one attachment. Sleight of Hand is good on anything, particularly when playing for clips.

[@mewatchvideo1234]

It's so nice to have someone who actually knows something about guns talking about them in game guides.You remind me of "TOP 10:Combat Rifles". Great videos, nice job.

[@Nova7_the_insane]

That's the reason is Ahoy 10x better than the idiots who make guides today. They don't know jackshit. It's nice to watch someone who speaks the same language

[@slapshot1997]

The grip was essential when using this gun. I preferred this gun over the FAL, the FAL had really heavy and unusual recoil.

[@Zechbenne]

the choice of a professional.

[@weakestlink20]

+Zechbenne I can see why one would prefer the FN FAL (especially the Dual Mag option), but M14 is better overall.

[@kitchenjail3546]

A _real_ professional would take an AR-10 over either any day of the week.

[@Milk-zn4yc]

The choice of the Marine Corp.

[@lehtokurppa7824]

@@kitchenjail3546 Pffttt

[@kitchenjail3546]

Lehtokurppa Von Fön what?

[@XboxAhoy]

@Shadogun That loadout isn't really suited to the M14. You'd be better off with the FAMAS - and even then the flamethrower is unreliable when you consider Flak Jacket Pro.

[@hankbob93]

I really like all of your weapon guides, you are very knowledgeable and no ordinary CoD fanboy. Thanks for the helpful vids

[@radical026]

I just now noticed that technically, the gun in-game is an M14 with the stock from an M14E2/M14A1 stock on it, the squad support variant that was considered in the mid 60s as something akin to the BAR, but abandoned in development

[@bryanespinosa6121]

Dam Ahoy, out here slaying in COD

[@rumanavlog12]

M14 gang or raygun gang

[@Double303]

I miss playing this, I miss my Xbox...

[@juanmendoza2993]

Donovan one of the best sagas ever made: Black Ops

[@yehiaomar3417]

same

[@MidasTT]

The M-14 is my favorite weapon. The large kick usually garentee's* head shots, and the iron sights are amazing. I usually just slap a grip on it because the suppressor never works for me.

[@Chris64J]

i saw this video and quickly subscribed :) and he makes call of duty guides look like documentaries of the gun :)

[@jpsluckhaus]

The flamethrower is actually for killing multiple enemies quickly at close range(if you do not kill them quickly some will get away or manage to kill you, even if you come from behind).

[@99thJediWarrior]

That's what you think. The Suppressor actually make the M14 more covert and even though it has a bit of a damage drop off, it's not as severe as it is on other guns.

[@chandlerpeterson3309]

xboxahoy's videos are the only ones i can handle buffering for

[@suhfee]

Your videos have such great atmosphere, Ahoy!

[@equalibrium7037]

The hardcore champion. Add supressor and your set for hc. I put ir on it as well

[@richardmc7778]

You should do an iconic arms video on the m14.

[@Nova7_the_insane]

I'm still waiting on it

[@andreivaldez2929]

Nah. That thing is a terrible rifle and it rightfully got replaced ASAP back in Vietnam, then again when it got brought out during the Afghan War. It loses its zero when too easily and the action needs constant rebedding to maintain accuracy. Not to mention the controls and design were outdated as before it was adopted. AK47, STG-44, and the AR10 were all older than it yet had more modern controls. Such a stupid design, only got adopted because of some absolute lunacy desicion making by the Army Ordnance Board. There's a reason they got disbanded after the faults from the M14 started rolling in and they decided to sabotage the AR15 right after when it was being tested for adoption as the M16.

[@macewindu9836]

I love this gun. Many people think it's bad compared to fully automatic guns like the galil or famas but its damage and accuracy are high making this gun quite dangerous to fast trigger fingers.

[@bobiscool308]

man i love this series keep going!

[@kenway2333]

is it just me, or do the red dot and reflex sights seem more obtrusive on PlayStation? They have some sort of glare. I dunno, I think it's just my TV

[@brightworld1148]

i have the same problem with my ps3

[@Renzii]

Jacob Bailey This is why 360 is better :)

[@kenway2333]

Renzii again its probably my tv

[@TheSovietFuze]

Renzii now your gonna start a console war?

[@coraz98]

Xbox 360 and ps3 have the same graphics, i have both 🤔

[@hinatahyuga6999]

There is something I want to point out, the m14 is based off the m1 Garand, but it was its own rifle during world war 2 as a smaller carbine rifle, but as the m14 evolved, it is now become its own platform for rifles, and because it chamber the .308 cartridge, it’s still in heavy use as a marksman rifle used by the United States to this very day

[@jonnybravo3055]

M1 carbine is not the m14. I think the m14 replaced the Garand in 1958 and wasn't used in WW2. The M14 was short lived as that was replaced in 1965/66

[@akerswizard779]

Your videos really make me rethink the way I play CoD.

[@The_Jackpurgis]

2018 and I miss this game still...

[@kittytiddy7607]

M14 gang

[@joonaspenttila201]

Imagine using fal This post was made by m14 gang

[@SonicCity1985]

*Olympia

[@MrSonnenschein]

You can find very very rarely a video on KZbin with such a high quality!

[@ShadowWo1f53]

I loved using this weapon in Combat Training-Hardcore-1 on 9. I liked to use the ACOG and suppressor for an improvised M21.

[@cerealkiller674]

I remember the old days, M14 w/ a noobtube on firing range

[@Eliittihemuliprkl]

5:30 I still remember when this happened

[@SomeDude881]

@XxSlayerBeastxX Today we are covering the melee weapon the fork. It has been used since 972 and is a common eating utensil other than asia with its counterpart, the chopsticks. This weapon is used for melee and light-weight and has a high melee attack per minute. The perks I recommend with it would be light weight for speed, steady aim for its quick melee recovery and marathon for sprinting long distances to catch the enemy.

[@hagamablabla]

This is my weapon of choice. Though Ahoy taught me so much more about it.

[@kidsIIIII009]

By the way the M14 shares almost the same clone and color of the FAL.....I always go with the M14 in multiplayer while for FAL in zombies......

[@kidsIIIII009]

Probably the ammo of the gun is low but high damage....

[@stryraven3230]

this is why i play bo1 still lol to outgun a famas at short range and piss them off cause i got a decent trigger finger

[@miguelmaharaj2247]

I'm playing bo1 one the Xbox one. These videos bring back memories

[@Peelioka]

Woo, this weapon and the M60 are amazing. I miss them. In every game so far there are a few guns that are really fun using, these were the BO ones (as well as the python with an Acog :) )

[@420kuba9]

i just realized that I'm Special in BO1 cause im using it

[@enchanted7076]

this and fal causing me trouble they keep jamming in bo1

[@rockkid1412]

enchanted mango Funny joke. Jamming in CoD - *HAH!*

[@kostasmikros8092]

WOW BRO

[@therougespartan36]

They should have made another weapons group in the game for the M14 and FN FAL because they don't fire automatically like the actual assault rifles.

[@juantermo6996]

Katipunanasone my dad held one in Malvinas, shame that the factory closed

[@xZebbb]

termo juan Malvinas lol

[@TheLouwal]

that's because there not, there actually battle rifles in case you were not listening :/

[@andgeo3374]

so... like the marksman rifles in ghosts?

[@Ares5901]

termo juan Its the Falklands not the Malvinas you fucking creature.

[@wewillrockyou1986]

Always liked semi-autos, but never have been sure bout what to put on em. Thanks chap, for helping me out.

[@GoldNRoYaLTiger]

Luv these guids, they really help

[@kamber1259]

why don't you use reflex sight on the m14 cause my experience with black ops it will decrease recoil.

[@charliewithaq9802]

It doesn't. It just makes aiming easier because you get a cleaner picture than with iron sights.

[@kamber1259]

Charlie WithaQ oh well some NOOB at black ops told me that it decreases recoil.

[@charliewithaq9802]

+Jamar Johnson It just feels nicer and that feeling can be mistaken for an actual increase in accuracy. I'd actually recommend not using the ACOG as it increases recoil in this game (it lowers it in Black Ops 2 and 3 however).

[@kamber1259]

Charlie WithaQ I tested it and I their is no increase or decrease in recoil ( all guns that have the reflex sight and took me about a hour)

[@charliewithaq9802]

+Jamar Johnson The reflex doesn't change recoil; the ACOG does.

[@jorgecorea7528]

Grip and no camo it's the way to go!

[@SargentGunnery]

Really enjoyed this review. Yes, it's true, the high recoil is a problem, but at the same time, it helps preserve ammo.

[@MrCervantesent]

Must subscribe to you!! Your videos are very educational. Gotta love it!! Keep up the good work!! :D

[@leviwilder1205]

what is the mod limit or the point at which M14 will jam to counter modding

[@charliewithaq9802]

It doesn't. It has a firecap: a limit to how fast it can fire. If you fire faster you oversample the weapon's fire rate and this theoretically reduces your rate of fire.

[@weakestlink20]

The firecap is 0.096s (625 RPM); fire more than once in that time frame and the firecap will reduce your fire rate.

[@leviwilder1205]

If you can fire the trigger faster than 625 RPM it will make the gun "jam"

[@weakestlink20]

levi wilder Yes, that's correct.

[@ewanrae7314]

Just equipped this and went 30-0 😂 not even kidding.

[@AndreIguodalaFan55]

You know of you say: Not kidding 😂 People tend to not believe you

[@Dannymart_88445]

Against bots

[@arhidumistul]

xbox ahoy guides are just great! All he says is true!

[@MaxBasedMexican88]

Holy shit bro I've never seen such a thorough and professional report. You went hard lol tip of the hat

[@bjornzek]

I use this class to get a lot of kills: AK-47 red camo M1911 Dual Wield Semtex Flashbang Claymore Hardline Hardened Second chance

[@Tomikos995]

Especially the red camo.

[@lucafuze8586]

+Tomikos995 yes ESPECCIALLY that

[@bjornzek]

It's just a color scheme guys chill

[@MrRuss709]

Second chance, how old are you? 3? Im assuming that on the gay ass load out and your previous comments being penis jokes. Flack Jacket, Sleight of Hand, Tac mask, Famas dual mag with gold camo, RPG, frag, concussion, C4

[@andreizedlav7303]

It gives him extra damage and an increased rate of fire or something he saw on an old Tips And Tricks® video, lol.

[@OGamer-ne1tv]

Best loadout ever Ak47 grenade launcher China lack Semtex Concussion Claymore Ghost Sleight of hand Second chance Jk this is a scrub loadout

[@torismegistos7111]

WHO'S THAT JOJO?!

[@jonnybravo3055]

I hope the legendary Ahoy is going to make a comeback for the new modern warfare? I've stopped after Ghosts but I'll be back for this.

[@Nova7_the_insane]

He didn't sadly. He'd have a field day in MW

[@kentuckyfriedplus]

awesome Fallout3-style viewfoils. Thanks!! Love the history lesson, makes for better watching than wiki reading.

[@yaboil7774]

#M14gang

[@Samboy1135]

M14 Gang rise up!

[@sabre3923]

M14E2

[@Jaceblue04]

This was my weapon of choice until I unlocked the FAL, which I used from then on, since it didn't need the grip attachment and could use the suppressor. See, I would always attach the ACOG, Red Dot, or Reflex scopes to my weapons (excluding sniper rifles, where I usually attached the Variable Zoom scope), since I'm generally bad with iron sights.

[@SomeDude881]

@mrbeanthe2nd I would recommend using the duel wield attachment for the increase in fire rate to twice the amount. However, the attachment fork launcher gives you some range across some distance when you can't melee the enemy.

[@SunTzu_0]

is m14 good or bad ?

[@SunTzu_0]

thx

[@stryraven3230]

its amazing if you got a trigger finger

[@andreizedlav7303]

The other automatic assault rifles with low rates of fire are also one shot kills in Hardcore and are easier to use than the M14 and FAL so it wouldn't really have a special place there. The semiautomatic rifles just aren't well balanced in this game.

[@andreizedlav7303]

Not really. The Commando, AK47, and Galil do very good damage at range and are easier to use at long range, especially considering the recoil the M14 has without grip or taking your time between shots which. Ironically the M14 and FAL are actually better than the automatic ARs if you can land both shots needed to kill at close range. It's not really good tbh. Just unlock it and use it.

[@chocoateclake501]

superior to the fal in every way except for recoil, but the recoil isn't that bad anyways so it's not an issue. here's a really fun rushing class with it: m14 extended mag ballistic knife lightweight steady aim marathon/hacker (depends on the map and the opponents you're fighting, you generally don't need to sprint too long when you're inside of a building so marathon isn't essential) hipfire at shotgun range, aim at longer distances, and switch to the ballistic knife so you can stab people when rushing into buildings. the extended mag is so you don't have to stop and reload as often which means you can keep up your momentum.

[@Nova7_the_insane]

That's a good loadout. Thanks for the tip. Might try this out

[@ting9395]

the commando used in black ops is actually an early variant of the M16 with an 11.5 inch barrel and i believe the M4a1 is the 4th major variation of the Commando and the second modification made to the M4 carbine

[@bjornzek]

Say: eye Spell: map Say: ness

[@lencao4515]

no

[@coach8401able]

😑

[@FemboyBlake]

lol

[@EdoloChannel]

SPELL ICUP NIGGA

[@MeluScheich]

Mars_Anze lol

[@PythagorasHP]

Why am I watching this in 2019? I don't even play Black Ops!

[@Nova7_the_insane]

Sucks to be you then

[@Josh01699]

Your voice seems like an English version of Linkthe1st (another KZbinr) I love the way you've done these videos!

[@michgainman]

I love these videos.

[@phurry6773]

M14 gang rise up 💯🤑💯😳🙏😔😎😂🇧🇦😳🙏🤠

[@LuisCaneSec]

I love this weapon in Hard core mode. With careful (but quick) aim I just pick targets off efficiently.

[@MrItalianmustard]

@TheOscillat0r 625 RPM is a very generous firing cap for such a powerful weapon. At most, you would only need 2-5 shots to kill, and though semi-auto multi-sprays are awesome, they are a rarity at best.

[@aSASa45454]

@Thesupersuperc The FAL doesnt really need its recoil to be compensated for and you can use dual mags. It also has less muzzle flash and larger irons for less visual obstruction. I use both and the difference in K/D is just .01, though.

[@99thJediWarrior]

No. I like the iron sights too, but I like to mix it up when I use Warlord. Sometimes I use Red Dot/Reflex + Grip or even Extended Mags + Grip.

[@BloodyBrawler92]

I can still remember on one occasion I decided to use this gun more for experimental purposes with the grip attachment on Jungle, ended up with 46 kills 8 deaths, I can't recall 1 of my killstreaks but I do remember getting a huey and dogs so they contributed to my wave of kills, despite that this was an amazing gun that is powerful and effective and was undoubtedly underrated.🙂

[@TheLouwal]

dood, u r so helpful, thank you so much ;)

[@Deffy_Dhuck]

I'm watching this on my iPod whist taking a dump. That's how awesome xboxahoy is :)

[@Happyland_Motel_Gamer_Cat]

Seem were not seeing any reviews for BOCW of the M14! Ahoy deliveries!

[@Boredomkills28]

Dude, you literally carried me all the way to 15th Prestige !! THX!

[@michaelhenriquez2650]

Miss playing BO and Reach on the xbox360 those were better days 2009

[@Webster109]

the m14 had actually been fully automatic as well as pretty accurate when used in Vietnam, but they used something else since it was expensive to make as it worked a little too well than necessary. Or so they say, try looking it up on several sources.

[@MillerSaint]

@ThePMRadio I feel the same mate. but the reason people use other weapons, instead of the M-14, like the Famas and the AK-74u is because those weapons are much easier to use with little practice required to get good with them. also the M14 has a higher damage multiplier to the head then the FN-FAL plus the M-14 looks much better and is much more satisfying to use.

[@Phong560]

this is my favorite gun and this came out on my birthday best thing ever

[@preetyboy798]

i love the channel,, very helpful

[@MinorCheese777]

As a consistent m14 user, I suggest the grip with hardened and hacker. Also the suppressor with soh, like xboyahoy said. First perk hardline and flak are useful.

[@awsomvids124]

sounds awsome never thought of that

[@SpectreDM]

I am a huge M14 fan, and have used the FAL and SA58 OSW all over Black Ops II since the M14 is senselessly absent from the multiplayer and campaign selections.

[@Haydn8oR]

These were (and still are) good for a video in 2011

[@FeelFreeToFuckOff]

@TheMightyJRB its "penchant" it means tendancy in this case, hes saying a person might be inclined to just spray shots...as opposed to aiming :)

[@wookyoftheyear]

@KramNayr120 There are modded controllers with user-adjustable firing rates, so it's feasible to set it low enough that it would never trip the firing limit. Who knows though? I still enjoy and appreciate these videos, and I guess that's what's important.