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Subject: when the time comes...which will you choose?
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Poll: BR and Sniper Rifle in hand, you pass over a Shotgun, do you:  [closed]
Switch the BR for the shotgun:  20%
(17 Votes)
Switch the Sniper Rifle for the shotgun:  14%
(12 Votes)
Keep Running (happy with weapon combonation):  61%
(52 Votes)
other (please explain):  5%
(4 Votes)
Total Votes: 85

Okay, iv seen alot of topics about what would you do in this case and which weapon would you use for were.. Now i have a question, say you start out in a game with an smg, you run to pick up a battle rifle which is reletively close to you. So now you have a BR and an SMG.. As you run to higher ground ( yes im using Lockout as an example) you find that noone has gotten the Sniper Rifle (what luck!) so you intern swap the SMG for the Sniper Rifle.. since a BR is accurate at both long, medium and close range (not so much at long).. Now to the question, say as you enter the main room, the one with the glass above it, you are baraged by an opponent of the other team, seeing that he's hit you first, you kill him and then drop down to green room. You have the option of switching either weapon for the shotgun.. Now this is all about preferance.. and im gonna make a poll about it to see how everyone feels in this situation...will you do one of the following:

thanks for participating!

Morder

[Edited on 08.13.2007 3:14 PM PDT]

  • 08.13.2007 3:08 PM PDT
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When you have a BR with a sniper.
You can say you are prepared for most situations.

  • 08.13.2007 3:15 PM PDT
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just wondering, because ive been told in a few games, now that i see the results the dude was a total moron.. that the BR and Shotgun combo is better then the Sniper and BR combo.. he was saying that the Shotgun is better for close range.. and the BR takes up the slack for the Shotguns unability to shoot long range. I kinda saw the point in his reasoning because when you have a sniper rifle and someones close range, a shotgun does the trick quicker unless your a good no-scoper... but a BR can spraw bullets and distract a sniper, making it harder to shoot... I would much rather have a Sniper Rifle and a BR, because i like relying on a no scope for a close kill, and am always tickled (yes i said it!) when i kill a guy with a no-scope who was sporting a Shotgun =P
Thanks for the advice, and please continue voting =P

Morder

  • 08.13.2007 3:21 PM PDT
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It depends on the situation. If we are controlling the map, and its an SMG start game, I'd use the Sniper/Shotgun combo. In a BR start game, I'd probably go with Sniper/BR. Sniper/Shotgun leaves you incredibly vulnerable in mid-range, especially when everyone has BRs. Sniper/BR makes you have a pretty good chance from long, medium and short range.

  • 08.13.2007 3:26 PM PDT
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dangit cant put another poll option in there, but i was thinking around the same lines at Pandemic... but what about the BR and Shotgun combo? effective at close range, and the BR is close, medium, and sometimes long (possible host advantage)

  • 08.13.2007 3:29 PM PDT
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Posted by: XMeuchelMorderX
dangit cant put another poll option in there, but i was thinking around the same lines at Pandemic... but what about the BR and Shotgun combo? effective at close range, and the BR is close, medium, and sometimes long (possible host advantage)


You never pass up the opportunity to have a power weapon that can lock down a map.

However, if there's a teammate there who you fell is better with the Sniper, give it to them, and pick up the BR/Shotgun combo and back them up. But NEVER, just leave a power weapon around.

  • 08.13.2007 3:38 PM PDT
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Lockout: Sniper and shotgun.
Relic: Sniper and battle rifle
You get the idea.

  • 08.13.2007 3:41 PM PDT
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power weapon as in? im not accustomed to the names.. would you be refering to rockets, sword, shotgun....ummm.... cant think of anything else powerful.. brute?
but wait, isnt a plasma pistol considered strong since it takes down your shield if it hits you? Whats considered a power weapon?

  • 08.13.2007 3:42 PM PDT
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Posted by: XMeuchelMorderX
power weapon as in? im not accustomed to the names.. would you be refering to rockets, sword, shotgun....ummm.... cant think of anything else powerful.. brute?
but wait, isnt a plasma pistol considered strong since it takes down your shield if it hits you? Whats considered a power weapon?


Yeah. Power weapon are Rockets, Sword, Sniper, and plasma pistol on BR start games. Shotgun wouldn't really be considered a power weapon, although you could consider it one on host.

  • 08.13.2007 3:47 PM PDT
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wow, im suprised, most of my post ussually go to hell, and get stored away in the forums memory banks, but this is something people are actually voting for and discussing.

THANKS A BUNCH GUYS!

keep voting, lol

Morder

  • 08.13.2007 3:52 PM PDT
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Posted by: FKxPandemic
Posted by: XMeuchelMorderX
power weapon as in? im not accustomed to the names.. would you be refering to rockets, sword, shotgun....ummm.... cant think of anything else powerful.. brute?
but wait, isnt a plasma pistol considered strong since it takes down your shield if it hits you? Whats considered a power weapon?


Yeah. Power weapon are Rockets, Sword, Sniper, and plasma pistol on BR start games. Shotgun wouldn't really be considered a power weapon, although you could consider it one on host.

Shotgun without Host... Isn't really that great.
You can shoot them, At point blank.
They will still live... No damage.

  • 08.13.2007 3:52 PM PDT

Shottys are -blam!- noob weapons unless it is zombies or tower.
BR+Sniper=KICKIN ASS

  • 08.13.2007 3:53 PM PDT
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Posted by: TheTruthOfAllTru
Posted by: FKxPandemic
Posted by: XMeuchelMorderX
power weapon as in? im not accustomed to the names.. would you be refering to rockets, sword, shotgun....ummm.... cant think of anything else powerful.. brute?
but wait, isnt a plasma pistol considered strong since it takes down your shield if it hits you? Whats considered a power weapon?


Yeah. Power weapon are Rockets, Sword, Sniper, and plasma pistol on BR start games. Shotgun wouldn't really be considered a power weapon, although you could consider it one on host.

Shotgun without Host... Isn't really that great.
You can shoot them, At point blank.
They will still live... No damage.


.....uhh, yes it is.

And it should, I don't know what's wrong with your host.

  • 08.13.2007 4:00 PM PDT
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For me it depends on the specific situation... pointing out the start weapon is right, if it is SMG I'd agree to sniper/shotgun, and BR start it would depend on if I'm in a more open map like Sanctuary or a close in map like Beaver Creek. On Sanctuary I'd keep the BR/Sniper, and on Beaver Creek I'd hand the sniper off to a teammate if possible and go with the shotgun. All around though I can use the sniper and BR from any range really so the shotgun is an advantage but not a nessessity for me.

  • 08.13.2007 4:16 PM PDT

I'd Rather Be A Smartass Than A Dumbass

It would depend entirely on the gametype, map, number of players and other factors sir.

But in the majority of situations BR and Sniper would be my preference.

  • 08.13.2007 4:24 PM PDT
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Posted by: FKxPandemic
Posted by: TheTruthOfAllTru
Posted by: FKxPandemic
Posted by: XMeuchelMorderX
power weapon as in? im not accustomed to the names.. would you be refering to rockets, sword, shotgun....ummm.... cant think of anything else powerful.. brute?
but wait, isnt a plasma pistol considered strong since it takes down your shield if it hits you? Whats considered a power weapon?


Yeah. Power weapon are Rockets, Sword, Sniper, and plasma pistol on BR start games. Shotgun wouldn't really be considered a power weapon, although you could consider it one on host.

Shotgun without Host... Isn't really that great.
You can shoot them, At point blank.
They will still live... No damage.


.....uhh, yes it is.

And it should, I don't know what's wrong with your host.

This happens, when I don't have host.
When you dont have host...
they will still live with barely any damage done.
When, you have Host. The shotgun Is a good weapon.

  • 08.13.2007 4:36 PM PDT
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ive been having something lately that i really cant explain, but the other team has explained to me.. for some reason ive been getting alot of "Host", and i was once asked by a teammate that i played with for a night if i was bridging.... i am not... just to clear that up, but for some reason when i shoot the sniper rifle, and i ussually shoot or accidently shoot at the body, it headshots... also this thing "sweep sniping" has been happening to me, were to have the redicule by their head, swing and u headshot. Can anyone explain this "phenomenon" to me?
hmmm, phenomenon.... might have to make a GT now that i see that word, lol
anyway, any help is much appreciated, and i was gonna make another topic, but hey, this ones already good enough =P

Morder

[Edited on 08.13.2007 5:09 PM PDT]

  • 08.13.2007 5:08 PM PDT

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Other= Stay in the immediate vicinity and execute from a assortment of tactics when under high
or low pressure situation.

Headed into corridors take the shotty if your not comfortable with nade, br tactics...

Just to choose though... for exp players.. keep the BR.

  • 08.13.2007 5:15 PM PDT
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if playing on lockout, throw the shotgun over the edg so nobody els can get it and keep running,

  • 08.13.2007 6:03 PM PDT
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I would switch out the BR for the shotty if I was Host but otherwise, no.

  • 08.13.2007 6:16 PM PDT

Quit Ban - FIne by me. I'll enjoy the breaks.

Having Little skill with the SR at close range I would take the BR/Shotgun combo above almost all other combinations.

  • 08.13.2007 6:22 PM PDT

Even with Host i would usually stay with my trust br. In most situations i can easily take someone with a shotgun down as long as i know where they are.

And snipers still good in close range, you don't HAVE to get a headshot, all you have to do is just beat them down.

  • 08.13.2007 7:34 PM PDT
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sniper beat downs are slow though... id rather go for the no-scope =P

  • 08.13.2007 11:00 PM PDT
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I'd pick up the shotgun, and waste all the ammo in it except leave 1 bullet, then I'd leave it where I found it.

  • 08.13.2007 11:19 PM PDT

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