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Subject: Got any tips on killing players who like to use shotguns?
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I have had a lot of trouble with defeating people who like to use shotguns. Not only that, I prefer to fight close range; it makes me feel better knowing that I'm taking on people that use the master of close range combat - the Shotgun. So, I want some tips that would help me defeat them that including stuff like jumping strafing and ducking. Thanx... ...Oh, before I forget, my personal favorite weapon is the AR.

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  • 06.05.2004 5:41 PM PDT
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--List of tactics (in order of effectiveness)--

1) Melee in back (Duh)
2) Plasma grenade
3) Rocket (For the not-so-close close range)
4) Vehicle
5) http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=DirtyHaloTrick ss042204
6) Overcharged plasma pistol, then shotgun
7) Act like maniac

  • 06.05.2004 5:49 PM PDT
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I meant any close range combat tips. I want something original.

  • 06.05.2004 5:51 PM PDT
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one word " use lots of gernades and another shotgun or A/R, or if your good with a sniper like me get up close and blow his brains out" thats not 1 word but oh wel

  • 06.05.2004 5:55 PM PDT

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watch ur motion tracker to see if there are enemies, outsmart their ass, like if they are comin from around a corner toss a frag grenade at the corner so that it detonates right when he steps over it. and try to stick plasma grenades.

  • 06.05.2004 5:55 PM PDT
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Gota any tips for using the AR against them?

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melle attck then empty clip on them

  • 06.05.2004 5:59 PM PDT
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Hmmmmmmm..... Use shotguns? LOL, jus jokin......For me , if I see someone coming coming around the corner on my radar ( and it is very effective) I pitch a frag amd then I mop em up with a SG or an AR.

  • 06.05.2004 5:59 PM PDT
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Posted by: PsychoAznMan1654
Gota any tips for using the AR against them?


Get in their face, and dont let go of the trigger. Combine this with an overcharged plasma pistol, and you might get a killtacular (I do this all the time to my cousin, really pisses him off)

  • 06.05.2004 6:00 PM PDT
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That never works, they pull that goddamned trigger too fast and once I blew off their shield with the plasma pistol, they blow the crap outta me before I can switch weapons.

  • 06.05.2004 6:10 PM PDT
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Um the AR is good just sidestep them sometimes. Close Range is hard though I like to stay medium where I can bring accuracy into play.

  • 06.05.2004 6:10 PM PDT
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hang back shoot them from a little distance like alpha and omega said

  • 06.05.2004 6:14 PM PDT
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When I hang back, they charge at me guns blazing and before I know it, I'm taking a nap on the floor in a pool of my own blood! That happens even it I try to side-step or back up while side-stepping...damnit!

BTW, who or what is alpha and omega?

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  • 06.05.2004 6:19 PM PDT
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i have a tip: if you cant take em at close range, then dont face them at close range! alway use tactics when playing, you dont want to take a master at close range on at close range!use sniping against snipers. that is a good tactic to take out the snipers that dont let you get near them for example.

  • 06.05.2004 6:37 PM PDT
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run backwards so the are kept at mid range and keep zooming in and taging them with our pistol. A few grenades never hurts anyone but the other guy. say you know someones going to come around the corner (via motion tracker), throw the grenade so that it stops just around to corner from them, so they don't see it and continue to charge, after it goes off one pistol shot anywhere should finish them.

  • 06.05.2004 8:15 PM PDT
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Shotgun > AR at close range. No way around it.

  • 06.05.2004 8:24 PM PDT
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Keep at mid range so they only hurt you shield, then shoot an overcharged plasma shot with the plasma pistol, then take out you AR and shoot their asses to hell. Really pisses of my friends of sometimes.

  • 06.06.2004 12:58 AM PDT
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Well if you like fighting close rang but hate the shotgun like I do. The best strategy I’ve found is using the plasma rifle go full auto on um wail circling and closing the distance, then melee um when u get close enough. The plasma wont allow them to turn to get that one shot kill on ya. This will take out anyone unless there using increased shields if this is the case just keep circling around the back and bam there you go. Melee to the back of the head.

  • 06.06.2004 2:02 AM PDT
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1) Try doing the double melee attack.
2) Use the SHotgun too
3) Use the Pistol

  • 06.06.2004 2:10 AM PDT
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well,get in long enough range so that the shotgun isnt that effective,but close enough so you can land 3 pistol shots in his head. thats what i do. or just be really cheap and carry a rocket launcher around.

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The assault rifle is a pretty good weapon just time it so that when you run full throttle at an enemy i only takes about 2 seconds to reach them then melee. Or if the shotgun is overwhelming you at that range jump then melee in the head.

  • 06.06.2004 8:34 AM PDT
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About using the Plasma Rifle, that thing isnt exactly accurate...and besides, it overheats way too fast...maybe I should try firing in short bursts... ...

  • 06.06.2004 2:56 PM PDT
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the AR really sux in multiplayer, to take out a shotgun guy, use explosives or evade them until your far enough away so they cant hit you, then use a pistol. The only time i ever use the AR is if theres a sniper and i want to knock out there scope.

  • 06.06.2004 3:21 PM PDT
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Ya the Plasma rifle isn’t accurate but at close rang it shouldn’t madder and bye the time It over heats you should have meleed um bye then. And you need to go full auto are they will be able to turn and hit you with the shotgun. If its over heating before you get to um then you need to be using a medium range weapon like the AR are pistol.

  • 06.06.2004 6:50 PM PDT
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IMPORTANT CHANGE YOUR CONTROLLER LAYOUT TO GREEN THUMB IT IS COMPLETELY EASIER TO MELEE WITH THE MOVING STICK CLICKING FUNCTION

ok here is my tactic that always works get plasma rifle approach form side or bvack get 10 feet from them shoot and hold your trigger while moving at them (they will turn and move slower with plasma hitting them) then when you are close enough to melee whack. its my preffered way of killing anyone within 10-15 feet.

[Edited on 6/6/2004 7:31:21 PM]

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