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Subject: Got any tips on killing players who like to use shotguns?
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Ill give you a tip Full Spectrum Warrior style wait for the reload( hide behind cover) get some good close range weapons(a plasma pistol to deplete his shield) a assualt rifle or shotgun and thats it

  • 06.09.2004 10:11 PM PDT
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Posted by: gruntyspoon
Ill give you a tip Full Spectrum Warrior style wait for the reload( hide behind cover) get some good close range weapons(a plasma pistol to deplete his shield) a assualt rifle or shotgun and thats it


Hmm...now there's something to think about.

  • 06.10.2004 2:17 PM PDT
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A good tip is to duck from a safe distance and wait for him to charge you. One of two things can happen.

1) He charges. This is good for you, the AR will be enough unless you're not great with it. In that case a Plasma pistol/AR setup will work.

2) He'll run. Face it. The AR has better power from a distance so he may run. If this happens throw frags and or plasma 'nades at him.

Now if 1 happens then you should locate a ledge. Stand on it and fire. (crouch every now and again to dodge shots) Once he gets close enough to prove a threat jump sideways off the ledge while firing. After you land crouch at once (in case he shoots at you) before standing and running a circle around him (medium close range). Switch directions everynow and again but when you do so, jump so his blast would hit your feet (or nothing) if he shoots at you. By this time you could've taken out a guy who had an overshield. (Note: This won't work unless you're good with an AR. If you're not, go play 343 guilty spark and kill flood until you get good with it.)

Hoped that helped a bit.

  • 06.10.2004 7:34 PM PDT
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All you need is a little space. Thats it. Awareness helps motion trackers are there for a reason. If you see a shotgun weilding player coming at you and you know you will die, throw a grenade at the floor by your feet. They come and die

  • 06.10.2004 9:24 PM PDT
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circle them with a plasma rifle poor bastard wont stand a chance

  • 06.13.2004 12:14 AM PDT
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Psh... this is what to do...


The shotgun is designed for CLOSE COMBAT.

The more the distance, the larger the scatter of bullets, AND the less damge that is given.


Get some distance between you, and the target with the shotgun, and take him out with a pistol.... Or some other long range weapon...





There.... have fun...

  • 06.13.2004 12:59 AM PDT
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snipe em. I know you like close range but snipe em

[Edited on 6/13/2004 3:59:52 AM]

  • 06.13.2004 3:39 AM PDT
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PAN1654 er dude, why not use the shottie yourself? You're going to get completely ravaged using the pissy AR vs. people who understand the value of other weapons.

Point blank range (all shells) of a shottie is 12 hit-points, enough to make the 10 hit-points that chew through 100% shield and health. With the AR, standing 6.2 feet away, it's said that 70% of rounds will make contact. It would take 6-8 seconds to kill the other. If you count those seconds out, it's always going to be enough time for someone to switch to their shottie, reload it and take a quick glance at your upper-chest/head. If someone knows an opponent is stubborn with the AR, they'll know who to go for.

  • 06.16.2004 2:50 AM PDT
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I use my middle finger to shoot the plasma pistol and it goes faster than the plasma rifle, plus it is way way way more accurate and it freezes them... being a plasma pistol pro can not only own any other gun close range but it really pisses people off too.

  • 06.16.2004 7:36 AM PDT
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use a sniper or pistol its so easy.

  • 06.16.2004 11:53 AM PDT

How ya goin?

um let me think
SHOOT THEM! stupid
dont just stand there

  • 06.29.2004 6:55 PM PDT
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i know your question it is throw a grnade and blast with the AR and kill them i am always glad to answer questions.

  • 06.29.2004 7:10 PM PDT
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hi if your on i have tips for halo if you dont know any

  • 06.29.2004 7:12 PM PDT
Subject: Got any tips on killing players who like to use shotguns?
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Here's a good tip. Be one step ahead of the shotgunner. I understand that you prefer to fight closerange but the best way to do that is to have a shotgun yourself. Learn to keep shotgun foes decently far away so that a PP or PR can be used accordingly. If you prefer close range fighting, either have a shotgun and know how to use it, or be prepared to die by one.

[Edited on 6/29/2004 7:47:47 PM]

  • 06.29.2004 7:47 PM PDT
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Here's what I do in this situation, I:
1)Know my surroundings
2)Use Motion Tracker
3) With the AR, WAIT for the enemy to get in the MID-RANGE SHOOTING AREA
4)Go into Burst Mode with the AR (which means shoot 3-5 bullets at a time not fully auto)
5)When in close range go AUTO on his ass
6)If fear of death throw Grenades

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  • 06.29.2004 9:25 PM PDT
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Before I was good at other guns I always used the shotgun. It got to the point that everyone thought I was the cheapest person alive because I was rather good with it ( not that hard to good with it really.. ). Since then I've never picked up a shotgun again unless in CTF defence.

You have to keep in mind that while the shotgunner need close range, he isn't going to just stand there or run face first into your bullets while pumping you with rounds. He's going to be evading as much as you are. The best way to get a shotgunner is from behind and unaware. Even if you don't have a plasmae weapon that will stun him, he's still going to have to turn around if he wants to face you, all the more time for you to fire. Throwing Stickies at their feet to keep them distracted is always good too.

  • 06.29.2004 10:11 PM PDT
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Headshots from a distance.

  • 06.29.2004 10:14 PM PDT
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I'd just like to say this is the most idiotic post ever, How do you kill a shotgun wielding Spartan.


Please people, someone here has to agree that this is rediculous and if you dont understand the fundamentals of a shotgun then i truely pitty you.

Keep your distance and dont follow or attack a shotgun spartan into close combat or tight narrow spaces.... Distance is key.

Please dont post such silly questions, it's really basic question i mean... come on.

  • 06.29.2004 10:15 PM PDT
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use the pistol and shoot him in the head it only takes 3 shot if u hit him in the head

  • 06.29.2004 10:23 PM PDT

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Posted by klurejr:
Here's a tip, don't.

AR is not a good weapon against other human players. Each weapon is designed with a particular purpose in mind.
Shotgun=Close range to the head
AR=against non-shielded enemies, this means grunts.
Pistol=great all around
Sniper Rifle=Sniping

get the picture yet? If you want to prove the AR is a great gun, you are gonna have a very hard time, unless you are trying to prove it to grunts....


WTF are you talking about? If used in the right hands, it's well f*****g effective. I take 20 shots to kill an elite, in short bursts. If you see someone with a shotgun, charging you, charge them with full Automatic fire, believe me, if you aim for the head, they'll die. I hate this when it happens to me. I have a shotgun, they come up full auto on me, and I pump pellets into their brain, but I die, not them. Believe me, it works. Conservin ammo using short bursts lasts in the long run, it's more accurate, effective, saves ammo, and kills quicker. I KNOW THIS!!!

  • 06.29.2004 10:25 PM PDT
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Omg, this forum is filled with idiots and TOTAL NOOBS, You dicks dont know -blam!-.

You dont charge a shotgun you -blam!- wit, play anyone who's good at the game and you'll get pwned!@!!@#$@$

Stupid dickcheesy noob

  • 06.29.2004 10:33 PM PDT

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