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Subject: Ways you could actually use a Needler (Halo 1)
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I was thinking today, "Wow, the needler sure does suck, I'm
going to make fun of it." so here it goes.

-You could use the shards as a tooth pick.
-Turning the needler upside down can make for an effective
hair brush.
-Johnny Knoxville & Co. could shoot each other with it for
a sketch on Jackass like the taser episode, or when he
gets shot with a beanbag.

Well, I tried to be funny, but I really want to hear what the
REAL funny people think you could do with a Needler.
Go on, post, you know you want to.

  • 06.08.2004 9:45 PM PDT

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You could try and apply yourself on Halo, and kill someone with it. It's a perfect weapon for the short range maps on mp, because there is very little dodging room. It's great for higher shield settings on mp, just load some fool up with a clip and their toast! There is nothing bad about using the Needler. Oh, and since it is V-shaped, kinda, you could use it for a death boomerang, or something like that...

  • 06.08.2004 10:29 PM PDT
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The needler isn't the best weapon on Halo but it does have its uses. It is very good at taking out enemy elites at a quite close range. It homes in on enemies and after a magazine, it blows up.

It is good for multiplayer maps where you are at close quarters with the enemy. Strafe and fire at the enemy and before you know it they're dead!

  • 06.09.2004 2:31 AM PDT
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i wonder if the dentist uses a needler....i think that if you learn to bounce needles around corners it could help you somehow....

  • 06.09.2004 4:50 AM PDT

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without the needler (and plasma pistol) beating legendary would be so much harder. the needler is awesome at wiping out elites.

i hate people who dismiss it as a rubbish weapon, i used to think it was bad but i find myself more and more impressed by it everytime i slay an elite in legendary.

what a ridculous thread.

  • 06.09.2004 6:52 AM PDT
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man,the needler rocks! how would we take out legdnary elites with it? how would humiliate our friends without it? it one of the best guns in the game.

  • 06.09.2004 7:27 AM PDT
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You guys make good points defending the needler, but I was
thinking more multiplayer. I play PC Halo online all the time,
and NOBODY uses it. But you're right, in single player it has
its uses. I was hoping more people would bash it because its
getting upgraded in Halo 2.

EDIT: To be fair, the lag in Halo PC makes it impractical at
close range, a shotgun or quick pistol shots if you're good
are much more effective in my opinion. And what about this
bouncing needles trick?

[Edited on 6/9/2004 8:11:33 AM]

  • 06.09.2004 8:06 AM PDT