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Subject: Jackal Plasma Shield in Multi-Player
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I think that Jackal Plasma Shields might be in MP like in Counter-Strike with the Ballistic Shield.

Imagine charging into some heavy fire and watching all the special effects in 1st person view as bullets and plasma hit the shield and you laugh and taught there efforts.

Or Gaurding King Of the Hill locations... or Flag carriers....

What are your thoughts???

  • 06.19.2004 2:31 AM PDT
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It has many uses and i hope it is incorparated but bear in mind it sucks against plasma weaponry

  • 06.19.2004 2:32 AM PDT
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It would be a great thing, but should count as a weapon. In other words, you should only be able to carry one other weapon. My reasoning is that if this is not so, people will always carry one and everything would be too easy.

  • 06.19.2004 10:21 AM PDT
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If you could use a plasma shield, I think it would be like duel wielding, the jackels carry a plasma pistol so if it were in multiplayer, you would probably be able to carry a single handed weapon also.

  • 06.19.2004 10:30 AM PDT
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i think thats what he means, it would be a great dual wielding option

  • 06.19.2004 10:31 AM PDT
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But if it were a duel wielding weapon, wouldnt that mean you would be able to carry two? two shields charing into the enemy base with supporting fire, but after you pick up the flag you could be in a situation, or you could stand in front of the guy with the flag and act as a human shield?

  • 06.19.2004 10:34 AM PDT
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Although I think it would be cool to see the Jackal shields in MP, if not just for the novelty of it, I think theyre extremely overrated. In single-player campaign its a -blam!- trying to take out a Jackal with a shield because theres only one of you and the Jackal will always face the shield in your direction. However, in MP, itd be really easy to be taken out with a shield because you're up against more than just one person. Someone slips behind you and you're dead.

Granted it would be good in one-on-one encounters, but in giant frag fests you're worse off with a shield. Itd be better to just hold two guns.

Besides, who needs Jackal shields anyway? Overshields are there for a reason. Just one mans opinion.

Edit: Cripes.

[Edited on 6/19/2004 10:42:21 AM]

  • 06.19.2004 10:41 AM PDT
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Yeah you would be able to wield 2 shields, thats why it most likely won't me in the game.

  • 06.19.2004 10:50 AM PDT