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  • Poll [23 votes]: are pistols annoying?
Subject: pistol people:annoyance or are YOU one?
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Poll: are pistols annoying?  [closed]
yeah:  13%
(3 Votes)
nope:  17%
(4 Votes)
i use the pistol and KILL EVERYONE!:  57%
(13 Votes)
people kill me halfway across the field OF COURSE!:  13%
(3 Votes)
i dont play Halo, i come to this forum to annoy :  0%
(0 Votes)
Total Votes: 23

well, I HATE THEM. the reason is because they shoot my from half way across the field. pistols suck, you need those 3 perfect visor shots to kill them. other people manage to do this perfectly from halfway across blood gulch. ima big fan of the assault rifle and plasma rifle, so i got nothing to do bout them.

  • 06.22.2004 1:52 AM PDT
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ima big fan of the assault rifle and plasma rifle, so i got nothing to do bout them.

Maybe it's time to become a big fan of the pistol. The assault rifle and plasma rifle may look cooler, but if you're going to get even moderately good at this game, you need to learn how to use the pistol.

Pistol tips 101:
Aim for the head. Always, always shoot for the head. It's harder at first, but if you force yourself to do it you'll get better. If you don't aim for the head you'll end up with more assists and fewer kills. Aiming for the head also goes for opponents in vehicles (Warthog drivers, ghost drivers, warthog gunners, etc.).

Listen for the hit beep. If you aren't hearing the little beep, your shots aren't hitting anything. Experiment with leading distances until you start hearing the little beep. You'll get the hang of it if you keep at it.

Dodge back and forth randomly with the strafe buttons while firing. Standing still will get you killed. Running in a straight line will get you killed. Don't run straight at your opponent.

Don't hold the fire button. The pistol is MUCH more accurate if you pull the trigger for each bullet instead of holding it down.

Duck for cover or throw a grenade while reloading, or at least dodge back and forth like mad. Or all of the above.

Use the zoom unless you're really close. This will help your accuracy. If you're getting shot, though, don't waste time zooming in and out every time you get hit.

People that are shooting you are your top priority. Take them down first, then worry about the other people.

If you get the drop on someone, throw a grenade in their path to soften them up. As soon as the explosion hits them, shoot them once or twice to finish them off. If they're backing away from you, place the nade behind them. They'll either have to turn around to see it and evade (at which time you'll shoot them in the head), or they'll back over it (at which time you'll finish them off with the pistol).

Practice using the pistol. You won't get better with the pistol by flying around in a Banshee or sitting in a tank. Take every opportunity you can to improve your game. Watch the good players to see what they do, and try to incorporate some of that into your own style of play.

Finally, AIM FOR THE HEAD!!!! Did I mention that part? :)

If you can get proficient with the pistol and sniper rifle and learn tactics for controlling key areas of the maps, you can be unstoppable.

Oh, and you'll also need a good mousepad. I totally recommend using one of these. It's a very slick surface specifically for gaming. The reduced friction between the mouse and the surface makes it so much easier to adjust your aim. For ten bucks, you can't go wrong with it. I have one and wouldn't play Halo without it. :)

  • 06.22.2004 4:22 AM PDT
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i personally don't mind them...because given the option, ill gladly use one...it just doesnt happen to be my woc....that being a tie between the sniper and shotgun....now if we count the pc weapons...then its a tie between the sniper and flamethrower. both cheap weapons, i know, but i prefer to hide rather than go on a killing rampage (not that theres anything wrong with a good ole killing rampage). i mean, i get killtaculars on a pretty regular basis...but the way i prefer to play, it may be the only kills i get the entire game, depending on the game type.

  • 06.22.2004 7:18 AM PDT
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yeah i swear by it. the only time i use an assault rifle is when im right in somebody's face. anything past arm's reach is the domain of the pistol. another nie move is to carry a plasma pistol and standard pistol together. hit someone with an overcharge from ur plasma pistol and then lay into them with the pistol. is the over charge hits, one or two shots basically anywhere is all you'll need to drop 'em.

  • 06.22.2004 8:08 AM PDT

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what point does this serve? everyone uses the pistol. you know it. and the few people who hate pistols die. wanna learn how to use pistols? play on boarding action. its all sucky ppl. they always make body shots. play that for three hours straight then come back and marvel at how wonderful the pistol is! or, just do what I do and use the plasma rifle. with a lot of practice, the plasma rifle can bemuch more useful than the pistol, but only in confined spaces! so carry a pistol for when you are outside anyway.

  • 06.22.2004 10:03 AM PDT
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Plasma Rifle and human pistol is a great combo. Especially on the Xbox. All the lag and warping on the PC reduces the stun effect because half the shots miss. If you watch footage from nationwide Halo Xbox tournaments, the pistol/plasma rifle combo is a favorite among the top players, especially on maps like Wizard or Chill Out.

  • 06.22.2004 2:24 PM PDT
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Pistol = weapon of gods. For the damage it does, the range is incrediable. For the clip it has, the damage is incrediable. Definitly the best all around weapon in the halo world. I hope they keep it in halo 2.

  • 06.22.2004 8:18 PM PDT
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I agree wtih all the good tips Mr Elmo said, but he left a few out. The first one doesn't have to be with pistol, but using hills with pistol is very good. Peek over in random patterns and fire a shot, then go back for cover. Remember that if you wait for your shields to regenerate, their shields regenerate also. Also, if you're shooting at a guy that strafes and dodges real well, use 11 pistol shots and if you miss those, empty out your entire AR bullets, which should lower his shields at fairly close range. Then pop him in the head. Ummm... I think that's all... One more thing. When you get killed a bunch by one specific person, see what he does. Usually it's strafing to dodge bullets. That or the ANNOYING grenades.

  • 06.23.2004 11:55 AM PDT