- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: MOOdapiller
the BR is by far the BEST weapon in halo 3. unlike the other common weapons (SMG, Assult, carbine, magnum, spiker, etc.) the battle rifle has the ability to kill 4 enemies in one clip (without reload) much like the sniper rifle (head shots only) the rocket (depends on proximity of targets.) spartan laser (how lucky u are) and the sword/hammer.
only two weapons have a more proficient long range accuracy and efficiency. (sniper and laser)
the battle rifle sprays, allowing you to miss and still deal out good damage. and has a 12 shot clip (36 rounds) and the BR has one of the highest aim assistants in the game.
[i was blamed for Pin-C&%K, even though i was refering to the reload]
you can shortcut (skip the pin -"flick"- animation) the battle rifles reload by smacking or throwing a grenade, as apposed to other weapons such as the bruit shot. which will force you to start you reload all over if you smack or disrupt, the reload animation in any way before it finishes cocking.
now this is all fine and dandy because a proficient sniper can do all these things but the catch is, there are only about 2 snipers per map. a rocket launcher can kill 4 people or more per pick-up but there is only 1 on most maps. the laser can also, but only 1 or nun per map.
the battle riffle is plenty-full and everywhere but not enough for everyone to have one. and those who already acquired one, could pick up the ammunition of another BR leaving player 2, "high and dry"
the battle rifle is the most well rounded gun in the game. it is the solution to almost every problem in halo.
which is why this gun is over powered. and in my personal opinion (level 47 lone wolfs w/ the Pistol as my weapon of choice.) the BR should be more scares, or better balanced with the Carbine. by either lowering its attack power, or cutting its clip size. or maybe shortening is range or increasing its spray by ten feet.Just to clarify, the BR has 36 rounds/magazine, which is kind of what you stated. That means, without assists, the BR allows for at most 3 kills (all by 4-shotting which is very unlikely due to the state of its spread). So realistically, the BR only allows for 2 kills per magazine. And, this goes for Default damage settings. In comparison, the Sniper allows for 2 kills per magazine and the AR allows for 2 kills per magazine.
Now, if you include Grenades or assists, the number kills possible is greatly increased. The same goes for all headshot capable weapons. But, by increasing the width of the spread will actually make this tactic of using headshot weapons even easier for the BR. Thus, making it even more overpowered.
BTW, the Lasor and Sniper are much more overpowered than the BR. They have less limitations, as far as range and damage done. However, they are also limited in number on maps, unlike the BR.
well compair the it to the carbine.
the carbine is saposed to be the balance, yet even though the carbine only shoots 1 round per shot, its accuracy is less than the BR, why?The Carbine is balanced to the BR. This is because it has a fast rate of fire and kills pretty much in the same speed. The only difference is the BR's spray function allows it to ping Snipers more efficiently.
It's hard to compare accuracy or ranges, because the BR shoots 3 bullets per shot. This means that you will hit your target more, but it will take really long to kills (with the BR). The Carbine on the other hand is hit or miss.
plus AR is not overpowered because they added a control, which in the AR's case would be a 32 round clip and an uncutable reload animation. if u wana say this weapon is over powered, may as well remove the rocket. and the shotgun.
and the AR only depleats shield rapidly, when it comes to killing, unless you know about pumping, the AR takes a decent amount of time to kill. (W/O beat down.)The AR is too limited in range to be considered overpowered. It is also weaker than all close-range weapons. The M6G is even more useful than the AR. Against Sword or Shotgun I would much rather use a headshot weapon like the M6G
[Edited on 03.18.2009 11:04 AM PDT]