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  • Poll [36 votes]: would you want to be able to use Jackals' shields?
Subject: Elites' swords... How about Jackal's shields?
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Poll: would you want to be able to use Jackals' shields?  [closed]
Yeah, that'd be tight!:  61%
(22 Votes)
No, you've got a shield already...:  39%
(14 Votes)
Total Votes: 36

If we can use the Elite's swords then why can we use the Jackal's shields allowing us to block?

For instance, each time you kill a jackal with a yellow shield you should be able to pick up it's shield and power it up as a dual wielding option. I don't think you should be able to hit with it, and it wouldn't provide you perfect cover, (you're taller than the jackals) but I think having the ability to use a shield would enhance the possibilities.

I'd like to be able to block the energy sword. Or allow a little more bravado to come into the game, due to the added protection.

What do you guys think?

[Edited on 6/27/2004 7:58:36 AM]

  • 06.27.2004 7:57 AM PDT
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it'd be cool but they would have make it so u couldnt use it forever. then it'd be too easy...

  • 06.27.2004 8:04 AM PDT
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cool

  • 06.27.2004 8:04 AM PDT
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Yeah, that'd be sweet!. If you have it as a dual wield type weapon, when you pull the left trigger, it would activate and come up in front of you, deflecting 50%-80% of bullets headed your way, depending on angles, ect. After its 'popped' you would have to pick up a new one. I've thought from the fet-go that would be great.

Imagine running through a MP battle with a SMG and A shield!

  • 06.27.2004 8:12 AM PDT
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it be too easy so... i change vote to no

  • 06.27.2004 8:15 AM PDT
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I agree, it would make it so you'd be harder to hurt thus making not geting killed 'easier'. However, I believe some people want to go in with both guns ablazin' while others are more cautious in their exploits in Halo. I simply believe their should b a counter weapon/shield for the new an improved needler as well as the energy sword.

it be okay so... I change your vote back to yes. ha,ha,ha

[Edited on 6/27/2004 8:20:29 AM]

  • 06.27.2004 8:19 AM PDT
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Posted by: jlb295
I agree, it would make it so you'd be harder to hurt thus making not geting killed 'easier'. However, I believe some people want to go in with both guns ablazin' while others are more cautious in their exploits in Halo. I simply believe their should b a counter weapon/shield for the new an improved needler as well as the energy sword.

it be okay so... I change vote back to yes. ha,ha,ha

good point

  • 06.27.2004 8:22 AM PDT
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Thats a good idea but i voted no becuase its not very balanced, picture a gold elite with a jackals shield. Thats what you would be like, extremly too easy.

  • 06.27.2004 8:45 AM PDT
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The Fall of Reach talks about how a few of the Spartans nabbed some of the shields and use them while combatting a pair of Hunters. However, the shields are attached by strapping them to the arm.

However, at that point the Spartans didn't have shields, so they could easily strap the Jackal's shields on. I do not see how they would be able to attach the shields while they have their own on as it would just slide off, and slowly drain their own shield.

  • 06.27.2004 8:57 AM PDT
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Also in the FOR (Fall of Reach, foo'), during the section of the book where the MC is introduced to the improved Mjolnir suit (avec shields, merci), Halsey mentions that the shield area under the Master Chef's boots can be powered down to allow for better traction.
If this happens automatically in-game (i.e. you don't have to enter a pause menu to "power down your boots"), then it's easy to assume that the shield area on your forearm can also be powered down to allow for something to be attached to it.

  • 06.27.2004 9:00 AM PDT
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I suppose that is an option and hoped no-one would mention it ;)

I just don't like the way it could be introduced... i'd say the MCs shields are good enough and the Jackal shield would be more of an encumberance.

  • 06.27.2004 9:03 AM PDT
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I dunno...
Personally, I think that it would be a cool option, and allow for a much large range of tactics, etc. that you could enact during the game.
And if you would melee with it, that would be so damn cool.
Come on, price, you know you want the shield.

  • 06.27.2004 9:08 AM PDT
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I think that the jackal shield would be helpful in some areas like on legendary mode or something. I do think though that it should only be used without a weapon so that you have to melee or use the plasma sword.

  • 06.27.2004 9:12 AM PDT
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I really dont... i wouldn't cover anywhere near enough of you, it isn't anywhere as good as the SPARTANs integrated ones and it'd just get in the way while firing. I mean, unless they make an amazing system where you can hold the shield behind you to cover your back and finish someone in front of you with your SMG, and move the shield in whatever direction you want oposed to where you're facing, theni suppose it'd be useful but until then, no. :)

  • 06.27.2004 9:13 AM PDT
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once u get a hold of a jackal shield no one will stop you... they couldnt hit u

  • 06.27.2004 9:24 AM PDT
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Posted by: shoemaker32
once u get a hold of a jackal shield no one will stop you... they couldnt hit u


Ever notice how you could overload a jackals shield in Halo loads quicker than they could power down yours? well they can't fix their's, it melts...

  • 06.27.2004 9:27 AM PDT
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Posted by: PriceChild
Posted by: shoemaker32
once u get a hold of a jackal shield no one will stop you... they couldnt hit u


Ever notice how you could overload a jackals shield in Halo loads quicker than they could power down yours? well they can't fix their's, it melts...


i think you are saying that when you destroy a jackels sheild wiht a full plasma charge that it doesnt come back...? is that right (your post was hard to understand) well there sheild does come back you just have to wait about 30 seconds.

  • 06.27.2004 10:05 AM PDT
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I think a balanced version of the shield would be alright in MP but in the game, no. Mostly because I like the challenege of killing other humans who can think and come up with clever ways to attack with what they have. Seeing a line of people in CTF with shields running towards my base in formation would be fun as hell trying to break. But that's just me.

  • 06.27.2004 11:06 AM PDT
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Posted by: That Halo girl
I think a balanced version of the shield would be alright in MP but in the game, no. Mostly because I like the challenege of killing other humans who can think and come up with clever ways to attack with what they have. Seeing a line of people in CTF with shields running towards my base in formation would be fun as hell trying to break. But that's just me.


rocket launcher.

  • 06.27.2004 11:09 AM PDT
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I dont think youd be able to pick up the shields. I dont know why but I just think its cuse it wouldent be pratical.

  • 06.27.2004 11:09 AM PDT