Posted by: Strike Force
Posted by: xxPhyrexx
Posted by: Strike Force
Why would you want to switch between 5 different spartans in game? I mean, they are basically identical in capabilities.
How do you know? My theory is that they are NOT identical in capabilities. For instance, one is a better sniper, one is a better driver, one is a better Rocket Launcher(er), etc. That's the whole theory.
True. However, for this to not be redundant in a game, it would have to be more than just minor abilities that are different. Linda is the best sniper and Kelly is the fastest spartan, but besides that they all are capable of performing the same tasks. In games where having multiple characters that you can choose from to complete a level, there are always major trait differences. Like one can fly, or one can breathe under water, or one is super strong, or one is super tiny, etc.
Lets face it, the spartans are different, but not different enough to make switching between spartans in game not redundant.
Maybe each Spartan could only hold one "weapon set", like the sniper Spartan could only hold snipers and a pistol. The tank Spartan could only hold a Rocket Launcher and an Assault Rifle, or something similar. So they would have different skill sets that other Spartans could not have.
But I agree that this would probably make the game pretty dull, which is why this is an idea and not an opinion.