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Subject: Poll Question is; Do you want the battle rifle to return?
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Posted by: antdan1310
What i don't get is, you're an ODST and you use a SPARTAN laser.

Logic fail, much?


Nope, no logic fails here, It's just a name for a weapon. If the BR was called...say... the Marine Rifle, (stupid name, I know.) Then would people just not use it if they aren't a Marine? Or the the Halo 3 SMG was called....hmmm.... a ODST Repeater, or something like that, then would only ODST's use it? nope. And by the way, I've seen Elites use brute shots in Campaign, And I've seen many Elites in multilayer with spartan lasers...

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  • 06.10.2009 9:12 AM PDT
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Posted by: antdan1310
What i don't get is, you're an ODST and you use a SPARTAN laser.

Logic fail, much?


Nope, no logic fails here, It's just a name for a weapon. If the BR was called...say... the Marine Rifle, (stupid name, I know.) Then would people just not use it if they aren't a Marine? Or the the Halo 3 SMG was called....hmmm.... a ODST Repeater, or something like that, then would only ODST's use it? nope. And by the way, I've seen Elites use brute shots in Campaign, And I've seen many Elites in multilayer with spartan lasers...

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It was called a spartan laser because it was so heavy that only spartans (bio-enhanced humans) and elites (aliens) could carry it.

  • 06.10.2009 9:16 AM PDT
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Posted by: antdan1310
What i don't get is, you're an ODST and you use a SPARTAN laser.

Logic fail, much?


Um... Lemme think.... Elites in Campaign use brute shots, sometimes....
Elites in multilayer use Spartan Lasers....
Counter-Fail, Much?

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[Edited on 06.10.2009 9:16 AM PDT]

  • 06.10.2009 9:16 AM PDT

Beware the smiley face! =D

Oh no! Theres no battle rifle! What ever will we do!

Play Halo Combat Evolved pl0x.

Anyway, We see enough of the BR in Halo 2 and 3. It's good that ODST has brought back some form of Gods Sidearm (CE's magnum)

  • 06.10.2009 9:19 AM PDT
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tbh how cool would a silenced BR be with reddot sights and so on. I dont want the BR to go

  • 06.10.2009 9:20 AM PDT
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Posted by: antdan1310
Posted by: arbiter 0917
Posted by: antdan1310
What i don't get is, you're an ODST and you use a SPARTAN laser.

Logic fail, much?


Nope, no logic fails here, It's just a name for a weapon. If the BR was called...say... the Marine Rifle, (stupid name, I know.) Then would people just not use it if they aren't a Marine? Or the the Halo 3 SMG was called....hmmm.... a ODST Repeater, or something like that, then would only ODST's use it? nope. And by the way, I've seen Elites use brute shots in Campaign, And I've seen many Elites in multilayer with spartan lasers...

-The Arbiter
It was called a spartan laser because it was so heavy that only Spartans (bio-enhanced humans) and elites (aliens) could carry it.


"... and elites (aliens) could carry it."

Oh, well that makes sense. (Sarcastic)
Spartan Lasers are for Spartans...AND ELITES... No Duh, I've seen them do it too. Does that mean ODST's are bio-enhanced...?! I rest my 'LAZAH' (case).

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[Edited on 06.10.2009 9:23 AM PDT]

  • 06.10.2009 9:20 AM PDT
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There is more than enough in ODST to make up for the lack of one overrated weapon. Think of it as a refreshing change of pace. Removing the M6D/battle rifle weapon that has been in every Halo game since CE might even make the game more fun. We've always had one, so we don't know yet.

  • 06.10.2009 9:21 AM PDT
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Posted by: Rammal94
Oh no! Theres no battle rifle! What ever will we do!

Play Halo Combat Evolved pl0x.

Anyway, We see enough of the BR in Halo 2 and 3. It's good that ODST has brought back some form of Gods Sidearm (CE's magnum)


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  • 06.10.2009 9:22 AM PDT
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Oh NOES!!! NO BR?! But idk how 2 use ne other wepun!
Actually, I am quite tired of relying on the BR and would like to have a break from it.
Why wasn't there an AR in Halo 2?

[Edited on 06.10.2009 9:24 AM PDT]

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Posted by: NightmarePWNZ93
Oh NOES!!! NO BR?! But idk how 2 use ne other wepun!
Actually, I am quite tired of relying on the BR and would like to have a break from it.
Why wasn't there an AR in Halo 2?


Because, I think Bungie was going to try to replace the AR with a BR and SMG. when it failed, they put the AR as the default weapon for Halo 3, and slapped in the BR and SMG for the Halo 2 lovers. But, once again, it's only my theory.

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  • 06.10.2009 9:26 AM PDT

I don't think the BR should be in the game, It will be intresting to play though the campaign without it.

  • 06.10.2009 9:28 AM PDT

Posted by: T 4 T 7 Y
tbh how cool would a silenced BR be with reddot sights and so on. I dont want the BR to go


I agree. Maybe they should add perks like Juggernaut and Last Stand and also make it so you can drop a grenade when you die. Not forgetting giving us golden weapons, as well as putting a chainsaw on the end of the SMG.

  • 06.10.2009 9:29 AM PDT

Well, maybe since most of the humans are killed, the covenant took or destroyed most the weapons. Maybe some interested them more. Maybe they hadn't seen the BR and wanted to see if they could cause problems. They saw it was powerful and took it.

They didn't think a pistol could kill much of them, or an SMG. So they left them out laying in the streets.


Also, it's just a game. It's not the end of the world....

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Posted by: Adam Sufc
Posted by: T 4 T 7 Y
tbh how cool would a silenced BR be with reddot sights and so on. I dont want the BR to go


I agree. Maybe they should add perks like Juggernaut and Last Stand and also make it so you can drop a grenade when you die. Not forgetting giving us golden weapons, as well as putting a chainsaw on the end of the SMG.


This is Halo! (or maybe this is Sparta...hmmm...) This isn't Gears of War or Call of Duty4 or Call of Duty5!

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  • 06.10.2009 9:32 AM PDT

I honestly don't get what everybody has against the BR. Everybody is trying to jump on the bandwagon of "I'm so cool, I think that an awesome weapon is rubbish".

Bungie, please bring the BR back, if it is the most used weapon, then why are you taking it out?

  • 06.10.2009 9:41 AM PDT

New Pistol> Battle RIfle

The new pistol is almost exactly like the BR.
It shoots as fast as you can pull the trigger, so you don't have to wait for the burst.
So, if you put it in the right hands, someone with the new pistol MIGHT be able to outdo someone with the BR.

  • 06.10.2009 9:44 AM PDT
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I gotta admit even though I'm usually on the other side of the fence on this issue, I think the BR should be included. The lad brings up a good point, you have the Carbine, so why not the BR?

Also I haven't seen an AR yet either. Now THAT upsets me.

[Edited on 06.10.2009 9:50 AM PDT]

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Posted by: L0ne Darky
Poll question; Do you want the Battle Rifle to return to Halo 3; ODST to be available in the Campaign?

Now of all times?!

Is what I hear true?! No Battle Rifle?? SERIOUSLY?! We get Rocket Launchers, Spartan Lasers, Sniper Rifles, Covenant Carbines, BUT NO BATTLE RIFLES?!?!?!?

ARE YOU SERIOUS?!

I hope to god it's not too late. When do they actually start manufacturing the discs?? Please, Bungie, if you all have souls, put the Battle Rifle up for use in Halo 3; ODST's Campaign! For god sakes the covie carbine is already in, put it's UNSC equivalent/counterpart in the games campaign with it! (or else you'll break the covie carbines heart for taking away it's counterpart)
But seriously, put it in the campaign please!

(I had the last one deleted to include this poll question.
Dear Anchronos; Let it be known how I hate that the poll question takes place of the title of the thread)


OMG IS THIS true ????

we need more weapons, not less weapons !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 06.10.2009 9:49 AM PDT
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now i know why they use a pistol instead of BR... think ??? yes it is about the weigh... If you have a BR you cant have another weapon like AR or SMG... but if you have a pistol, you can also have a SMG or AR...

Now I understand

[Edited on 06.10.2009 9:53 AM PDT]

  • 06.10.2009 9:52 AM PDT

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Posted by: TheVoiceInsyde
Mayb cause u suck with it? Lol noob. Who doesn't love the Br?

I don't.

But that is beside the point. The removal of the BR and reinstatement of the Pistol will force players to be more creative in the ways they approach a situation and the ways they take down enemies.

The BR should be left out for this reason.

  • 06.10.2009 9:53 AM PDT

Why would this make Bungie stupid?!

Bungie is a great developer and if you cant respect their decision, dont buy their game.

Besides, judging by your poll, a lot of the community members can respect their decision or just dont want the weapon in the game. I for one am glad its gone. This game is supposed to be harder and having a gun that has a lot of ammo and would work close enough to a sniper would be way over powered.



  • 06.10.2009 9:58 AM PDT

It's a shame it is against the rules to call you out on your rank, seeing as how the level you play at greatly affects the opinions you hold (on gameplay). Generally, if you are bad - Your opinions are wrong, and your argument is invalid.

GG

H1 Pistol > Everything Else

  • 06.10.2009 10:04 AM PDT
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The reason is simple. The MC is a Spec. Ops kind of person, a walking tank. An ODST is more Covert Op, so he needs a silenced SMG and a silenced (but just as effective) version of the BR that won't weigh as much.

  • 06.10.2009 10:11 AM PDT

When in doubt, call in an airstrike

I think us getting the silenced smg and auto mag is quite enough...besides, we have the carbine, so stop complaining

  • 06.10.2009 10:14 AM PDT