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Subject: An idea to end BR/AR debate in Reach.

~Wash, The /Thread.

So I was thinking the other day when browsing another BR/AR thread in the H3 forums, Why not combine them for reach. Here is my suggestion: A scoped AR, with a headshot ability. You know the little red dot.

The BEAR, Battle Elite Assault Rifle, Is a fully automatic weapon with head shot ability within the first 1 to 1.5 seconds, then drgrades into a spray and pray cone of death. If you burst fire correctly, you will effectively be using a BR. Although, if you hold it down for the kill, or rush for a beatdown, boom an AR for you as well.

The accuracy could slightly increase in the scope (standard BR zoom), with the possibility of an extra .5 second of headshot ability.

Let me know what you think about this. I think it would be the ultimate starting weapon.

[Edited on 07.10.2009 8:02 PM PDT]

  • 07.10.2009 8:01 PM PDT
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yes good idea.

  • 07.10.2009 8:14 PM PDT
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Pretty much sounds like a mega-gun... that kinda gun would've been a more advanced gun, which makes no sense considering it's in the past.

But that gun sounds freakin' sweet.

[Edited on 07.10.2009 8:15 PM PDT]

  • 07.10.2009 8:15 PM PDT

~Wash, The /Thread.

Darn you, that is a very valid point against my gun being in Reach, as it would fit in our time line of Halo experience. But it wouldn't make sense in a game taking place in the past.

Oh snap, I just thought of the ultimate counter to that: Star Wars did it like that, it's ok.
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Pretty much sounds like a mega-gun... that kinda gun would've been a more advanced gun, which makes no sense considering it's in the past.

But that gun sounds freakin' sweet.


[Edited on 07.10.2009 8:20 PM PDT]

  • 07.10.2009 8:19 PM PDT
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Posted by: AgentWashingtub
Oh snap, I just thought of the ultimate counter to that: Star Wars did it like that, it's ok.


Ha ha ha very true... wouldn't mind seein' it

  • 07.10.2009 8:21 PM PDT

The AR is a close range weapon. The BR is a medium ranged weapon. There are some fools who use one when they should be really using the other. There are others who don't know how to use a certain weapon properly. They complain, and flame threads get started. *That* is the problem you are seeking to rectify. Its not a problem with the game, its a problem with people, and people will still find things to fight about even if you try to find a compromise between the AR and the BR.

  • 07.10.2009 8:24 PM PDT
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I think thats a great idea. I like the BR and the AR in Halo 3, but when on Team Br's, having both the BR and the AR seems kind of pointless because I would only use the AR in very close range situations, so I usually pick up a spiker or SMG to replace the AR. Combining the two weapons instead of this combination would be pretty good.

  • 07.10.2009 8:28 PM PDT

The BR and AR were designed with specific strengths and weaknesses, as were all weapons in halo 3. The point is to create strategy during combat, rather than just pure skill. While I like the skill innate to the BR, the AR has its uses, and anyone flaming either weapon doesn't see the beauty of the system. There has to be a counter to every weapon, in some sort of scenario. I'm good at MLG, but I don't hate on the AR lovers.

  • 07.10.2009 8:42 PM PDT

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Overpowered... I have a better idea.

Mid-long range supression weapon: MA5K Assault Rifle
45 rounds/magazine
10 rounds/second
10 headshots/20 bodyshots to kill
H2 BR accuracy (single shot), H3 BR accuracy (pulse), H1 AR accuracy (automatic)
2x scope

Midrange accuracy weapon: M6D Pistol
12 rounds/magazine
3 rounds/second
5 headshots/10 bodyshots to kill
H1 Pistol accuracy (single shot, fired slowly), H3 Pistol accuracy (automatic), Between the two (single shot, fired quickly)

  • 07.10.2009 8:51 PM PDT

or they could make a more accurate pistol with a little more power so it can act as a semi mid range weapon so it works almost as well as the BR at mid range

  • 07.10.2009 9:05 PM PDT

Holy -blam!- that would be a powerful gun. I think instead they should make a gun with 7 round burst.

  • 07.10.2009 9:23 PM PDT