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Subject: the return of the red plasma rifle?

I'm excited that the red plasma rifle is being brought back and but does anyone no the story behind y it wasn't used in halo 3

  • 07.14.2009 7:41 PM PDT
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Because Halo 3 kind of failed.

Edit: (Compared to the rest of the series.)

[Edited on 07.14.2009 7:42 PM PDT]

  • 07.14.2009 7:41 PM PDT

individual we fall united we conquer

us to but old news sorry

  • 07.14.2009 7:41 PM PDT

"The next time you see me, I'll be stabbing you to death! Okay?"

I'm excited about the weapon's return as well.

As for why it was removed for Halo 3. It might be because of the other weapons that were added. The developers probably didn't see a reason for there to be two different plasma rifles with all the new guns they added.

  • 07.14.2009 7:46 PM PDT

Posted by: DragonsPoison
us to but old news sorry
*head asplodes*

  • 07.14.2009 7:47 PM PDT

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they were botht he same weapon i thought, just one was red and one was blue, so why keep both

  • 07.14.2009 7:48 PM PDT

"The next time you see me, I'll be stabbing you to death! Okay?"

Posted by: cameo_cream
they were botht he same weapon i thought, just one was red and one was blue, so why keep both

The red one, while more powerful, overheated much faster than the blue one.

  • 07.14.2009 7:49 PM PDT

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i dont see what all the happiness is its just the ol plasma rifle but red?

  • 07.14.2009 8:45 PM PDT

Posted by: cmac715
i dont see what all the happiness is its just the ol plasma rifle but red?

It shoots a little faster but overheats quickly. Kinda pointless if you ask me. Their basicly(spl?) the same thing.

[Edited on 07.14.2009 8:50 PM PDT]

  • 07.14.2009 8:47 PM PDT
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Posted by: cmac715
i dont see what all the happiness is its just the ol plasma rifle but red?


thats whats so good about it....... red makes everything better

  • 07.14.2009 8:48 PM PDT

Here’s what Luke had to say about the differences in treatment between the Spartans and Elites in Reach:

“Instead of piece-by-piece customization like the Spartans, Elite customization is a full model swap with models selected from the various Elite classes appearing throughout the Campaign. There are all kinds of reasons for this, not the least of which is our continued emphasis on the Spartan as your identity in Reach.”

Its back. Its excellent.

It was taken out because the Spiker filled the weapon's role in the Halo 3 sandbox.

  • 07.14.2009 8:55 PM PDT

Posted by: Pwnr778
Because Halo 3 kind of failed.

Edit: (Compared to the rest of the series.)


multiplayer was kind of a let down. i expected sooo many options for custom games and level design doesnt seem to be as good. would like to see the h1 and h2 pistol return sometime for custom games along with homing rockets and the h2 energy sword. i loved playing KotH on midship with swords. only now you can block you opponent and that takes away from the fun. and beat downs are a little powerful in h3. but you cant please everyone.

  • 07.14.2009 9:42 PM PDT

How come I never get the sniper rifle?!
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My ROFLsniper goes POW!

The dreadnought left high charity without any of the red plasma rifles, wait, Thats impossible because the enemies in the game are from the dreadnought i think. I dont think regret left any troops behind. =\. Im confused.

  • 07.14.2009 10:13 PM PDT

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  • 07.14.2009 10:30 PM PDT
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......such a fail weapon

  • 07.14.2009 10:35 PM PDT

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yes but its better than the AR in close quarters, 2-3 shots and a beat down = raped by mele

[Edited on 07.14.2009 10:37 PM PDT]

  • 07.14.2009 10:37 PM PDT

Death to rank junkies.

Posted by: DarkSpartan000
......such a fail weapon


Such a fail post.

I'm glad my favorite weapon is being brought back. Bungie thought that the Spiker took its place in Halo 3, but both are going to be in ODST.

  • 07.14.2009 10:40 PM PDT

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Wow your favorite weapon?

  • 07.14.2009 10:47 PM PDT

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Because Brute Plasma Rifles are red.
You kill them and take the Rifle.

After the Covenant Elites separated, the Brutes wanted their own color.

  • 07.14.2009 10:50 PM PDT

Posted by: OGspl1t
I'm excited that the red plasma rifle is being brought back and but does anyone no the story behind y it wasn't used in halo 3


The Brute Plasma Rifle was replaced with the Brute Spiker in Halo 3.
In ODST we're back in New Mombasa again, so The Brute Plasma seems more fitting.

  • 07.14.2009 10:50 PM PDT

Death to rank junkies.

Posted by: cmac715
Wow your favorite weapon?


The Plasma Rifle has been my favorite weapon ever since Halo 1. The only thing I like better than the Regular version is the Brute version.

  • 07.14.2009 10:52 PM PDT

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Plus its back in time i think?

  • 07.14.2009 10:52 PM PDT

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Why settle with one awesome plasma rifle when you can have two? I'm really glad it's coming back.

  • 07.14.2009 10:58 PM PDT

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whut he said, 1+1=Higher number= better

  • 07.14.2009 11:05 PM PDT