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Subject: The only version of the battle rifle that wouldn't ruin the game
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If bungie does decide to include the battle rifle in the game (which I strongly hope they don't) it should have 15 round clip instead of a 36 round clip. The main problem with the battle rifle is that you can miss so many times with it and still get a kill without reloading. But with a 15 round clip missing too often can be fatal. The only people I can see having a real problem with this are the people that need the large clip size to get kills.

  • 07.15.2009 11:05 AM PDT

Just be happy that bungie is actually making us a new game. Damn!!

  • 07.15.2009 11:06 AM PDT

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  • 07.15.2009 11:08 AM PDT

I am of an open mind and I am willing to hear criticism. Also: That's stupid and you're stupid.

It would have been better to have just included this in the other Anti-BR thread.

However, I agree, either make it weaker or have less ammo. I don't want a repetitive game this time around. I want to get killed by Plasma Rifle-SMG dual wielding, Needlers, or even a Plasma Pistol. It adds to the, "WTF, How did that happen!" factor.

  • 07.15.2009 11:10 AM PDT
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Posted by: MBT Knights MBT
Just be happy that bungie is actually making us a new game. Damn!!

How can I be happy with a new game if it isn't any fun to play?

  • 07.15.2009 11:10 AM PDT

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It's a four shot right? Make it a five shot/six shot, and take away the ability to snipe with it(I don't mean headshots or scope I mean lower the range). I think a five shot with slighly lower range would be better, but it definitely needs to be less effective at close range because the AR should be WAY better at short range while the BR is supposed to be a medium to long range weapon it can still own an AR up close making the AR pointless.

  • 07.15.2009 12:04 PM PDT

My troll sense is tingling.

Wait, there are BRs that ruin the game(s) now?

  • 07.15.2009 12:05 PM PDT

omg i hate people complaining about the br shorely its more anying being killed by rocket lunchers held by the noob, than getting killed by a player that is using a br that has no chance agaist the wepons like spikers, needlers, roket lunchers, smgs enless used by a decent player



the wepons not over powered the players that is using its just very good with it, stop complaining :@ angry face

  • 07.15.2009 12:09 PM PDT

The best way to balance the BR would be to make it single shot, and shorten the clip size. As you can tell, the Carbine isn't nearly as effective as the BR in close range. There is your proof. That, or remove the BR completely, give us a magnum with longer range for campaign. And for multiplayer, we use carbines, which are more balanced then BRs.

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  • 07.15.2009 12:10 PM PDT

Posted by: jonesy90000
omg i hate people complaining about the br shorely its more anying being killed by rocket lunchers held by the noob, than getting killed by a player that is using a br that has no chance agaist the wepons like spikers, needlers, roket lunchers, smgs enless used by a decent player



the wepons not over powered the players that is using its just very good with it, stop complaining :@ angry face

No. The main reason the BR feels over powered is that it stands an extremely good chance of beating an AR at CQB. Ironically, the AR was designed for close range, while the BR medium range.

  • 07.15.2009 12:12 PM PDT

Hmm, interesting, because not all of us can 4 shot like pros, I still occasionally have it where I go through a whole clip before killing someone. I think Limiting it to 5 shots per clip would cripple ALOT of people

  • 07.15.2009 12:14 PM PDT

Posted by: Runic Aries
Hmm, interesting, because not all of us can 4 shot like pros, I still occasionally have it where I go through a whole clip before killing someone. I think Limiting it to 5 shots per clip would cripple ALOT of people


Agreed

  • 07.15.2009 12:16 PM PDT

Posted by: Runic Aries
Hmm, interesting, because not all of us can 4 shot like pros, I still occasionally have it where I go through a whole clip before killing someone. I think Limiting it to 5 shots per clip would cripple ALOT of people

Exactly what I'm trying to say. If the BR was single shot, missing shots because it used to have a 3 shot burst wouldn't exist, I.E. bullet spread. Single shot would also give it less ability at close range, which would give the AR it's actual functionality: Being more effective then the BR at close range.

Single shot:
-More accurate, more range
-Less effective at CQB

That's what the BR should be designed to be. Effective at long range, not effective at close range.

But seeing as how it would have further range, I say remove the fact when you get shot when zoomed in with a sniper, it un-scopes.

  • 07.15.2009 12:22 PM PDT

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I think if the BR had a 28 bullet clip it would be a lot more balanced.

  • 09.12.2009 10:42 PM PDT

The reason why the Battle Rifle has a 36 round magazine is simple. 3 kills a mag. Every Halo weapon is made so you can kill 2-4 people with only one reload. If you really want to balance the BR, make it 2 shot burst with 11 hits to kill. Keep the magazine or lower it to 30-34.

  • 09.12.2009 10:53 PM PDT

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The main problem with the Battle Rifle is that all other weapons are either worthless in comparison, or just not versatile at all.

If Bungie removes dual wielding and makes weapons operate more like in Halo 1 (more versatile, more skill-based, more powerful, etc.) then the BR would no longer be overpowered or over used because everything could stand up to it.

  • 09.12.2009 10:54 PM PDT

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Thank god the OP doesn't work at Bungie.

This would make it the post-update Halo2 magnum. It would be an entirely worthless weapon. Most people, even good people, can't consistently 5 shot with the current BR. Getting even one kill with that clip would be extremely difficult and not worth anyone's time.

  • 09.12.2009 10:57 PM PDT

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I love how the BR is "over powered", but with the way Halo works, there will always be a weapon that is used more so than others. Take out BR. What happens? AR has way too much use. Add a new BR-like weapon, that will be used just as much.

Unless Halo make 5 versions of an SMG, Rifle, Pistol, ect. (which would entirely ruin the point of the game) player will always use one weapon way more so then others. Also, Rifles are generally used the most in shooting games and it would make sense that they are. As long as Halo has a rifle that is good at most all distance, it will always be preferred to use.

  • 09.12.2009 11:04 PM PDT