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Poll: How about a weapon that's "in between" the AR and BR ...  [closed]
I like your idea alot:  38%
(3 Votes)
It could be better:  25%
(2 Votes)
No, we don't need it:  25%
(2 Votes)
Halo Reach? AR? BR?:  12%
(1 Votes)
Total Votes: 8

While there are multiple threads claiming that either the Assault Rifle of Battle Rifle is the better weapon, it is difficult to compare the two because they work best in different situations. The AR is for close-medium range, the BR is for medium-long range. So wouldn't it be ideal if, in Halo Reach, there was a weapon that excelled in the gap between these two weapons?

My ideas for this ideal medium-range weapon are as follows:

- Not dual-wieldable
- 2x scope
- Automatic fire (very high rate; double the AR's, but less per-bullet damage)
- 72 round clip (25 bullets to disable shields, 10-12 to kill)
- Headshot capability (3 bullets to unshielded head to kill)

I believe this would be a dependable, effective weapon that fills a sizable niche in both the campaign and mutliplayer weapon set. It would be ideal as a multiplayer starting weapon, excelling in the range between the AR and BR.

What do you think of this idea?

[Edited on 07.17.2009 5:43 PM PDT]

  • 07.17.2009 4:13 PM PDT
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Just because it seems impossible
Does not mean it is not right.

Or the Halo 2 Beta Battle Rifle, Single Shot.

  • 07.17.2009 4:18 PM PDT

Multiplayer Gameplay
Halo:CE------------------Reach--------Halo2-----------------H alo3
Campaign Experience
Reach----Halo:CE-----------------ODST-----Halo2---------Halo3

Glad that Halo 3 garbage is dead, thanks to Reach.
Unfreakenbelievable!!

What, like the M6G Magnum in H3?

You didn't specify the RoF for your idea. I'll assume it is a slow RoF with a single-shot function, since you mention it is a 4-shot.

Either way, if it has less range as the current load of mid-ranged weapons, I won't be interested.

Also, you mention that it is Automatic. What if the range gets better when you shoot it slower, like how the M6D Pistol was? It would be controlled by the user, instead of some random number generator. In other words, the faster you shoot it the less range it would have.

  • 07.17.2009 4:21 PM PDT

How to spell "space"?

S-P-ACE! SPACE!

You're describing a tweaked SMG.
The weapon you seek is the Covenant Carbine.

  • 07.17.2009 4:26 PM PDT
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Posted by: chargersfan2
Or the Halo 2 Beta Battle Rifle, Single Shot.


YES!!!!!

If this gun was to replace the current battle rifle, i'm almost positive that there would be way less complaining about AR's and BR's alike.

  • 07.17.2009 4:29 PM PDT