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Subject: Do you think we should be able to pick up jackal shields in reach?

Poll: Do you think we should be able to pick up jackal shields in reach?  [closed]
Yes, we should be able to pick up Jackal shields:  85%
(123 Votes)
No, it is a stupid idea:  15%
(22 Votes)
Total Votes: 145

I think we should be able to pick up jackal sheilds in reach, they do it in the books so why cant we? it would keep the story line and be kool but to make it fair i think we should have to crouch to use them and only be able to use small guns while holding them up

[Edited on 08.18.2009 9:06 AM PDT]

  • 08.18.2009 9:05 AM PDT

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Yes, but only with a dual wieldable weapon, and only as the weapon in the left hand. The way it would probably work, is you pull the left trigger to automatically crouch, hold the shield in front of you, and move at regular crouching speed. Otherwise it would just be deactivated, and you would hold the weapon you are dual wielding as usual.

[Edited on 08.18.2009 9:09 AM PDT]

  • 08.18.2009 9:07 AM PDT

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Not a bad idea, actually.

Though if we're playing Spartans with energy shields, seems kinda redundant. Although it would be fun. Would give people a legit reason to grab Covenant weapons.

  • 08.18.2009 9:19 AM PDT

BOOM DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO!!! Energy sheilds are cheap enough, this would make it worse!!!!

  • 08.18.2009 9:24 AM PDT

dumb idea

  • 08.18.2009 9:25 AM PDT

I hunt for the Prophet of Contentment, the San 'Shyumm that murdered my son, and stole his birthright, his Energy Sword. They call our species Heretics. They claim to all that our tongues sting, our words a vile poison that feeds on the unworthy. I have seen the true face of Heresy. The head of a gallant warrior lay on the ground. His neck scorched and blistered, scarred by his own blade. I shall retrieve the weapon, and drive it through that bastard's heart! Punishment for his sins is nigh.

Posted by: Crowgarno
NO!!! Energy sheilds are cheap enough, this would make it worse!!!!

"Energy Shields are Cheap"?

Umm... EVERYONE HAS THEM... ALL THE TIME...

I think you play too much CoD.

  • 08.18.2009 9:26 AM PDT

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Posted by: Crowgarno
NO!!! Energy sheilds are cheap enough, this would make it worse!!!!

"Energy Shields are Cheap"?

Umm... EVERYONE HAS THEM... ALL THE TIME...

I think you play too much CoD.

Really, haha only jackals have energy shields

  • 08.18.2009 9:30 AM PDT

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actually, they could make it where its like the equipment version energy shields, when it gets shot at alot it depletes. but it doesnt go away 2 fast, and maybe it can just be for campaign

  • 08.18.2009 4:24 PM PDT
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i like the idea, maybe it acts as a frontal overshield, rather than full body OS, and you can only crouch... when it is depleted it over heats and causes your normal shields to drop as though you were shot with a pistol (headshot)

  • 08.18.2009 6:38 PM PDT

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From the sands of time(My Jackal Shield Thread)

[Edited on 08.18.2009 6:43 PM PDT]

  • 08.18.2009 6:40 PM PDT

i was thinkin maybe a couple ppl could make a shield wall formation with a sniper or rocket person behind them

[Edited on 08.26.2009 9:21 AM PDT]

  • 08.26.2009 9:21 AM PDT

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Heh, as long as we get those spears back from Halo 2's Honor Guards. True Spartans?

  • 08.26.2009 10:19 AM PDT

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Heh, as long as we get those spears back from Halo 2's Honor Guards. True Spartans?


ON THESE SHIELDS BOYS!!!

  • 08.26.2009 10:37 AM PDT

dont they dissolve when the jackal dies?? maybe you scould snap his arm of and use it or better yet carry the whole jackal around as a shield

  • 08.26.2009 11:28 AM PDT

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  • 08.26.2009 11:58 AM PDT

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Posted by: SP4C3GH0ST17
dont they dissolve when the jackal dies?? maybe you scould snap his arm of and use it or better yet carry the whole jackal around as a shield

this isn't GOW2...

  • 08.26.2009 11:59 AM PDT

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In the books it says that only the Chief had energy shields in his armor at the time of reach. So logically if you play as a Spartan, you wouldn't start off with shields.

  • 08.26.2009 3:12 PM PDT

I think it's only logical for a Spartan to use the jackal's energy shield. Afterall, Spartans are master of any weapon and pilot of any vehicle.
It would make the most sense in my mind if the shield was used just as any other duel-wieldable weapon. You pick it up on one side or the other and pull the trigger to activate it. when it's not being used the shield would remain contracted and at the player's side. When being used (when the trigger is pulled) the shield would be deployed and brought to bear in front of the player, protecting most of his/her front upper body, and if he/she crouched it would cover almost all of the front of the body. When using the shield, you could also use any other duel-wieldable weapon, although you would have to look through the bright color of the energy shield probably decreasing accuracy.
As far as how the shield would work energy wise, I figure it would have a meter just like the energy shields that protect a spartan's or elite's body. When the shield is shot it would become weaker until it eventually busted. It would need time to recharge and be able to deploy again. It seems simple and plausible enough to me.
The shield would allow for more succesful charges in order to close distances with an opponent, and it would allow for more co-op oppurtunities where one player could crouch with the shield out shooting with a small weapon while another popped up from behind him and the protection provided to fire a more powerful two-handed weapon.

Also, as a side note, I think it would be cool to be able to duel-wield a sword with shield for gladiator style combat. I just figure to balance this the lunge ability would be taken away while the shield is active, but the player could still make simple slash attacks. Also there would be a second or so pause after the shield is put down until the player could lunge.

So what do you think?

[Edited on 08.27.2009 10:02 PM PDT]

  • 08.26.2009 6:59 PM PDT

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well if u didnt play halo 1 ce 2 or 3, then u obviously havent, because u dont know that when a jackel dies, his shield blows up. its official halo cannon. because its from the games. okay so if they blow up then, bungie says that halo 1ce halo 2 and halo 3 are fake. and they wouldnt do that. so the jackels shields are not usable!

but, actually it could be kinda cool to use them. duel weldable jackel shields please!! but bungie u need to be cannon so u have to make the master cheaf in this game be able to do a punch combo, where you grab the jackels arm, koratie chop his neck, snap his legs, and then slide the shields off his hands, and then onto urs. and u can do this 2 times, because as u know i said jackel shields should be duel weldable because dual welding is COOL.

what do you think about my theory, on jackel shields - being dual weldable in halo 3 reach?

[Edited on 08.26.2009 7:05 PM PDT]

  • 08.26.2009 7:03 PM PDT
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This is a good idea.

  • 08.26.2009 7:14 PM PDT
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No.

Something I've wanted since the first game. Sure. Just make them give out a small amount of damage when they pop. That way defeating a shield wielder doesn't entail basically killing them twice.

  • 08.26.2009 7:15 PM PDT
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theres alrdy a forum like this, and to all u ppl who say its an old idea and wont happen

Ideas all always thought up dropped, brought back up and then finally it happens so stop saying that
http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=36313017
dont know how to do link srry

[Edited on 08.26.2009 8:58 PM PDT]

  • 08.26.2009 8:56 PM PDT

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  • 08.26.2009 9:03 PM PDT

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it's a great idea, but one that needs restriction

sounds like fun though

  • 08.26.2009 9:14 PM PDT

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