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Subject: Do u want BR back in Reach?

The BR is good in Halo 3, but if they bring it to Reach, FIX IT. Don't have it have a random spread. There's nothing wrong with perfectly accurate weapons. If you can't rely on your weapons, what can you rely on? Also, don't slow down the rate of fire like so many of these bad kids are suggesting. It already takes too long to kill people with it in Halo 3, which is why running away is so common. Getting shot? Go around the corner and spam nades at the corner, so that the other guy can either risk charging through nades to finish you or let you escape. In Halo CE (The best of the Halo games) good aim with the pistol would earn you your kill at a good speed. That's what we need in Reach.

Also, I'm thrilled Bungie's done with the series after Reach. Their games have gone downhill.

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I don't think the BR has that much of a spread...maybe if you throw your crosshairs across the screen while shooting you wil...and it doesnt take a long time to kill somebody with the BR ut only takes 4shots(if ur good)...also i think Halo 2 was the best of the series..and dont be thrilled that bungie is done with halo after reach cuz they said they were done with halo after halo 3 and voila...

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  • 10.10.2009 6:38 AM PDT
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I can guarantee everyone that says no can't get a 40 even in doubles, plus MLG is one of Bungies biggest parteners and Everyone in the MLG community would say yes. The n00bs don't stand a chance. Halo has always been a team game and i can't see it being much fun team ARing someone across the map.

  • 10.10.2009 6:43 AM PDT

i think it should stay but if it doesn't im still getting the game

  • 10.10.2009 7:10 AM PDT

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Posted by: turtle3242008
OP BR..........

You just don't know how to use it correctly. I once killed a person with a pistol at mid And he had a BR and he had full health i did not.

  • 10.10.2009 7:11 AM PDT
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Doesn't mean it can't be in multiplayer? IF other games have campaign only weapons, why can't Reach?

  • 10.10.2009 7:14 AM PDT
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if ttheres not a battle rifle in reach , then i hope opening day release bungie gets nuked

  • 10.10.2009 7:17 AM PDT

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Hell yes, people just need to stop whining about it.

  • 10.10.2009 7:30 AM PDT

BR IN REACH!!

  • 10.10.2009 7:38 AM PDT


Posted by: SweetTRIX
Personally I think that the BR should not return in it's current form. For better or worse (depending on personal opinion) the BR is far more effective than it was designed to be, often times fulfulling a role far outside of it's intended "assault rifle" slot.

If it were to be tweaked to make it a little less effective, or possibly a little less easy to use, or rebalance all the weapons to work better with it, then that would be one thing. But H2 and H3 have had very poor weapons balance, due in large part to the BR and how the players have used it.

In regards to MLG, they adapt their gameplay to the set of tools available. Bungie doesn't bow to them, no dev does. While the MLG community opinion should not be tossed to the wayside, the return of the BR wouldn't be dictated by them.

ok if its so ez to use me and u have 20 br battles. if its so ez you should win some of them maybe like atleast half i will bet my house i got 15-5 or better

  • 10.10.2009 7:51 AM PDT

yes. but why not put the BR and a pistol? Halo and MLG have become so popular because of the "1 vs 1" battles and "4 shot." So if Bungie can re-create a weapon that can build around these concepts, I don't mind what weapon it is. As long as the weapon allows it's user to enter some sort of competitive challenge against their opponent, then that would be amazing! This is exactly what the battle rifle did.
I understand why some people don't like the battle rifle (because it requires some practice to use), but once you reach higher rank (level 40 and up), the game becomes more difficult to play with an assault rifle. Entering onto the opponents side of the map with only a close range weapon is hard. It also slows down the pace of the game ALOT.

  • 10.10.2009 7:56 AM PDT

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u kids fail at life the br isnt going to be in reach because the br came out in halo 2 and reach takes place b4 halo 1 meaning we have a amazing pistol thats way better then the br
LOL *MEGA FACE PALM*

Read the books buddy, the BR was around 25+ years before Halo:Combat Evolved. And the first Covenant casualty was killed by a BR fired by the one and only Sgt Avery Johnson.

Sorry but theres absolutely nothing wrong with the BR as is. its just player skill that needs to be addressed.

I have a love/hate relationship with the gun. I love it when Im the only other person with it, but hate it when EVERYONE has it.

I think the best way to solve the issue is to have less on the map and do NOT have it as a starting primary or secondary weapon.

  • 10.10.2009 8:02 AM PDT
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If people who were good at the game made the game, there would be a BR in hands at all time...

  • 10.10.2009 8:32 AM PDT

of coarse yes
if not that bring back the 3 shot pistol from h1
the br actually takes skill to use unlike the assault rifle

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  • 10.10.2009 8:38 AM PDT

Ninjabag the tea-pirates!

I don't want to join your group.

Yes but maybe tone down the power just a little.

  • 10.10.2009 8:38 AM PDT

HELL NO

  • 10.10.2009 8:41 AM PDT
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The BR should def be back in Reach! It is by far the most popular weapon right beside the sniper rifle... The only people who dont like it (no offense) are those who dont know how to use it and/or dont practice with it... its a skill weapon that you need to know more than just holding down the trigger

You dont see any AR Octogon matches

Practice with it and youll love it!

The BR seperates Halo from every other game

  • 10.10.2009 8:42 AM PDT

well id say that shots not registering (even on lan) is a problem with the br

  • 10.10.2009 8:44 AM PDT
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Everyone went through this whole debate from Halo 2 to Halo 3 and They lowered the Fire Rate of the BR and the Power... and Just because most people refuse to adjust to the BR you want it toned down more!?! Quit complaining about it and adapt to it... get some skill and practice with it... Youll be surprised at its versitillity and how much your overall skill at the game improves, both idividually and as a team

  • 10.10.2009 8:48 AM PDT

Make the BR single shot

  • 10.10.2009 8:49 AM PDT

I gotta be honest I am shocked that this poll even has 100 votes against the BR it is the best weapon by far with the best range and the fact that your true level of skill can be based of your use of the weapon. Winning a BR fight in my book shows that you have a better shot and thus are a better player.

The BR is one of the very few weapons in the current Halo series that requires any kind of skill. Holding down the RT button and running at someone with an AR in my book has the same level of skill as finding your own nose... The weapon is in no way overpowered as its only truly effective if you can hit those 4-6 headshots.

If Bungie chose to not include the BR for whatever reason whether it be for keeping the storyline consistent or they simply "dont like the weapon" then I think its a massive loss for the franchise and can only encourage mindless spaming of automatic weapons.

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  • 10.10.2009 8:51 AM PDT
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I didn't know multiplayer was canon in the Halo storyline.

Regardless of whether or not it was around during Reach - it should still be in the multiplayer.

  • 10.10.2009 8:55 AM PDT

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omg yes please

  • 10.10.2009 9:01 AM PDT
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I WANT THE HALO PISTOL BACK

  • 10.10.2009 9:04 AM PDT