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Just use the carbine.

  • 10.11.2009 7:22 AM PDT

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Posted by: M24 Sniper
Just use the carbine.


rofl... If only it were that simple.

  • 10.11.2009 7:24 AM PDT

I'm just a guy like you that plays halo.

NO! I would rather see an improved AR with longer range and 2x scope. Like the new SMG.

  • 10.11.2009 7:30 AM PDT

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For a start the Battle Rifle was not used in Reach. And 2nd, it will be good to see something new.

  • 10.11.2009 7:55 AM PDT
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I want the BR back in halo reach.I know alot of people hate the BR because they get out BRD.I would not like the MM at all if they took the BR out of reach.Unless they came out with a new gun alot like the BR.

  • 10.11.2009 8:39 AM PDT
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Posted by: LockeGenRedux
Well, I hate to break it to all of you Die hard BR fans, but...

If you go through the stories and such, the BR was actually introduced about the middle of First Strike, Contrary to that, the prototype BR was in use by Johnson in Harvest.
So, Techniqually... The BR would not be in the game unless it were a prototype or Bungie decides to put it in just for kicks. This could be one of those "Up to Bungie" Things...

But just saying, The BR wont be in Reach, for the Conflicting Story reasons.


That is true, but for the multiplayer (if they keep it in there) I think it should be changed how some other people suggested.
Halo 3: BR= 4 shot kills
Halo Reach: BR= 6 shot kills
Now I know 6 shots seems like alot, but it would still take skill, make people use more variety, and above all, for the second time in the Halo HISTORY require ACTUAL TEAMWORK.(first was ODST) Think about it, Halo: CE had the pistol(OP), Halo 2 had the sword(IA)/rocket(L-O), and Halo 3 had BR(FS)/Sniper(NS).
OP= Over powered
IA= Infinite Ammo
L-O= Lock-On
FS= Four shot
NS= No-scopes

Everything I have stated above,(the weapons) proves that a one man team could ALWAYS have something to use, to get rid of an 8 man team with ease. Also remember, ODST was the best team experience Halo has ever had thus far, and it MAY be the best team exp. ever!

  • 10.11.2009 9:15 AM PDT

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  • 10.11.2009 11:47 AM PDT

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Alright, I will say that it's a GREAT gun and the most popular in Halo 3. However that's the problem. There are other guns in the game but everyone only uses the BR (mostly). If they take it out you need strategy with the other firearms. Won't it be nice to have a game that's not only BR's but you'll encounter Plasma Rifles, SMG's, Needlers, Spikers, etc...not just ONE GUN all the time! I love the BR but I'm not gonna throw a fit if it's not included because it may balance out the game more...just my 2 cents.

  • 10.11.2009 11:51 AM PDT

Well the BR was seeing limited use during Reach so it'd be a little unlikey we wouldn't see it. I think it would be less powerful though since it was only a prototype. However the AR would need to be the workhorse like it is in the books and the BR needs tweaking.

  • 10.11.2009 11:57 AM PDT


please take a trip the mlg forums before you talk about alienating the mlg community. they alienated us with the introduction of the Br. at least then there were button glitches so that it was at least useful. almost everyone on the mlg forums hates the br and want the halo 1 pistol back.

Posted by: subjectcow1
MLG does love this weapon. Im sure Bungie doesnt want to alienate them. I mean, they have their own playlist. Bungie can get away with it in ODST because it doesnt affect the multiplayer, but Reach is definately gonna need it.

  • 10.11.2009 3:01 PM PDT
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Well, first off, I never said anything about using it well.

Personally, I like the carbine just as much as the BR. Obviously, we can't make it starting weapon so the arguement is moot.

I almost only play MLG Game types, and try to avoid any bungie made game type or anything close to their variants. WE DO NOT USE ONLY ONE WEAPON.BR, Sniper, Rockets, Carbine, Sword, Plasma Pistol, Mauler. Now, they're not used as often as the BR simply because the BR is starting weapon.

I didn't say anything about skill so I find it interesting that this is your point..skill isn't measured by how many guns you can use.

If you enjoy using a wide array of guns, then I could understand how maybe the BR felt Overpowered for default settings, but I feel that that comes from the fact that you start with a gun that can't compare with it at any lengthy range, so you have to pick up a gun of equal or greater value to compete.

  • 10.13.2009 5:00 PM PDT
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please take a trip the mlg forums before you talk about alienating the mlg community. they alienated us with the introduction of the Br. at least then there were button glitches so that it was at least useful. almost everyone on the mlg forums hates the br and want the halo 1 pistol back.

Posted by: subjectcow1
MLG does love this weapon. Im sure Bungie doesnt want to alienate them. I mean, they have their own playlist. Bungie can get away with it in ODST because it doesnt affect the multiplayer, but Reach is definately gonna need it.


You sir, need to take a trip to the MLG forums. There are some that feel that the Halo CE pistol should return, but I feel somewhat comfortable when I say that MLG wants the BR or at least some variation of it. It's funny that you think that the H1 pistol is so fantastic, when the growth of MLG mainly happened around the BR. The pistol DOES NOT work for 4v4 MLG. In it's Halo 1 form, it did way too much damage for team work to truly be displayed.

  • 10.13.2009 5:06 PM PDT
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That's what i'm talking about an AR with a better distance and a scope for rapid fire sniping

  • 10.13.2009 5:14 PM PDT

BTW Elites rule!

And I am probably just trolling you right now....especially if it is a controversial thread

i don't like, but if they modify it not to be stupid sure i would like it

  • 10.13.2009 5:28 PM PDT
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what is this halo you speak of?

no br is for mlg and noobz

  • 10.13.2009 5:30 PM PDT

Posted by: Jim Beanz
^ Above = Person who is terrible with Battle Rifle.

Don't worry little BK, there will be a day when YOU will kill someone with the BR in under 10 shots, and then you'll realise, that it is a SKILL BASED WEAPON.

The above things that you propsed would render Halo Skilless! Why do the spiker, Plasma rifle, SMG, pistol all do minimal damage?

Simply becuase, they are make for BAD PLAYERS. They have super large reticles and are easy to aim with, but do little damage becuase they are SO easy to use. They are for the first-time Halo players who need something easy to use. That's fine. But if they were POWERFUL also, then you would have EASY to use and POWERFUl weapons, which would render the game un-playable.

Now, if you are good enough at Halo 3 you will find the BR is a very powerful weapon. BUT ONLY when you can shoot people consitantly in the head. Thus, it is POWERFUL but HARD to use. So there's the trade-off. Harder to use but more power. The ultimate example of this is the Sniper Rifle.

What you are proposing would make Halo 3 a game dominated by skill-less "power weapons" that would ruin the game for general play as every random BK would be able to kill every Halo 3 faithful and good player EASY. As they will have these easy to use and POWERFUL weapons at their disposal. And no matter how good the "other" players are, large reticles will make EVERYONE able to kill in the minimum time. Thus, Halo MLG would not exist and the largest Halo 3 community would be eradicated.

Thankyou for your opinion - you have just ruined Halo. Goodbye.


How is it "skill" if you only use one weapon when there is a whole halo arsenal at you disposal?

  • 10.13.2009 5:44 PM PDT
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it will be in multiplayer, but not campaign. the BR wasn't invented during Reach, and during CE it was still under testing, which is why it was released in Halo 2 (in reality, they made it up for halo 2 and gave it a cool back story as to why it wasn't in halo CE) anyway, if bungie decides to make the weapons in Reach Non-Canon, then expect to see spartan lasers and silenced SMGs as well.

  • 10.13.2009 5:54 PM PDT

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First off, Do you know what my favorite Halo weapon is? Every single last one of them. Bungie I want to say great job and keep up the great work. Now back to the poll, Yes the BR should be in every game (even non-Halo games, But thats a dream that cant come true) I believe the deffinition of skill in halo is to be efficent in all weapons so if you claim the BR is imposible to be good at, then mabye you just dont have the nesisary skill required to use it. Think about it.
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[Edited on 10.13.2009 5:57 PM PDT]

  • 10.13.2009 5:55 PM PDT

Posted by: Vespera34
it will be in multiplayer, but not campaign. the BR wasn't invented during Reach, and during CE it was still under testing, which is why it was released in Halo 2 (in reality, they made it up for halo 2 and gave it a cool back story as to why it wasn't in halo CE) anyway, if bungie decides to make the weapons in Reach Non-Canon, then expect to see spartan lasers and silenced SMGs as well.

On the cover of Contact Harvest Sergeant Johnson is holding a BR. That was 20 years before Reach.

  • 10.13.2009 5:56 PM PDT

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Wow a BR consperisy

  • 10.13.2009 6:00 PM PDT

Yes, only if they make it a more equal weapon... It's too damn good.

  • 10.13.2009 6:21 PM PDT

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Not exactly, no. Maybe if you could switch between different firing modes, such as single-shot/3-round burst/full automatic...

I'd like to see more variation with Reach.

  • 10.13.2009 6:34 PM PDT

"They're definitely heroes," he said of Noble Six's unit. "This will be about honor and sacrifice. And you still kick a ton of ass, you still blow a lot of stuff up." -urk

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Posted by: Vespera34
it will be in multiplayer, but not campaign. the BR wasn't invented during Reach, and during CE it was still under testing, which is why it was released in Halo 2 (in reality, they made it up for halo 2 and gave it a cool back story as to why it wasn't in halo CE) anyway, if bungie decides to make the weapons in Reach Non-Canon, then expect to see spartan lasers and silenced SMGs as well.

On the cover of Contact Harvest Sergeant Johnson is holding a BR. That was 20 years before Reach.


Come on, now. Bungie can add any weaponry they wish, regardless of whether doing so appears to be "canon". I haven't (yet) read the Halo books, but I seriously doubt that they describe every single weapon available within the UNSC.

  • 10.13.2009 6:37 PM PDT

Hell yes the BR is my favorite weapon wat else am i gonna 4 shot nubes with lol

  • 10.13.2009 7:41 PM PDT

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  • 10.13.2009 7:44 PM PDT