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This is just a little effect i would like to see in reach as far as Plasma weapons goes

- if you think about a plasma weapon it should be far more devastating than it is. so when plasma bolts hit Concrete and steal it think it should stick there for a while and let off a lot of sparks and smoke, and be very bright. very similar the light a welder gives off. and i Know Spartans have armor to protect the from plasma, but grunts, jackals, drones and marines do not, so 1 shot from a plasma weapon should incapacitate or kill them

  • 10.11.2009 7:57 PM PDT
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In the books plasma is exactly like this, but in the games they toned it down severely just so human weapons are used too.

  • 10.11.2009 7:59 PM PDT

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you are trying too hard to make a video realistic. in order of importance to Halo:Reach and video games in general, 1. Gameplay. 2. Realism.

Since no plasma weapons exist, Bungie can do whatever they want with them. they can make them shoots ducks if that is what they think a plasma weapon would shoot. It is probably wrong, but no one knows that they don't shoot ducks for sure.

But I agree with how it should look, that would be sweet

[Edited on 10.11.2009 8:02 PM PDT]

  • 10.11.2009 8:02 PM PDT

Posted by: Ushan
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Well yeah that's what would happen in real life but 1 shot would be stupid in a game. As for the plasma hitting a wall, they could add that but I think it would lag a lot more.

  • 10.11.2009 8:03 PM PDT
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"You must be mistaken, Reclaimer. I've met your makers, and they don't even know your name..."

I'd like Plasma to burn rather then explode. Hits an Enemy and does damage over time rather then explode. Also, it needs to be epic brighter and amp up power against flesh.

  • 10.11.2009 8:04 PM PDT
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Posted by: westpointusma15
you are trying too hard to make a video realistic. in order of importance to Halo:Reach and video games in general, 1. Gameplay. 2. Realism.

Since no plasma weapons exist, Bungie can do whatever they want with them. they can make them shoots ducks if that is what they think a plasma weapon would shoot. It is probably wrong, but no one knows that they don't shoot ducks for sure.

But I agree with how it should look, that would be sweet


1-yes that would make the game more realistic. but it would also add tension to the game by giving you the feeling that an advance alien race is trying to exterminate us. that adds realism and good game-play

2- yes, no plasma weapons exist but plasma doesn't just melt metals it boils them

[Edited on 10.11.2009 8:55 PM PDT]

  • 10.11.2009 8:13 PM PDT
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Posted by: Tucker 051
Well yeah that's what would happen in real life but 1 shot would be stupid in a game. As for the plasma hitting a wall, they could add that but I think it would lag a lot more.

Yeah, it would cause lag. That's why the firebomb and Fuel Rod gun is not available in H3's MP.

But I'm all for it... atleast add it to campaign.

  • 10.11.2009 8:14 PM PDT

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Posted by: Panzeereapa
I'd like Plasma to burn rather then explode. Hits an Enemy and does damage over time rather then explode. Also, it needs to be epic brighter and amp up power against flesh.


The Plasma Rifle and AR kill people in the same time, and the plasma rifle is more accurate. The Plasma rifle's weakness against flesh and the AR's weakness against armor cancel each other out

  • 10.11.2009 8:17 PM PDT

Here’s what Luke had to say about the differences in treatment between the Spartans and Elites in Reach:

“Instead of piece-by-piece customization like the Spartans, Elite customization is a full model swap with models selected from the various Elite classes appearing throughout the Campaign. There are all kinds of reasons for this, not the least of which is our continued emphasis on the Spartan as your identity in Reach.”

I want there to be head distortion when plasma weapons fire and overheat

  • 10.11.2009 10:24 PM PDT
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Posted by: westpointusma15
Posted by: Panzeereapa
I'd like Plasma to burn rather then explode. Hits an Enemy and does damage over time rather then explode. Also, it needs to be epic brighter and amp up power against flesh.


The Plasma Rifle and AR kill people in the same time, and the plasma rifle is more accurate. The Plasma rifle's weakness against flesh and the AR's weakness against armor cancel each other out


I haven't tested that out but there is no way that is true.

  • 10.11.2009 10:26 PM PDT
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Posted by: Uncle Kulikov
I want there to be head distortion when plasma weapons fire and overheat


i do not understand head distortion; what is this term

  • 10.11.2009 10:37 PM PDT