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Subject: Bring back the Rocket hog?

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Poll: Bring back the Rocket hog?  [closed]
Yes:  74%
(32 Votes)
No:  26%
(11 Votes)
Total Votes: 43

I searched I didn't find a relevant thread.

One simple request. Bring back the rocket hog either in addition to or as a replacement for the Gauss.

I even included a super-happy-official poll. Because you know forum polls decide stuff.

  • 10.13.2009 8:16 AM PDT

It was replaced with the Gauss Cannon. And they are effectivly the same.

So No Thanks.

[Edited on 10.13.2009 8:18 AM PDT]

  • 10.13.2009 8:18 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.

The Gauss hog should be colored different from a Normal Hog too, like the Rocket Hog was (although it was pretty obvious the Rocket Hog is not a Canon to the story vehicle, the UNSC wears GREEN, not BLACK AND NEON YELLOW.)

  • 10.13.2009 8:18 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: J45PER
It was replaced with the Gauss Cannon. And they are effectivly the same.

So No Thanks.

Have you even PLAYED Halo CE? The Rocket Hog vs the Gauss hog are like the difference between a ROCKET and a SNIPER.

  • 10.13.2009 8:19 AM PDT

Posted by: Fos Tis Krisis
Posted by: J45PER
It was replaced with the Gauss Cannon. And they are effectivly the same.

So No Thanks.

Have you even PLAYED Halo CE? The Rocket Hog vs the Gauss hog are like the difference between a ROCKET and a SNIPER.


Yes I Have. - And I said effectivly meaning for the same or simular use - as they are both anti-armour warthogs.

  • 10.13.2009 8:23 AM PDT

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I definitely think it should replace the Gauss hog. It's a much more balanced vehicle, and you can't just keep firing. You eventually have to reload. I think this could actually help lower the chance of vehicle dominance on maps. It's no fun when on a map like standoff you get killed over and over by the warthog helplessly.

  • 10.13.2009 8:23 AM PDT

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Posted by: Fos Tis Krisis
Posted by: J45PER
It was replaced with the Gauss Cannon. And they are effectivly the same.

So No Thanks.

Have you even PLAYED Halo CE? The Rocket Hog vs the Gauss hog are like the difference between a ROCKET and a SNIPER.
I agree. I never really had a problem with the Gauss. I do think the rocket hog would balance out vehicle battles more evenly.

  • 10.13.2009 8:23 AM PDT

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When was there a rocket hog. On an PC version?

  • 10.13.2009 8:25 AM PDT

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Since the OP said 'instead of the gauss' I say no.

They got rid of it for a reason... hooray for the pistol, but even that should go away again.

  • 10.13.2009 8:25 AM PDT

Posted by: Rambohagen
When was there a rocket hog. On an PC version?


Yes.

  • 10.13.2009 8:25 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: J45PER
Posted by: Fos Tis Krisis
Posted by: J45PER
It was replaced with the Gauss Cannon. And they are effectivly the same.

So No Thanks.

Have you even PLAYED Halo CE? The Rocket Hog vs the Gauss hog are like the difference between a ROCKET and a SNIPER.


Yes I Have. - And I said effectivly meaning for the same or simular use - as they are both anti-armour warthogs.

The Rocket, Laser, and Missile Pod are all Anti-Armor weapons, should THEY be removed? No, because they work differently, the Rocket Hog adds variety that requires a different skill than the Gauss.

  • 10.13.2009 8:27 AM PDT
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war never determines who is right, only who is left

crap! i wanna rocket hog! but seriously, i'm not even sure if the guass hog will be in reach

  • 10.13.2009 8:29 AM PDT

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Posted by: AquaBlader
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Posted by: xmixmasterx
Since the OP said 'instead of the gauss' I say no.

They got rid of it for a reason... hooray for the pistol, but even that should go away again.
Actually I said in addition to OR as a replacement for the Gauss. Meaning either or.

  • 10.13.2009 8:33 AM PDT

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I think Gauss canon is colerrrrr

  • 10.13.2009 8:56 AM PDT

Posted by: J45PER
It was replaced with the Gauss Cannon. And they are effectivly the same.

So No Thanks.

The gauss hog is a broken weapon. It is both better at killing infantry and other vehicles than the warthog. A rocket hog would be ten times better from a balance standpoint because at least rockets travel slowly though the air. Although tanks and vehicles driving in a straight path might not be able to dodge the rockets (which is good as the rocket hog is intended to be a anti vehicle weapon), infantry would be able to see the rockets and have time to dodge them.

As it is now, the Gauss Hog can kill people in one shot from across the map and it isn't all that hard to hit people. Ever played standoff heavy?

The gauss hog has no place in the multiplayer of Reach. But a balanced rocket hog could.

  • 10.13.2009 9:01 AM PDT

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Rocket Hog is way too campy.

I liked the Fuel Rod, I liked the Flamethrower, I liked the Banshee, but I laughed at the yellow/black rocket launcher on wheels.

Gauss might be overpowered, but atleast it is a serious vehicle.

  • 10.13.2009 9:04 AM PDT

Posted by: kalle90
Gauss might be overpowered, but atleast it is a serious vehicle.

It is overpowered. Which is why if it is included in the next game it has no place in any default multiplayer maps unless they severely nerf it.

  • 10.13.2009 9:07 AM PDT

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Posted by: AquaBlader
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Posted by: Hylebos
Posted by: J45PER
It was replaced with the Gauss Cannon. And they are effectivly the same.

So No Thanks.

The gauss hog is a broken weapon. It is both better at killing infantry and other vehicles than the warthog. A rocket hog would be ten times better from a balance standpoint because at least rockets travel slowly though the air. Although tanks and vehicles driving in a straight path might not be able to dodge the rockets (which is good as the rocket hog is intended to be a anti vehicle weapon), infantry would be able to see the rockets and have time to dodge them.

As it is now, the Gauss Hog can kill people in one shot from across the map and it isn't all that hard to hit people. Ever played standoff heavy?

The gauss hog has no place in the multiplayer of Reach. But a balanced rocket hog could.
I agree with this. If the Rocket Hog had been in Halo 3 I seriously doubt a gunner could be driven to a Killinaire on his way to +2349843928389. Plus and I hate using this word. A gunner would have a tremendous amount of patience and skill (ugh) using a rocket hog vs the Gauss.

  • 10.13.2009 9:10 AM PDT

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Posted by: Hylebos
Posted by: J45PER
It was replaced with the Gauss Cannon. And they are effectivly the same.

So No Thanks.

The gauss hog is a broken weapon. It is both better at killing infantry and other vehicles than the warthog. A rocket hog would be ten times better from a balance standpoint because at least rockets travel slowly though the air. Although tanks and vehicles driving in a straight path might not be able to dodge the rockets (which is good as the rocket hog is intended to be a anti vehicle weapon), infantry would be able to see the rockets and have time to dodge them.

As it is now, the Gauss Hog can kill people in one shot from across the map and it isn't all that hard to hit people. Ever played standoff heavy?

The gauss hog has no place in the multiplayer of Reach. But a balanced rocket hog could.
I agree with this. If the Rocket Hog had been in Halo 3 I seriously doubt a gunner could be driven to a Killinaire on his way to +2349843928389. Plus and I hate using this word. A gunner would have a tremendous amount of patience and skill (ugh) using a rocket hog vs the Gauss.


Ugh indeed, but it is true. A rocket hog might be able to kill infantry up close, but before it gets within range people at least have time to take cover or to chuck grenades before they die.

The rockets shouldn't have too much splash damage either, less than the rocket launcher, but maybe a tad more than the missle pod.

  • 10.13.2009 9:13 AM PDT
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rocket hog? was this on the computer version of H:CE

  • 10.13.2009 9:16 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.

I'd say if the Rocket Hog shot like a Missile Pod (Homing on other Vehicles, less effective against infantry) it would be PERFECT. Especially with the Rocket Hogs "3 shot then reload"

  • 10.13.2009 9:16 AM PDT

I'd prefer a rocket hog vastly to the current "Sniper Hog"-- Er, I mean Gauss Hog.

  • 10.13.2009 9:20 AM PDT

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Posted by: Fos Tis Krisis
I'd say if the Rocket Hog shot like a Missile Pod (Homing on other Vehicles, less effective against infantry) it would be PERFECT. Especially with the Rocket Hogs "3 shot then reload"
Now that might actually be a good idea. However some might complain that it's to overpowered with a lock-on feature. Still A good idea.

  • 10.13.2009 9:22 AM PDT

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Posted by: kalle90
Gauss might be overpowered, but atleast it is a serious vehicle.

It is overpowered. Which is why if it is included in the next game it has no place in any default multiplayer maps unless they severely nerf it.


Nerfing Gauss sounds better than exchanging it with the campy rocket hog.

Maybe Missle Pod and Flamethrower hogs could come to replace it. Then we could be able to rip all the turrets; they're basically Machine Gun, Missle Pod and Flamethrower.


Or perhaps all the weapons should have limited ammo, including vehicles and turrets. But while on stand they have about 4 times as much ammo and more accuracy, not to mention mobility.

[Edited on 10.13.2009 9:27 AM PDT]

  • 10.13.2009 9:25 AM PDT

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Posted by: AquaBlader
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Posted by: kalle90
Nerfing Gauss sounds better than exchanging it with the campy rocket hog.
I'm curious why do you think the Rocket hog is campy?

  • 10.13.2009 9:32 AM PDT

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