- disgruntledfan2
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Posted by: Hylebos
Posted by: disgruntledfan2
The only problem is that the Brutes are still a tad easy.
And why is this? Simply put, because they have weaklings to back them up at medium and long range.
A jackal marksman can shoot you from medium range, yes, but one headshot and that threat is gone. I can literally approach the battle from medium range, take out all the jackals, then take out all the brutes who as a species are close ranged specialists. I mean, look at their weapons:
>Bruteshot - Close Range
>Spiker - Close Range
>Hammer - Melee Range
>Mauler - Close Range
>Spike Grenades - Close Range
>Flame Grenades - Close Range
>Brute Pimp Slaps - Melee Range
If I couldn't kill the jackals until I killed the brutes, It would be harder because I would be constantly damaged by their accurate shots.
Now, take those wimpy jackal marskmen and replace them with Elites with Carbines that can survive a headshot thanks to their shields, and you have yourself a formidable opponent.
This is why Reach will be epic. Not only will the AI be better, but there will be a better mix that actually supports each other.
1. Brutes also use Carbines.
2. Elites only come in groups of two or three. A high ranking Elite, and a low ranking Elite. They better be harder. Brutes have packs full of Brutes so it only makes sense they are less formidable in some ways. They are both backed up by weak Jackals. Sniper Jackals have nose guards that protect the head and make them two headshot kills, and hard to headshot from the front.
3. Elites also have short range weapons like the plasma rifle and sword. In fact, most weapons are short range, but the game speeds up the projectiles for enemies so they don't have to program for leading shots. They do this for both the spiker and plasma rifle.
4. Brute Pimp Slaps stunk in Halo 3. They are much better in Halo 3 ODST. Halo 2 had a funky system where one melee hit from an Elite could kill based on how close the player was to the elite. It sucked, and made sword elites useless on Legendary.
5. Grenades are all close range. You just have to lead them properly. Enemies can throw grenades faster so they can be used at far range.
[Edited on 11.01.2009 1:39 PM PST]