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Subject: Do You Want Multiple Ammo Types for Some Weapons?
Poll: Do You Want Multiple Ammo Types for Some Weapons?  [closed]
Yes, I like the idea:  55%
(121 Votes)
No, I dont like the idea:  45%
(101 Votes)
Total Votes: 222

Would you like multiple ammo types for some weapons?

Examples:

Shotgun: Slugs, Explosize Rounds, Buckshot
Rocket Launcher: Rockets, Heat-Sinkers
BR: 4-shot Spray, Grenade Launcher (attached)
Magnum: Hollow-point, Armor Piercing, Full-Metal Jacket
Sniper: Armor Piercing, Long Distance (brass cased)


These are just a few examples. There could be variants of weapon ammo around the map that you could only pick up if you were carrying that particular weapon.

i.e. you could come up on a box of explosive shotgun rounds and if you had the shotgun, you could press "x" or "RB" (?) to cycle through your different ammo-types to select the newly acquired explosive rounds.

Come up with different ammo types youd like to see for current existing Halo 3 weapons.

Or, vote against it.

For Reference:

Here is a site with explanations of different ammo/caliber types for weapons.


[Edited on 10.21.2009 9:53 AM PDT]

  • 10.21.2009 7:48 AM PDT

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This is an excellent idea that I'm rather surprised I've not seen or thought of before... nice work.

[Edited on 10.21.2009 7:50 AM PDT]

  • 10.21.2009 7:50 AM PDT
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Posted by: Homeboyd903

Examples:

Shotgun: Slugs, Explosive Rounds, Buckshot
Rocket Launcher: Rockets, Heat-Seekers
BR: 4-shot Spray, Grenade Launcher (attached)
Magnum: Hollow-point, Armor Piercing, Full-Metal Jacket
Sniper: Armor Piercing, Long Distance (brass cased)


Some of these would have been changed or replaced in this time,
but if they fit with the halo fiction, like AP or Shredder rounds. that would be cool. and 4 shot spray for the BR is not an ammunition type.


Also, you need an indifferent button on the poll


[Edited on 10.21.2009 7:57 AM PDT]

  • 10.21.2009 7:56 AM PDT

Posted by: Swiftt
Posted by: Homeboyd903

Examples:

Shotgun: Slugs, Explosive Rounds, Buckshot
Rocket Launcher: Rockets, Heat-Seekers
BR: 4-shot Spray, Grenade Launcher (attached)
Magnum: Hollow-point, Armor Piercing, Full-Metal Jacket
Sniper: Armor Piercing, Long Distance (brass cased)


some of these would have been changed or replaced in this time.
but if they fit with the halo fiction, like AP or Shredder rounds. that would be cool. and 4 shot spray for the BR is not an ammunition type.



Thanks. Just trying to give a perspective of the idea Im talking about.

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Posted by: Homeboyd903

Thanks. Just trying to give a perspective of the idea Im talking about.

not a bad idea over all. would change the gameplay a fair bit

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how about different ammo types being unlocked for ranks or achievements

  • 10.21.2009 8:05 AM PDT

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It's a good idea, but no. Everyone would use the strongest ammo-type for each weapon anyways.

  • 10.21.2009 8:06 AM PDT

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This isn't CoD. I'd much rather have different weapons for those things... If I want a Shotgun that shoots bubbles, I'd much rather have a Shotgun that only shoots bubbles lol

  • 10.21.2009 8:06 AM PDT

Posted by: The Monkey King
It's a good idea, but no. Everyone would use the strongest ammo-type for each weapon anyways.


First, you would have to have acquired the "strongest" type of ammo to be able to use it. And second, one wouldnt necessarily be more "powerful" than the next. They would have different strategic advantages. One travels further but isnt as powerful. One is better against vehicles vs people.. etc


Posted by: Joseboy836
how about different ammo types being unlocked for ranks or achievements


No because people who had unlocked those achievements would have an unfair advantage over those who hadnt.

Posted by: Swiftt
Also, you need an indifferent button on the poll


No, there are too many "indifferent" people in our society as it is. Its just people being lazy and not wanting to make a decision. You either like the idea, or you dont. Being indifferent doesnt help anyone.

[Edited on 10.21.2009 8:13 AM PDT]

  • 10.21.2009 8:10 AM PDT
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Posted by: The Monkey King
It's a good idea, but no. Everyone would use the strongest ammo-type for each weapon anyways.

Well who is to say one would be stronger. maybe each one has its disadvantage and each has its advantage. or if armour perms actually take effect some ammo types may be more effect on some armor then others, adding a new element. and because everyone has access to it would become a matter and of planning and tactics. as to the teams created and what ammo you use when.


Posted by: Joseboy836
how about different ammo types being unlocked for ranks or achievements

that's a bad idea.
everyone should have access to everything that is gameplay changing from the get go.




edit: you said almost what i said. >.<

[Edited on 10.21.2009 8:13 AM PDT]

  • 10.21.2009 8:12 AM PDT

Yeah, sorry.

  • 10.21.2009 9:03 AM PDT
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Why don't you level 50's out there, when you finally decide to apply for colleges...why don't you put that you were a level 50 on your application. And put it on your job resume, too. See how much it matters, and how much people care.

lol no need to say sorry. I thought it was funny that we both said the same thing.

  • 10.21.2009 9:24 AM PDT

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It would be interesting to try out the "shredder rounds" from a couples of the novels for the AR. But other than that I don't know.

  • 10.21.2009 9:31 AM PDT

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Posted by: Homeboyd903


Posted by: Swiftt
Also, you need an indifferent button on the poll


No, there are too many "indifferent" people in our society as it is. Its just people being lazy and not wanting to make a decision. You either like the idea, or you dont. Being indifferent doesnt help anyone.


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  • 10.21.2009 9:46 AM PDT

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No, I don't like the idea.

Here is why; We already have this idea in motion, it is called different weapons. We have 2 different sniper ammo types. One is called the Beam Rifle and the other is the sniper rifle.

We have 2 different types of shotgun ammo too! One is called the Mauler, the other is called a Shotgun. We have 2 different types of SMG ammo, one is called the Assault Rifle, the other is the SMG.

I could go on, but what is the point? We have different snipers, we have different Close range weapons, we have different automatic fire weapons.

I don't see how adding different ammo would really make that much of a difference, except make the game more complicated.

  • 10.21.2009 9:52 AM PDT

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No. Sounds like an RPG idea like how you can do that sort of thing in Mass Effect.

How would a brass round variant help the sniper rifle? I thought it didn't drop, and could kill across the map.

Edit: Post above makes a great point.

[Edited on 10.21.2009 9:56 AM PDT]

  • 10.21.2009 9:54 AM PDT

Posted by: POKEY CLYDE
No, I don't like the idea.

Here is why; We already have this idea in motion, it is called different weapons. We have 2 different sniper ammo types. One is called the Beam Rifle and the other is the sniper rifle.

We have 2 different types of shotgun ammo too! One is called the Mauler, the other is called a Shotgun. We have 2 different types of SMG ammo, one is called the Assault Rifle, the other is the SMG.

I could go on, but what is the point? We have different snipers, we have different Close range weapons, we have different automatic fire weapons.

I don't see how adding different ammo would really make that much of a difference, except make the game more complicated.


Yeah but no one uses the beam rifle. No one uses the smg. No one uses the mauler. Everyone prefers the other.

And complicated? I think interesting.. different.. new.. and creative would be words I would use.

  • 10.21.2009 9:56 AM PDT

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Nice idea, although I think it work better with Halo's style of gameplay if you are only able to carry one type of ammo at a time. Nevertheless a good idea.

  • 10.21.2009 9:57 AM PDT

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Posted by: POKEY CLYDE
No, I don't like the idea.

Here is why; We already have this idea in motion, it is called different weapons. We have 2 different sniper ammo types. One is called the Beam Rifle and the other is the sniper rifle.

We have 2 different types of shotgun ammo too! One is called the Mauler, the other is called a Shotgun. We have 2 different types of SMG ammo, one is called the Assault Rifle, the other is the SMG.

I could go on, but what is the point? We have different snipers, we have different Close range weapons, we have different automatic fire weapons.

I don't see how adding different ammo would really make that much of a difference, except make the game more complicated.


Yeah but no one uses the beam rifle. No one uses the smg. No one uses the mauler. Everyone prefers the other.

And complicated? I think interesting.. different.. new.. and creative would be words I would use.
I use the SMG, Beam Rifle and Mauler, though yes, I do prefer a Shotgun over the Mauler anyday. But to be perfectly honest, I would much rather a Beam rifle over the Sniper Rifle, and a SMG over an Assault Rifle.

Anyways, yes, maybe new ammo types would make the game interesting, different, new and creative. But realistically I don't see it happening,(because) I don't think the sow is worth the reap.

  • 10.21.2009 10:01 AM PDT
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Two words...

Hell no.

  • 10.21.2009 10:02 AM PDT

Posted by: Time
Two words...

Hell no.


Thats why we have the poll! Usually, people just vote or.. you know.. tell why they voted the way they did if they post a response.

  • 10.21.2009 10:07 AM PDT

FINISH THE FIGHT

if i want different ammo types i'll go play bioshock so no too drastic gameplay difference

  • 10.21.2009 10:16 AM PDT

Good idea, but not appropriate for HALO. To me that would give it more of a counterstrike feel and I hate counterstrike. It would slow gameplay down cause now you would have to spend time on figureing out what ammo fits what situation best. It would over complicate somthing that does not need to be any more confusing than it already is. Most of those ideas are represented in the different weapons that already exsist. You want explosive rounds, use a Needler or a Brute shot. All UNSC weapons already have armor piercing rounds. You want shredder rounds use a Spiker. You want a small shotgun, use a Mauler. Bungie was smart and made a weapon too fit the ammo type. Let go of your precious BR and AR and use some covie weapons instead of saying they suck.

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A very good idea, however Halo is built around a simple primes.
i don't see how this mechanic would be functional in halo's games play. I might have worked in ODST.

  • 10.21.2009 10:26 AM PDT

I know this isnt "Bioshock," "Call of Duty," or "Counterstrike."

I know.

If you think Halo is the first game to use every method in shooter games that it currently uses you are sadly mistaken.

Just because an idea has been used before in a previous game, doesnt mean Bungie cant expand on the idea and create it to give it a more Halo feel.

I mean really.. If we were talking about Halo before it came out and I suggested, "Hey I think they should use guns in this game" would you guys come in here and say "HEY DUDE! THIS ISNT DOOM!"?? No. You wouldnt.

  • 10.21.2009 10:56 AM PDT