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Subject: Do You Want Multiple Ammo Types for Some Weapons?

Love the idea! It would defiantly make things more interesting.

  • 10.21.2009 11:03 AM PDT
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Posted by: Homeboyd903
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.



I agree, It's like when i mention an aim mechanic from RFG would make the AR much funner, eaysier to use and more like an effective assault rifle. peapole call me a Cod fan boy
when
1- CoD did not invent gun sights in Video games
2- it not even using iron sights, im just asking for the option to engage at longer ranges with my MA5 which by the way is technically a battle rifle and would have an effective range of 600m
3- and you would think a helmet with a built in targeting computer 500 yeas in the Future; would be more useful than iron sights

Bio-shock is the only one of those games that has different ammunition for the caliber. so i don't see why people are calling you out for "Call of halo"

however my Objection is just to keep game play simple,
I would love to swap out the snipers discarding sabot round for a jacked slug, or put slugs in my shot gun. i just don't see how it would work. what button would change different mags. and how would it work fluidly in game play.

[Edited on 10.21.2009 11:34 AM PDT]

  • 10.21.2009 11:18 AM PDT

im indifferent

i suppose it would be kl if it were a gametype, but all the time? little complicated. But i think your Heat _seaking missiles for the rocket launcher, and it would be cool to have a really high caliber BR. i just don't think we should have all these ideas all the time.

  • 10.21.2009 11:59 AM PDT

I dont want gameplay "simple" as you all call it. Many people wouldnt consider Halo's gameplay "simple." Sure it might be compared to other games, but it might be complicated compared to other games.

If your referring to the fluidity of the game, then yes.. I agree. I like the fluidity as is but I dont think this would slow it down like you say. Its the same thing as having 4 different grenade types and knowing which ones to choose based on the situation you encounter. Certain ammo would be better for certain circumstances and you would be able to cycle through them just like you do with grenades.

  • 10.21.2009 12:01 PM PDT

Beware the Llama...

Posted by: Homeboyd903
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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.


But sometimes people need to let you know how ludicrous your ideas are... I'm with time HELL NO! Same to your health packs in MP, HELL NOW!!! Biofoam? Same concept as a health pack, HELL NO!!!

  • 10.21.2009 12:51 PM PDT
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Yes, yes I do. But most thirteen year old kids might consider this, "complicated."

  • 10.21.2009 12:53 PM PDT

The idea of the alternate ammo is interesting. However when i think of how Bungie has now made the weapons you are carrying visible on each character I think it may be moving away from what where we have gotten. On the flip side if only a few weapons had alternate ammo it would add a nice variable to the mix.

  • 10.21.2009 12:59 PM PDT

Posted by: DriverChief
The idea of the alternate ammo is interesting. However when i think of how Bungie has now made the weapons you are carrying visible on each character I think it may be moving away from what where we have gotten. On the flip side if only a few weapons had alternate ammo it would add a nice variable to the mix.


Yeah Im not suggesting alternate ammo for every weapon.. thats why the poll says "some" weapons, not "all" weapons.

  • 10.21.2009 1:01 PM PDT

LOL LOL LOL You just get Shot

LOL THAT S:U-CK

  • 10.21.2009 1:02 PM PDT

Posted by: Sburble
LOL THAT S:U-CK


Im guessing youre a troll based on your posts in other threads...

  • 10.21.2009 1:03 PM PDT
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i love the idea
it will add more thinking to the game for example
when you put your hands on a rocket launcher you could have the choice of using your heatseeking ammo or using it to get an overkill on some enemy team oponents i totally love it will make gameplay interesting

  • 10.21.2009 1:08 PM PDT

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Worst idea ever...http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=8664824

No, I think it would just complicate things.

  • 10.21.2009 1:10 PM PDT

Posted by: Homeboyd903
BR: Grenade Launcher (attached)
Dear god, no. That weapon is powerful enough as it is, it certainly doesn't need a grenade launcher.

The idea isn't bad, but it also isn't really original. Multiple games have this now, and I'm not sure that it would go with Halo's playstyle. However, we also can't be sure of how different Reach's playstyle will be.

[Edited on 10.21.2009 1:35 PM PDT]

  • 10.21.2009 1:35 PM PDT

Posted by: ICEISNICE
Posted by: Homeboyd903
BR: Grenade Launcher (attached)
Dear god, no. That weapon is powerful enough as it is, it certainly doesn't need a grenade launcher.

The idea isn't bad, but it also isn't really original. Multiple games have this now, and I'm not sure that it would go with Halo's playstyle. However, we also can't be sure of how different Reach's playstyle will be.


Haha I was just shooting ideas out there.. get it? SHOOTING!??! AHHAHAHAHAA

ok.. sorry..

  • 10.21.2009 1:36 PM PDT

"Be Prepared and Semper Fi do or die"

But the problem is making it easy for the player to manage types of ammo.

  • 10.21.2009 1:37 PM PDT

Posted by: Homeboyd903
Posted by: ICEISNICE
Posted by: Homeboyd903
BR: Grenade Launcher (attached)
Dear god, no. That weapon is powerful enough as it is, it certainly doesn't need a grenade launcher.

The idea isn't bad, but it also isn't really original. Multiple games have this now, and I'm not sure that it would go with Halo's playstyle. However, we also can't be sure of how different Reach's playstyle will be.


Haha I was just shooting ideas out there.. get it? SHOOTING!??! AHHAHAHAHAA

ok.. sorry..
Heh, I just said that because we already have enough people complaining about the BR.

This isn't a bad idea. Bungie would need to put a unique spin on this if they decided to implement it, but this could be interesting.

[Edited on 10.21.2009 1:40 PM PDT]

  • 10.21.2009 1:39 PM PDT

Posted by: clarkis117
But the problem is making it easy for the player to manage types of ammo.


It would be the same as grenades. Those are pretty easy to manage arent they?

  • 10.21.2009 1:42 PM PDT

Yes, really

i ask you, what action do you suppose we get rid of to accommodate for button count?

  • 10.21.2009 1:47 PM PDT

Posted by: napleonBlwnaprt
i ask you, what action do you suppose we get rid of to accommodate for button count?


And I answer you, if I worked for Bungie, it would be my job to figure that out. Will equipment be returning in Reach? Maybe not.. how about "x"?

  • 10.21.2009 1:49 PM PDT

Posted by: Homeboyd903
Posted by: DriverChief
The idea of the alternate ammo is interesting. However when i think of how Bungie has now made the weapons you are carrying visible on each character I think it may be moving away from what where we have gotten. On the flip side if only a few weapons had alternate ammo it would add a nice variable to the mix.


Yeah Im not suggesting alternate ammo for every weapon.. thats why the poll says "some" weapons, not "all" weapons.


My mistake. It sounds like a great addition. How do you think it would be implemented? Would utilities like a power drain be excluded form the game, or un-holdable while carrying alternate ammo? Maybe a button combo?

  • 10.21.2009 1:49 PM PDT

Not sure... maybe use the arrow pad in some way since we never use it in MM

  • 10.21.2009 1:50 PM PDT

Yes, really

maybe. but personally I would rather have equipment than this.

EDIT: dern broken quote button

[Edited on 10.21.2009 1:54 PM PDT]

  • 10.21.2009 1:53 PM PDT

Posted by: napleonBlwnaprt
maybe. but personally I would rather have equipment than this.


I would too.. I love equipment. Im a noob. Most people have a STRONG hatred for it for some reason though..

  • 10.21.2009 1:54 PM PDT

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Posted by: UNKNOWN iXi
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


Shows how uneducated you are, you can't choose ammo types.

and to answer the OP's idea, sounds like a great idea actually, and I think I can think of a way to keep it uncluttered when someone dies.

it could say

Press RB to pick up (picture of Assault Rifle)Shredder

  • 10.21.2009 2:05 PM PDT