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Subject: Weapon Roles

For just about every halo game theirs been a different weapon

Halo CE- Magnum
Halo 2- SMG
Halo 3- Assault Rifle
Halo ODST- Silenced SMG

So what should be the starting weapon for Reach? I say the Silenced SMG and Halo 3 pistol. Why? Because it was pretty weak, but that what the purpose of a starting? Something that is affective, but you want to trade it out at your first chance. This would allow the each weapon to take a role.

AR- dominate short range weapon (like Halo CE)
BR- dominate mid range weapon
Sniper Rifle- dominate long range weapon

Then for covenant weapons, each one is better and worse in different ways

Plasma Rifle- weak short range weapon but stronger than AR when dual wielding
Carbine- weaker shots than BR but fires faster
Beam Rifle- The pros and cons of it like in Halo 3

I think this system would work out well in Reach and each weapon should be used acording to the situation. There are many other weapons but these were just some examples.

[Edited on 10.28.2009 8:09 AM PDT]

  • 10.28.2009 8:05 AM PDT
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umm, the SMG was the starter for H2.

  • 10.28.2009 8:08 AM PDT

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umm, the SMG was the starter for H2.


Your right my bad.

  • 10.28.2009 8:08 AM PDT
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Glory to the Brave, and Honour to the Fallen.

What you are stating has already been implemented to a point. Your simply restating the uses of the guns already present in the games. (with the exception of the Carbine)

I would disagree with your Carbine suggestion however. I believe it should continue to pack a heavier punch to counteract the triple-shot Battle Rifle. (Yes I know the BR won't be present. I still think a heavier hit but slower firing would be preferable for the Carbine)

However, as long as they never, ever bring back the Halo: CE pistol-from-hell, I'll be relatively happy. I believe that the weapons were balanced throughout the games anyway.

[Edited on 10.28.2009 8:13 AM PDT]

  • 10.28.2009 8:13 AM PDT

I thought they were balanced pretty well to, but I dont think they ever had the right starting weapon. There seemed to always be a problem with it.

  • 10.28.2009 8:19 AM PDT