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  • Poll [15 votes]: Would you like to see each species start with different weapons in MP?
Subject: Would you like to see each species start with different weapons in MP?

Poll: Would you like to see each species start with different weapons in MP?  [closed]
Yes. I like all of it. :  13%
(2 Votes)
Yes. But only the first part.:  27%
(4 Votes)
No. I didnt read.:  13%
(2 Votes)
No. I read it and disagree. :  47%
(7 Votes)
Total Votes: 15

What if each Halo species started with weapons correct to their culture.

Example: You start as an Elite so you start with the plasma rifle and plasma pistol. Your friend starts as a Spartan so they start with the AR and M6 pistol.

If they add brutes to multiplayer then they could start with spikers and plasma pistols.

I know a lot of people will disagree with this next idea so feel free to post your feelings but please don't flame.

What if as you progress in rank you get better weapons to start
with.

Example: At sergeant you get:

Brute: Grenade launcher

Elite: Beam Rifle

Spartan: BR

Then if you get to general you get power weapons like the sword, hammer and splazer

  • 11.03.2009 12:20 PM PDT

no, otherwise one species will be prefered over the others

  • 11.03.2009 12:26 PM PDT

Not necessarily. I didn't take the time to balance the weapons. I'm sure Bungie could make it work.

  • 11.03.2009 12:33 PM PDT

true, but im still opposed to it

  • 11.03.2009 12:34 PM PDT

I can accept that.

  • 11.03.2009 12:37 PM PDT

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It should be set the same for all, if it wasnt it would be unbalanced.

  • 11.03.2009 12:39 PM PDT

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Yes I agree because it seems people really are only using human weapons like the AR or BR and rarely ever use Covie weapons. Although I guess this is because they are slower and don't do as much damage.......I hope they fix that too.

  • 11.03.2009 12:39 PM PDT

Posted by: LoneWolf885
Yes I agree because it seems people really are only using human weapons like the AR or BR and rarely ever use Covie weapons. Although I guess this is because they are slower and don't do as much damage.......I hope they fix that too.


THANK YOU thats a very good point.

  • 11.03.2009 12:42 PM PDT
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I see problems at least in terms of balance.

How would you decide what rank to go on to determine with weapons? Global or Playlist? It would be pretty unfair for a PP to get matched against a Sniper.

It also removes some of the need to scrounge the map for the weapon you need or fight for control. Vehicles are screwed if the opposing team has both SpLasers, or even one if they didn't win the map one.

Even on an equal footing assuming no Power Weapons (SMG/Plasma Rifle and BR/Carbine) for Spartans/Elites there are diferences in power and function. Of course the player is willingly participating in such an event so the pro's and con's are weighed on them.

Though it might lead to revolution and the Dinosaurs become the better MM model becuase of the starting weapons. I do think that the standards of the game are based around the Spartans, Human weapons and dual-weilding being a novelty.

  • 11.03.2009 12:45 PM PDT

Personally, I think an actual "skilled" person in Halo 3 is someone who knows how to win with every weapon and combo in the game, not just a single weapon like the BR, Sniper, or even the AR. Of course, that excludes me, as I have yet to get a kill with dual plasma pistols. :D

No. I see where you're getting at, with the species having different but equally-balanced weapons, but the rank aspect completely ruins it balance-wise. All players should have equal opportunities and options in gameplay. [aesthetic things like armors don't count since they don't actually change anything]

  • 11.03.2009 1:00 PM PDT