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Subject: Another way to balance the Spartan Laser.

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I totally agree with that guy who created the thread about how you can make the Spartan Laser less powerfull (link to thread), cus its way too overpowered. Though, I think there is a better sulotion that could solve this problem.

If you dont like the idea, please do not flame, just say what you think.

ok, so what I think is the main problem is that, if you're inside a vehicle, you wont see the spartan laser guy until he fires the laser, becouse he's taking cover meanwhile he's charging it. My solution is, that if you could only charge while you're aiming at the target (let's say 3,5 seconds of charging time), this would decrease the odds for killing the vehicle.

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ok, stupid idea gets stupid replys...

[Edited on 11.10.2009 1:28 PM PST]

  • 11.10.2009 1:21 PM PDT
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No. I'm not even going to explain why.

  • 11.10.2009 1:22 PM PDT

No

  • 11.10.2009 1:23 PM PDT

poop

Posted by: hl2zombie
another way to waste time on another pointless thread.

well... sorry

  • 11.10.2009 1:26 PM PDT

poop

Posted by: hl2zombie
lol im just mad cuz MW2 veteran is gettin me insane

Its cool :)

  • 11.10.2009 1:29 PM PDT

Hi, I am the White Mamba Overlord of our group the ODSM.
We are not a clan, and we don't play the game for competition. Instead we play for fun, and to hang out with friends. If you are interested in joining go to our group homepage and sign up. Membership is open.
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I think the main problem with the SL is the fact that it's so accurate. I mean it's almost as accurate as the sniper! I think they should make it more... unpredictible.

It shouldn't be pin-point accurate. The lazer shot should be completely random, and end up anywhere in the crosshair. I personally think that would ballance it out a lot!

[Edited on 11.10.2009 1:35 PM PST]

  • 11.10.2009 1:33 PM PDT
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Uh. SL is hardly overpowered, it has barely any shots and can nly kill one thing at a time. Seriously. What.

  • 11.10.2009 1:36 PM PDT

Jacoby

Why the -Blam!- do people keep thinking the laser needs fixing?!?! It is perfect! If you don't like it don't use it. We all know that you like to sit in a vehicle all game and think you are pro, but seriously the laser is FINE. Another easy solution... Bungie was nice enough to put a fancy little button in the game called the veto button, you use it to skip maps you don't like ie maps with lasers.

  • 11.10.2009 1:37 PM PDT

Hi, I am the White Mamba Overlord of our group the ODSM.
We are not a clan, and we don't play the game for competition. Instead we play for fun, and to hang out with friends. If you are interested in joining go to our group homepage and sign up. Membership is open.
We are mostly a Halo 3: ODST group for help with achievements and stuff, but we also will play a lot of Halo 3 matchmaking.

Posted by: Jacoby04
Why the -Blam!- do people keep thinking the laser needs fixing?!?! It is perfect! If you don't like it don't use it. We all know that you like to sit in a vehicle all game and think you are pro, but seriously the laser is FINE. Another easy solution... Bungie was nice enough to put a fancy little button in the game called the veto button, you use it to skip maps you don't like ie maps with lasers.

And let me guess. You sit around with your BR all game, and think you're pro? The reason the SL neads fixing is because Halo isn't Halo anymore. All it is is a bunch of noobs running around with BR's and lazers.
Halo has always been big on vehicle combat, but in Halo 3, the lazer killed it. Don't get me wrong. I love the lazer, but I think it has some flaws that should be worked out.

  • 11.10.2009 1:45 PM PDT

No, the Sniper Rifle and Spartan Laser are my favourite weapons. I've had team mates save my life countless times with the Laser, and I thank them for it. It is fine the way it is.

  • 11.10.2009 1:57 PM PDT
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Posted by: Tack ll7
Posted by: Jacoby04
Why the -Blam!- do people keep thinking the laser needs fixing?!?! It is perfect! If you don't like it don't use it. We all know that you like to sit in a vehicle all game and think you are pro, but seriously the laser is FINE. Another easy solution... Bungie was nice enough to put a fancy little button in the game called the veto button, you use it to skip maps you don't like ie maps with lasers.

And let me guess. You sit around with your BR all game, and think you're pro? The reason the SL neads fixing is because Halo isn't Halo anymore. All it is is a bunch of noobs running around with BR's and lazers.
Halo has always been big on vehicle combat, but in Halo 3, the lazer killed it. Don't get me wrong. I love the lazer, but I think it has some flaws that should be worked out.

You act as if the Spartan Laser is on more than about 6 maps, and has a respawn time of 10 seconds.

On most maps, it has a very long respawn time. On Construct, most people don't bother using it. On maps like High Ground, you can usually guess where the dude with the laser is.

  • 11.10.2009 2:01 PM PDT

It's in the thread you linked for God sakes. Page 6:Posted by: ABotelho
Why not give it some sort of ''lock on'' for vehicles? Make it so that you have to have the reticule on the vehicle the whole charge up time. This would remove the hiding-until-the-laser-charges thing. It would also make it harder, because as a driver, you could actually try and keep the aimer off of you with maneuvers.

I don't really see this working with infantry, because it's a waste against infantry anyway.

  • 11.10.2009 2:03 PM PDT
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Posted by: Xharpan
it doese'nt look nextgen , looks good but not nextgen
If by next-gen you mean crappy, dark and colorless, I agree. It doesnt look next-gen at all.

Posted by: Nicke Sw3

I totally agree with that guy who created the thread about how you can make the Spartan Laser less powerfull (link to thread), cus its way too overpowered. Though, I think there is a better sulotion that could solve this problem.

Love it how you link the thread yet you decided to make another one about the same thing.

  • 11.10.2009 2:07 PM PDT

The laser is an accurate, powerful, destructive, insta-killing, easy to use weapon. Basically, perfect for getting rid of those pesky Hornets and 'hogs on Avalanche.

  • 11.10.2009 2:17 PM PDT

if you think its over power just ask bungie to make the light bigger so people can see it more

  • 11.10.2009 3:02 PM PDT
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Posted by: Tack ll7
I think the main problem with the SL is the fact that it's so accurate. I mean it's almost as accurate as the sniper! I think they should make it more... unpredictible.

It shouldn't be pin-point accurate. The lazer shot should be completely random, and end up anywhere in the crosshair. I personally think that would ballance it out a lot!

Worst idea EVER. It has a f***ing lazer pointer to target enemies! So how the Hell would it do that?

  • 11.10.2009 3:06 PM PDT