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Subject: Alternate Firing Methods for Guns in Reach

Mattman jr

In the books it says that the AR could shoot a 1 round shot or even a 3 round burst, so why can't it do it in the games? I think it would be cool.
Comments?
Ideas?
Other guns this could work with?

  • 11.11.2009 8:12 PM PDT
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It would be cool to drastically cut your damage output and drastically increase the time it takes to kill your target?

I get the reason as to why you would have it: Ammo conservation and increased accuracy. But then you run the risk of blurring the distinction between weapons.

Course the AR could prolly use a secondary burst firing mode for more mid-range accuracy.

[Edited on 11.11.2009 8:26 PM PST]

  • 11.11.2009 8:23 PM PDT

Mattman jr

yeah i think this would maybe fix the range problems with the AR

  • 11.11.2009 8:31 PM PDT

Mattman jr

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  • 11.11.2009 8:46 PM PDT
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Remove the BR and give AR burst?

Excellent.

  • 11.11.2009 8:52 PM PDT

I have to disagree here. Although I understand that it's more realistic and whatnot, it's just not very applicable. Remember, we're dealing with a video game. Halo isn't designed for that kind of play, and in doing so you may be risking crucial aspects of game play, as well as eliminating the opportunity to include some other weapons.

  • 11.11.2009 8:58 PM PDT

Mattman jr

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I have to disagree here. Although I understand that it's more realistic and whatnot, it's just not very applicable. Remember, we're dealing with a video game. Halo isn't designed for that kind of play, and in doing so you may be risking crucial aspects of game play, as well as eliminating the opportunity to include some other weapons.

I can see that maybe some guns may need taken out. However, i don't want this. Perhaps if the alt. firing modes were more drastic (i.e. grenade launcher on AR) it would make more weapons available?

  • 11.11.2009 9:01 PM PDT

Posted by: mattman jr
Posted by: TokiWartooth117
I have to disagree here. Although I understand that it's more realistic and whatnot, it's just not very applicable. Remember, we're dealing with a video game. Halo isn't designed for that kind of play, and in doing so you may be risking crucial aspects of game play, as well as eliminating the opportunity to include some other weapons.

I can see that maybe some guns may need taken out. However, i don't want this. Perhaps if the alt. firing modes were more drastic (i.e. grenade launcher on AR) it would make more weapons available?


That is true as well. Although I'm a bit apprehensive about adding a grenade launcher (after playing some Call of Duty), I believe that Bungie is capable of pulling it off.

  • 11.11.2009 9:32 PM PDT
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Veto for ARs!!!!

Could be really cool, actually. Give all guns an alternate-fire mode, like Half Life 2 for the real FPS fans who know what I'm talking about.

Few thoughts:

Needler: Fires anything remaining in the clip in a (very) wide shotgun-like scattering.
Rocket Launcher: 3-second lock on for 'moderate' vehicle tracking, akin to the missile pod.
SMG: Fires a 5-round burst with no recoil

Problem is I'm having trouble coming up with other ideas for other weapons. The Plasma Pistol is easy, that already has a built-in alt-fire. Human weapons, just make the alt-fire a really accurate single shot mode or burst fire. But stuff like the Spiker, Plasma Rifle, Carbine? I really don't have any ideas on what other modes those could have.

  • 11.11.2009 10:00 PM PDT

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Posted by: LonE ZealoT
Remove the BR and give AR burst?

Excellent.
The AR allready has a burst fire mode, it's called tapping the right trigger.

  • 11.11.2009 10:02 PM PDT

Mattman jr

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Could be really cool, actually. Give all guns an alternate-fire mode, like Half Life 2 for the real FPS fans who know what I'm talking about.

Few thoughts:

Needler: Fires anything remaining in the clip in a (very) wide shotgun-like scattering.
Rocket Launcher: 3-second lock on for 'moderate' vehicle tracking, akin to the missile pod.
SMG: Fires a 5-round burst with no recoil

Problem is I'm having trouble coming up with other ideas for other weapons. The Plasma Pistol is easy, that already has a built-in alt-fire. Human weapons, just make the alt-fire a really accurate single shot mode or burst fire. But stuff like the Spiker, Plasma Rifle, Carbine? I really don't have any ideas on what other modes those could have.


well I don't think every gun needs an alternate firing mode but i like a lot of the ideas you've had! good job!

  • 11.12.2009 12:35 PM PDT

Mattman jr

bump

  • 11.12.2009 1:45 PM PDT

Posted by: mattman jr
In the books it says that the AR could shoot a 1 round shot or even a 3 round burst, so why can't it do it in the games? I think it would be cool.
Comments?
Ideas?
Other guns this could work with?


it is correct and a good idea, but i think it will overpower some weapons, and overcomplicate teh game.

  • 11.12.2009 1:47 PM PDT
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Posted by: LonE ZealoT
Remove the BR and give AR burst?

Excellent.
The AR allready has a burst fire mode, it's called tapping the right trigger.
lol

  • 11.12.2009 1:50 PM PDT

Posted by: mattman jr
In the books it says that the AR could shoot a 1 round shot or even a 3 round burst, so why can't it do it in the games? I think it would be cool.
Comments?
Ideas?
Other guns this could work with?



you are wrong because in the books you say that the ar could fire a 3 round burst shot, this is not true it was the spartans training and reflexes that allowed them to shoot the 3 round bursts, maybe they could do what they did for odst with the stamina bar but use it toward spartan moves

  • 11.12.2009 2:51 PM PDT

Mattman jr

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Posted by: mattman jr
In the books it says that the AR could shoot a 1 round shot or even a 3 round burst, so why can't it do it in the games? I think it would be cool.
Comments?
Ideas?
Other guns this could work with?



you are wrong because in the books you say that the ar could fire a 3 round burst shot, this is not true it was the spartans training and reflexes that allowed them to shoot the 3 round bursts, maybe they could do what they did for odst with the stamina bar but use it toward spartan moves

i really don't know if your right about that or not so you could be. However in many of the live action trailers and in the ending cut scene for halo 3 the AR fires a 1 or 3 round shot(s) (can't remember which one). This makes me think it was a mode on the gun rather then "better reflexes"

[Edited on 11.12.2009 4:35 PM PST]

  • 11.12.2009 4:35 PM PDT

Posted by: The BS Police
Posted by: LonE ZealoT
Remove the BR and give AR burst?

Excellent.
The AR allready has a burst fire mode, it's called tapping the right trigger.

This.

  • 11.12.2009 4:38 PM PDT

Mattman jr

Link

fast forward to 0:45 the hear the single AR shot.

  • 11.12.2009 4:40 PM PDT

Mattman jr

bump

  • 11.12.2009 5:38 PM PDT