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Subject: Pistol
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Poll: Will they keep the pistol?  [closed]
Yes:  70%
(16 Votes)
No:  30%
(7 Votes)
Total Votes: 23

Will they keep it or not? I think they will, I don't really have a reason why, but they would have alot of people mad if they got rid of it.

  • 08.08.2004 8:34 PM PDT
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There will most likely be a pistol, why wouldnt there be?

  • 08.08.2004 8:42 PM PDT
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there will be a pistol but it is a different one

  • 08.08.2004 8:44 PM PDT
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I sure hope the M6D Pistol doesnt come back. It was a cheap weapon, for multiplayer anyway.

  • 08.08.2004 8:46 PM PDT
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Please stop posting about the pistol and wait until November 9th. There are other weapons in the game that are very good. The needler for instance, on maps like Damnation and Chill Out that is one of the best weapons along with the Assault Rifle. Just adapt to the situaton, and if you can't, your screwed. But the last statement was not to be rude, but it's a true thing.

[Edited on 8/8/2004 8:52:02 PM]

  • 08.08.2004 8:51 PM PDT
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I don't believe there is a needler even on Damnation, so actually think before you make stupid posts. No the pistol was not cheap, because you might have gotten owned with it by a BETTER player doesn't mean it is cheap.. it means you're not as good. I am so sick of people saying the pistol is cheap, when it always turns out only the n00bs feel that way.

The best weapons on Damnation (if you're playing against anyone worth playing) is the sniper, rocket, and pistol. On Chill Out it is the Sniper, Shotgun, and Rocket. Rocket control is key on both of those maps, snipers are a bit more key on Damnation if you control the top. The pistol is the all purpose weapon, it does it's job... and when you spawn you have it and if you're shot you fight with it. Is it cheap? NO.. Is the needler worth picking up on ANY map.. NO.

[Edited on 8/8/2004 8:56:17 PM]

  • 08.08.2004 8:54 PM PDT
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Posted by: shadedhalo
I don't believe there is a needler even on Damnation, so actually think before you make stupid posts. No the pistol was not cheap, because you might have gotten owned with it by a BETTER player doesn't mean it is cheap.. it means you're not as good. I am so sick of people saying the pistol is cheap, when it always turns out only the n00bs feel that way.
I never said the pistol sucked, so stop flaming. I said try using other weapons if you think the pistol is overpowered, I am agreeing its a good weapon, but not in all situations. And I think your one of the people that like the Rocket Launcher a little too much, if you play any serious games online, you'll notice little titles "HONOUR MATCH" why? because the rocket is one of those weapons people hate when they are constantly killed by it. I am one of those people, but I deal with it. And yes, the needler as well as the plasma rifle, in the hands of a GOOD player can be devastating. And, no I don't get owned by people with the pistol.

  • 08.08.2004 9:00 PM PDT
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The Needler isn't in Damnation. The plasma rifle is an awesome weapon, I love it. The only reason someone would get pissed because of death by the RL is because they don't have it. I don't LOVE the RL, but when we play Rocket control is key.. if you don't get it the second it spawns the other team will and that means 2 kills at least. I play with players that if you don't have the rocket and powerups you can be in some kinda trouble. I don't play with n00bs that will leave it laying there, so no I don't love the rocket, I do what i have to do to win. Anytime you wanna play online, look me up on XBC.. shadedhalo is the name and you can put your needler up against any weapon I have bud, we'll see just how good it is. Oh yeah you can host too. Don't tell me about serious play when you don't even know what weapons are on what maps.

  • 08.08.2004 9:04 PM PDT
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Alright 3 things,
1.)I don't host, it's for people that don't like challenges.
2.) I have played Damnation 3 times, and each time I thought I saw the glow of pink needler.
3.)The needler with 15 needles in you will kill you, it's actually a good weapon that will be underestimated ALOT, trust me, it hurts ALOT.
And that's it, I am done here, and I am not starting a flame war.

  • 08.08.2004 9:07 PM PDT
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You have played Damnation THREE times and you are trying to argue with me? Good Lord dude.. you're not even worth the argument. Go actually play Halo some more, get off of CTF BG and out of your warthogs and learn how to actually play the game. You wanna play me on XBC? Cause I think it'd be hilarious. :) Yeah the needler can hurt but I can have you dead with any other weapon in the game before you can hurt me, that's why it sucks. It hurts a lot but it's too slow for actual use against good players.

  • 08.08.2004 9:11 PM PDT
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I will miss the M6D. It may be overpowered, but if you use the right settings everyone starts with one so it's fair.

If they use the new pistol from First Strike, it will be a very high-caliber magnum, but the rounds will not be explosive so the power may be a little less... Still, the pistol in First Strike seemed to be an improvement so if they use it they're going to have to tweak it.

  • 08.08.2004 9:17 PM PDT
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Omg, why the hell do people keep saying the pistol was cheap? People who could use it that played against people who could use it, where evenly matched. Besides, what did you use? The assualt rifle? Lol.

  • 08.08.2004 9:22 PM PDT
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Posted by: Ender 119
Omg, why the hell do people keep saying the pistol was cheap?


Cheap=Overpowered. Overpowered= No other weapon could stand up to it.

  • 08.08.2004 9:38 PM PDT
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So? It doesn't matter if everyone else has one. Also, the Sniper Rifle and Shotgun were better at long and short range, respectively.

  • 08.08.2004 9:39 PM PDT
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[color=gold]The M6D pistol is a perfectly balanced weapon. Yes, it's quite good at medium range and it's accuracy is great. But the bullets don't go on forever, for there is a range limitation on it. Also, the clips aren't that big. Plus, it's not the best choice for close range, because it's hard to hit in close quarters, and it's melee attack is slow. Not to mention its slow rate of fire.
I think GhOsTman's point was that there are plenty of other weapons that do a lot more damage in close range than the pistol. He stated some close-quarter maps as examples, and used the needler as an example (because it whoops ass in close range). There's nothing wrong with the rocket because it, like all of the weapons in Halo (yes, even the fuel rod gun), is a balanced weapon. (powerful, yes, but slow reload, not much ammo, slow travel speed).
(ShadedHalo, please do not use the "N" word again, as it has been outlawed on the New Mombasa Forums.)[/color]

  • 08.08.2004 9:55 PM PDT
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The pistol wasn't cheap seeing as how only the best of the best can use it effectivly and in a Pistol match skill prevails always.

  • 08.08.2004 10:24 PM PDT