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Subject: Of needlers and magnums
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This has probably been discussed already, but I thought my return should be about something I know and love. These two weapons. Well, the pistol in the first. BUT the Magnum pistol in Halo 2, exactly what I was hoping for. But I'll get back to that. Apparently there will be a redesign of the old needler that will make it more lovable, and usable (God lets hope that means more ammo) but what about the possility of an almost totally new needler weapon? I know we've touched on this before, but if they incorpoate alot of whats in the books, then we may see a weapon that fires one massive needle which then splits off into a lot of smaller needles. Just sounds cool, you know? And if those needles go off in random direction, well, then its a good weapon for shooting around corners. And the new pistol, well, its everything I want it to be, I hope. More damage, maybe a smaller clip, but just an overall BIGGER hand gun. Call me dirty Harry, if you like, butbig handguns are my deal........

  • 05.04.2004 7:43 PM PDT
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I remember the books talking about a big needler, but it may not be that useful. And dual needlers will be enough for me.

  • 05.04.2004 7:52 PM PDT
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im not a big needeler fan but this new one you speak of could slightly sway me and about the pistol i am the occassional pistol -blam!- and the sound of a better one could make people truly hate me

  • 05.04.2004 7:54 PM PDT
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I think the new pistol's going to have a little more damage but have a smaller magazine and be scopeless. It might be a little less accurate.

I just want a needler that is more similar to the assault rifle. Like, it has the same firing rate but with none of that "warm-up" crap the current needler has. Also, I'd like to see the needles travel much faster and have less homing capability. This would make it an ideal anti-vehicle weapon as you'd be sticking it with 20 almost unavoidable explosives. Also I think the angle of ricochet should not be random but set so that experts could bounce needles off several walls (this would stop camping in close-quarters maps as people could simply kill stationary targets without exposing themselves).

Anyways, I'm hoping the needler revamp is good, cause it's an awesome but underpowered weapon.

  • 05.05.2004 9:54 AM PDT