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Subject: Is it always best to switch out ARs for something else?

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I've just heard stuff like plasma rifles drain shields faster, SMGs have higher firing rate and clip, spikers may have a stronger melee, etc. What do you guys do for AR starts when a BR isn't around?

  • 01.19.2011 12:12 AM PDT

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I either grab a BR or use the pistol, if it's social. In ranked I will just use whatever I think will get me a kill.

  • 01.19.2011 12:27 AM PDT
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I went outside today. The graphics were AMAZING. The gameplay WASN"T.

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Blame it on my ADD baby

I dual wield.

SMG + Plasma Rifle = unstoppable at close range. Although I will try to get a Carbine or BR.

  • 01.19.2011 1:24 AM PDT
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BLACK POWER!

AR starts with no BRs... drop the pistol for a plasma rifle or brute shot

  • 01.19.2011 9:07 AM PDT

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Posted by: heedtheninja67
clip


None of the guns in Halo are loaded by a clip.

  • 01.19.2011 9:15 AM PDT

carbine or BR but i also love magnum idk why but its sick

  • 01.19.2011 9:43 AM PDT

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as you can see from this game, ZeRo x DeFiAnCe and i demonstrate that you can in fact pwn with the AR. if you click the game files, he got an Overkill with the god like Halo 3 AR

  • 01.19.2011 9:55 AM PDT

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The best players use AR's, no joke.

  • 01.19.2011 10:05 AM PDT
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Posted by: Frasier Crane
I'm not making excuses. I never claimed to be good. I have never played any colonel better than me though.


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No. In fact, you should start swapping out your BR for an AR.

  • 01.19.2011 2:32 PM PDT

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The main question is for AR starts... BRs are usually taken for TS games. I know people that will always drop an AR for a plasma rifle or SMG as a secondary. I don't know if there's truth to any of the advantages.

Edit: Secondary... as in not a non BR/carbine/power weapon for close range.

[Edited on 01.19.2011 3:28 PM PST]

  • 01.19.2011 3:27 PM PDT

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I'm sorry America is busy helping others in the world and actually making a difference.

Something Canada will never do.

plasma rifles, brute shots, needlers

  • 01.19.2011 3:35 PM PDT


Posted by: Energy Sword
Posted by: heedtheninja67
clip


None of the guns in Halo are loaded by a clip.


Fuel rod gun is loaded with a clip.

And no one cares.

  • 01.19.2011 4:04 PM PDT

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Posted by: Energy Sword
as you can see from this game, ZeRo x DeFiAnCe and i demonstrate that you can in fact pwn with the AR. if you click the game files, he got an Overkill with the god like Halo 3 AR


I did that once, but it was with a rocket launcher.

  • 01.19.2011 4:16 PM PDT
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Posted by: Frasier Crane
I'm not making excuses. I never claimed to be good. I have never played any colonel better than me though.


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Posted by: Energy Sword
as you can see from this game, ZeRo x DeFiAnCe and i demonstrate that you can in fact pwn with the AR. if you click the game files, he got an Overkill with the god like Halo 3 AR


You both went negative, you were both carried by BR users on your team. And you would only attempt that against a bunch of sucky low levels.

  • 01.19.2011 4:30 PM PDT
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The AR is a good weapon to keep because it dominates close range. You can always swap it out for a Plasma Rifle or SMG, but then you have to alway use them at very close range.

  • 01.19.2011 6:26 PM PDT

i use the needler! i love this weapon and its better than the br in some situations!

  • 01.19.2011 7:15 PM PDT

Please drop price of ODST or at least put maps on marketplace Bungie! :(

Just tap the AR like single shots as if it had bloom. It's almost a BR, except there is no ability to headshot :). You'll win every AR battle guaranteed.

- Only do this from a distance -

  • 01.19.2011 7:28 PM PDT

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Posted by: Energy Sword
as you can see from this game, ZeRo x DeFiAnCe and i demonstrate that you can in fact pwn with the AR. if you click the game files, he got an Overkill with the god like Halo 3 AR


You both went negative, you were both carried by BR users on your team. And you would only attempt that against a bunch of sucky low levels.


NOPE

i put up double digit assists only using the AR.

here is a game where we carry our BR using normie teammates

[Edited on 01.20.2011 5:19 AM PST]

  • 01.20.2011 5:11 AM PDT
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Posted by: Energy SwordWasn't there one on Construct. IDK if it was you in it, but I think Zero Defiance?

  • 01.20.2011 11:31 AM PDT
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mhmm too right

as long as its AR/magnum starts

Plasma pistol > AR

  • 01.20.2011 11:32 AM PDT
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  • 01.20.2011 12:04 PM PDT


Posted by: blankty
I dual wield.

SMG + Plasma Rifle = unstoppable at close range. Although I will try to get a Carbine or BR.


Is this Blankty from Amplified?

On topic : I just find a BR. Id there aren't any just use the AR at close range. Not that big of a deal. Just whatever can get you kills.

[Edited on 01.20.2011 12:08 PM PST]

  • 01.20.2011 12:07 PM PDT

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Posted by: Energy SwordWasn't there one on Construct. IDK if it was you in it, but I think Zero Defiance?


ya we all used nothing but ARs and won.

other team said we are bad because we used ARs, we asked them what does that make them if they lost to us?

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Posted by: Frasier Crane
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Posted by: Energy Sword
as you can see from this game, ZeRo x DeFiAnCe and i demonstrate that you can in fact pwn with the AR. if you click the game files, he got an Overkill with the god like Halo 3 AR


You both went negative, you were both carried by BR users on your team. And you would only attempt that against a bunch of sucky low levels.


NOPE

i put up double digit assists only using the AR.

here is a game where we carry our BR using normie teammates


Now that's better. Why didn't you just post that game then? The other one is a bad example.

  • 01.20.2011 1:27 PM PDT

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If you want to tell me I'm wrong, please prepare to tell me with logic.

Nope. Not always.


It depends on what is available and what's on the map. Assuming you already have a Battle Rifle or Carbine for your main weapon, you should only swap out your Assault Rifle for other weapons that serve a situational purpose depending on the map.

For instance, if I'm on Narrows, I'll swap the Assault Rifle for a Plasma Pistol and have a noob combo setup.

If I'm on Epitaph or Cold Storage though, I keep my Assault Rifle and use it within close radar range or whenever applicable.

Now, if you're on like Valhalla or something, then yes, swap it out.

Do remember that you should swap it for a power weapon such as Sniper, Rockets or Sword on any map, but that goes without saying.

  • 01.20.2011 4:47 PM PDT

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