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Subject: pistol vs sniper rifle

The only time I let a marine touch a rocket launcher is when they're riding on my tank. Other than that I take it or leave it behind.

  • 11.27.2011 4:34 PM PDT

lolnope.

The pistol. It's super awesome!

  • 11.27.2011 5:15 PM PDT

I say by far the sniper i mean im more silence then rush into a room with a shotgun i like picking people off from long distances with my sniper but the pistol is an awesome weapon it just doesn't fit what i do i dont like rushing in room take for example the generator rooms on 2 betrayals i try to throw grenades or i try to take them out with mid to long range with out being notice sept for when im out of ammo the n i rush into the room. it is an opinion on which is better for example im halo ce i sniped a lot i even sniped my own teammates. In halo 2 i switched it up a bit an started to use more close range because we had the sword and he ability to dual wield the smg

[Edited on 11.28.2011 12:29 PM PST]

  • 11.28.2011 12:29 PM PDT

Halo: CE Pistol > Every CE Weapon > Any weapon
The CE Pistol is the greatest by far.

  • 01.04.2012 7:11 AM PDT

Depends, on Truth and Reconciliation I'd still take the Sniper over the pistol on Legendary. Don't ask me why, doesn't matter that the weapon isn't even in the level (if memory serves) but I'm comfortable using the Sniper in CQC and it helps alot in the hangar area.

Maybe it's just me.

  • 01.04.2012 7:28 AM PDT

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Posted by: AcedannyK 7
Halo: CE Pistol > Every CE Weapon > Any weapon
The CE Pistol is the greatest by far.

  • 01.10.2012 8:47 AM PDT

Sorta matters whether you are talking SP or MP.
I find the sniper rifle not all that useful during campaign. Even on Legendary. You don't have it as an option on T&R(too bad). Although I like to ditch the sniper for that level. It makes you rethink everything.
On AotCR I refuse to drag the sniper or Rocket launcher along with me. Everything you do with those power weapons you can do with something else. That's the real beauty of Combat Evolved. Ever taken down a Banshee with the shotgun or needler? Seen how many bullets from the M-6D to take out a Wraith(around a hundred if I recall)? Beaten two hunters to death with your gun butt? I vote for the pistol. Mostly 'cause I suck at sniping.

  • 01.11.2012 12:04 PM PDT
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Sometimes, I dream about cheese.

needlers can take down banshees?

  • 01.11.2012 1:25 PM PDT
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Posted by: KamelToad
Sorta matters whether you are talking SP or MP.
I find the sniper rifle not all that useful during campaign. Even on Legendary. You don't have it as an option on T&R(too bad). Although I like to ditch the sniper for that level. It makes you rethink everything.
On AotCR I refuse to drag the sniper or Rocket launcher along with me. Everything you do with those power weapons you can do with something else. That's the real beauty of Combat Evolved. Ever taken down a Banshee with the shotgun or needler? Seen how many bullets from the M-6D to take out a Wraith(around a hundred if I recall)? Beaten two hunters to death with your gun butt? I vote for the pistol. Mostly 'cause I suck at sniping.
Amen.

Plasma pistol and plasma rifle are my two favorite weapons in CE for that reason.

  • 01.11.2012 6:05 PM PDT

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Completely depends on the situation. Normally pistol. It's more of a primary weapon, and the sniper rifle is more like a rocket launcher in that it is a secondary that is used sparingly, but extremely effective at what it does. If I had to pick one weapon to go through any level with it would be the pistol simply because it's so versatile.

  • 01.11.2012 7:21 PM PDT

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I would vote pistol, just plainly because I suck with a sniper rifle unless the target is a mile away lol.

  • 01.12.2012 10:38 AM PDT

pistol > sniper
sniper is -blam!-house in multiplayer

  • 01.12.2012 9:36 PM PDT
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Posted by: SPARTAN39397
sniper is -blam!-house in multiplayer
not at all, i've seen players pull of some amazing headshots, i would know since i was a on the receiving end :I

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  • 01.13.2012 4:01 PM PDT

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“Instead of piece-by-piece customization like the Spartans, Elite customization is a full model swap with models selected from the various Elite classes appearing throughout the Campaign. There are all kinds of reasons for this, not the least of which is our continued emphasis on the Spartan as your identity in Reach.”

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Depends on the situation.
how about this, your playing truth and reconsiliation, you're only entitled to one weapon for the entire level, which one would you go for

AR

:)

  • 01.14.2012 10:10 PM PDT
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horrible answer lol

  • 01.15.2012 12:33 AM PDT
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Sniper for Pillar of Autumn through AoTCR

Pistol for 343 GS and on

I'm pretty sure its impossible to kill the Flood with a sniper.

  • 01.15.2012 1:19 AM PDT


Posted by: path1k
needlers can take down banshees?


Yes they can. Hard to do since Banshees are faster than needles. I just did it yesterday when a banshee go hung up on a bridge pillar on AotCR.

  • 01.23.2012 8:19 AM PDT
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Sometimes, I dream about cheese.

interesting

  • 01.23.2012 2:23 PM PDT

Posted by: AcidThe Wraith
Sniper for Pillar of Autumn through AoTCR

Pistol for 343 GS and on

I'm pretty sure its impossible to kill the Flood with a sniper.
Not impossible, just extremely difficult.

  • 01.23.2012 4:24 PM PDT

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