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Subject: Plasma Launcher

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Posted by: Ryz
If you're not here to bash Campaign Hero, then your opinion is void.

How does it work?

  • 12.03.2011 10:03 PM PDT

Posted by: CultMiester4000
I'm not really an Apple person (Bananas forever) but damn, that's kinda sad.

Not very well

  • 12.03.2011 10:04 PM PDT

Its Halo. Why do you want an explanation?

  • 12.03.2011 10:04 PM PDT
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I aim to please.

It's like a Spartan Laser but a lot weaker.

  • 12.03.2011 10:04 PM PDT

Posted by: Darkside Eric
So basically... Waypoint is pro-vanilla?

Posted by: Sentox6
Waypoint isn't pro-anything so much as they're just anti-intelligence.

I don't know, why don't you ask an expert.

/pats self on back

But, OT, I don't understand the question. Be more specific please.

  • 12.03.2011 10:04 PM PDT

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Posted by: Ryz
If you're not here to bash Campaign Hero, then your opinion is void.


Posted by: JRok19
Its Halo. Why do you want an explanation?

Because I can't use this gun worth s**t.

  • 12.03.2011 10:05 PM PDT

Posted by: CultMiester4000
I'm not really an Apple person (Bananas forever) but damn, that's kinda sad.


Posted by: Campaign Hero

Posted by: JRok19
Its Halo. Why do you want an explanation?

Because I can't use this gun worth s**t.


Don't use it on infantry -blam!-s, save it for vehicular -blam!-s (Especially Falcons)

  • 12.03.2011 10:06 PM PDT

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Posted by: Ryz
If you're not here to bash Campaign Hero, then your opinion is void.


Posted by: nicksta14

But, OT, I don't understand the question. Be more specific please.

is there a secret to using the plasma launcher better? I try to use it at mid range and I lose like 3 of my shots.

  • 12.03.2011 10:06 PM PDT

Well, then you should be able to answer your own question. It doesn't work well for you because your bad with it. /Thread

  • 12.03.2011 10:06 PM PDT

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Posted by: Ryz
If you're not here to bash Campaign Hero, then your opinion is void.


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Posted by: Campaign Hero

Posted by: JRok19
Its Halo. Why do you want an explanation?

Because I can't use this gun worth s**t.


Don't use it on infantry -blam!-s, save it for vehicular -blam!-s (Especially Falcons)

Maybe Abridged isn't always voted?

  • 12.03.2011 10:06 PM PDT

Posted by: Darkside Eric
So basically... Waypoint is pro-vanilla?

Posted by: Sentox6
Waypoint isn't pro-anything so much as they're just anti-intelligence.

Never use it on anything but vehicles, first of all. Second, wait for the red lock-on reticle. If it's blue, your shots will miss (I think, never tried it). They're also very slow-moving projectiles, so try to lead your shots as far as you can without losing the lock-on.

  • 12.03.2011 10:08 PM PDT

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Posted by: Ryz
If you're not here to bash Campaign Hero, then your opinion is void.


Posted by: nicksta14
Never use it on anything but vehicles, first of all. Second, wait for the red lock-on reticle. If it's blue, your shots will miss (I think, never tried it). They're also very slow-moving projectiles, so try to lead your shots as far as you can without losing the lock-on.

Thank you. I tried to use it when it wasn't locked on. I guess that may be noobish idk, but I'm new to Reach.

BTW, good video you linked.

[Edited on 12.03.2011 10:10 PM PST]

  • 12.03.2011 10:09 PM PDT

Posted by: Campaign Hero
I try to use it at mid range and I lose like 3 of my shots.
You can switch to your other weapon while it is shooting to stop from firing too many.
Posted by: nicksta14
Never use it on anything but vehicles.
I disagree.

[Edited on 12.03.2011 10:15 PM PST]

  • 12.03.2011 10:13 PM PDT

super-heated cells combine to create an explosive capsule which fires out through the weapon.obvious enough-plasma launchers are good homing sniper practically

[Edited on 12.04.2011 12:33 AM PST]

  • 12.04.2011 12:32 AM PDT

Inb4 Tank 1v1 on Swords Base.

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  • 12.05.2011 2:27 AM PDT

Use the lock on feature when you're using it. You'll get the best results if the people or vehicles you're aiming at are running in straight lines. Once they start strafing or doing sharp turns, the plasmas suck for locking onto them.

  • 12.05.2011 2:42 AM PDT

If you're aiming for people, only use one burst's worth of charge. It isn't going to track any better with more shots really, you just waste your ammo.

Plasma Launcher is much better if you've the element of surprise too. It isn't a "waltz in and clear the room" weapon like Rockets. Use it sparingly.

  • 12.05.2011 3:43 AM PDT

I find it's best used at a half-a-boneyard-length sort of range, and as Ryus said surprise is pretty essential,
you can almost never get a hit on someone who knows you have it unless they're in a tank or something.

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The plasma launcher blows. You are better off not picking it up outside of BTB.

  • 12.05.2011 4:07 AM PDT
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It works best at long range.
It's easier if you can take them by surprise.
Only use it against infatry if they are not firing at you
Don't even bother with it at short range.
Wait for the red lock on, if against infantry, fire one shot then switch to your secondary to stop multiple burts from firing. If against vehicles, fire off multiple rounds. (Aircraft and tanks use four, warthogs and revenants use 3, ghosts and mongeese use one or two)
Make sure you have a clear shot and nothing is in your way.

[Edited on 12.05.2011 4:29 AM PST]

  • 12.05.2011 4:28 AM PDT

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  • 12.05.2011 4:45 AM PDT
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When the game is over, the king and pawn go into the same box

The tracking was beast in the Beta. So much so that it was reduced.

  • 12.05.2011 6:02 AM PDT


Posted by: cs burchie v2
The plasma launcher blows. You are better off not picking it up outside of BTB.


Indeed. It was actually useful in the beta though. Funny how everytime I play on Boardwalk not a single player ever picks it up all match.

  • 12.05.2011 7:40 AM PDT
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Posted by: cs burchie v2
The plasma launcher blows. You are better off not picking it up outside of BTB.


Indeed. It was actually useful in the beta though. Funny how everytime I play on Boardwalk not a single player ever picks it up all match.


But people would betray for it on sword base in the Beta.

  • 12.05.2011 7:44 AM PDT
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Posted by: Ryus Shoryuken
If you're aiming for people, only use one burst's worth of charge. It isn't going to track any better with more shots really, you just waste your ammo.

Plasma Launcher is much better if you've the element of surprise too. It isn't a "waltz in and clear the room" weapon like Rockets. Use it sparingly.


I got the drop on a sniper on Breakpoint once. Sent one shot across the map when he wasn't looking, watched it travel, praying the sniper wouldn't move about two feet in any direction, and then victory!

But alas, my victory was short lived, as the plasma blob took about 15 seconds to do anything, and in that time the sniper armour locked.

  • 12.05.2011 10:49 AM PDT

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