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Subject: Why bring the pistol back?
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It was the cheapest weapon ever at 3 shots to kill it was way unbalanced

  • 05.10.2006 9:40 AM PDT

Well I do agree it was a bit overpowered. However, with little auto-aim and faster movement speed landing those 3 shots took a fair bit of skill. People seem to overlook that.

But yes, it is/was a bit of a beast.

  • 05.10.2006 9:42 AM PDT

No one likes a smart ass.....especially another smart ass!

No one ever said they were bringing the H1 pistol back so don't get your panties in a bunch.

  • 05.10.2006 9:44 AM PDT
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It wasn't cheap because it took 3 shots; those 3 shots took a lot of skill to achieve, with the smaller hitboxes, less autoaim, faster strafing, and so on.

The energy sword, my friend, is by far the cheapest weapon. Try the H1 pistol in multiplayer and tell me when you get a 3 shot kill. And then try the sword from H2.

  • 05.10.2006 9:45 AM PDT

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Doesn't matter! It ruined the gameplay! Created unbalance! It can't be brought back!

  • 05.10.2006 9:45 AM PDT
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No one ever said they were bringing the H1 pistol back so don't get your panties in a bunch.

I didnt say they were i was wondering y ppl wanted it back it unbalanced the game

  • 05.10.2006 9:46 AM PDT
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The pistol was by far the BEST weapon.

  • 05.10.2006 9:49 AM PDT
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No!! If they bring back the pistol we lose the BR!

  • 05.10.2006 9:50 AM PDT

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What about the beam rifle?
Aim at center of body + fire twice quick. I find it much easier to do this than get a 3shot with the pistol.

If you have rockets or shotgun in an enclosed area, would you swap for a pistol?

Pistol is (IMO) the most balanced all round weapon.

Sniper + rocket can kill in one shot from distance.
Rocket, Shotgun are more effective (if used correctly) close range.


It's about selecting the correct battleground for your weapons + skills. This goes for H2 as well as H1.

  • 05.10.2006 9:52 AM PDT

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Posted by: Nomaderwho
No one ever said they were bringing the H1 pistol back so don't get your panties in a bunch.

I didnt say they were i was wondering y ppl wanted it back it unbalanced the game


Then perhaps your question would have been better phrased as: "Why do many people want the pistol brought back?" The way the question was phrased sounded like you thought Bungie was going to bring it back. Sorry I missunderstood.

  • 05.10.2006 9:53 AM PDT
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Posted by: Nomaderwho
Posted by: Darth Hugo
Posted by: Nomaderwho
No one ever said they were bringing the H1 pistol back so don't get your panties in a bunch.

I didnt say they were i was wondering y ppl wanted it back it unbalanced the game


Then perhaps your question would have been better phrased as: "Why do many people want the pistol brought back?" The way the question was phrased sounded like you thought Bungie was going to bring it back. Sorry I missunderstood.

thats k i was just in a rush

  • 05.10.2006 9:55 AM PDT