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Subject: Why doesnt anyone use the Plasma Pistol?

i use a lot, but i dont charge it up i just shoot it really fast like a grunt on legendary, probably faster, anyway its way quicker to shoot down someones shield with the PP rather take it out with the overcharge

[Edited on 12.31.2011 9:14 AM PST]

  • 12.31.2011 9:14 AM PDT

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Posted by: ODSTworrior94
Wasn't trying to troll anyone here buddy. Just stating that I have different thoughts than you on the subject and will stand by them. There's no need to bring up how much more experience you have than me when that has absolutely nothing to do with the thread topic.



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[Edited on 12.31.2011 9:18 AM PST]

  • 12.31.2011 9:14 AM PDT

I like to play Reach for fun. I hate MLG, campers, armor lock, and team killers because they ruin that fun. Deal with it.

I never said the PP wasn't useful or bad at breaking set ups. PP is a great and effective weapon. I just don't like the combo or use of the pistol by means aside from stopping vehicles. Stop attacking me.

  • 12.31.2011 9:16 AM PDT

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Posted by: ODSTworrior94
I never said the PP wasn't useful or bad at breaking set ups. PP is a great and effective weapon. I just don't like the combo or use of the pistol by means aside from stopping vehicles. Stop attacking me.


Fair enough. My mistake.

  • 12.31.2011 9:19 AM PDT

I like to play Reach for fun. I hate MLG, campers, armor lock, and team killers because they ruin that fun. Deal with it.


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Posted by: ODSTworrior94
I never said the PP wasn't useful or bad at breaking set ups. PP is a great and effective weapon. I just don't like the combo or use of the pistol by means aside from stopping vehicles. Stop attacking me.


Fair enough. My mistake.


No problem :D

  • 12.31.2011 9:20 AM PDT


Posted by: ODSTworrior94
I try my hardest not to resort to the combo.


Uh, why?

  • 12.31.2011 9:25 AM PDT
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Posted by: ODSTworrior94

Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat

Posted by: ODSTworrior94
I never said the PP wasn't useful or bad at breaking set ups. PP is a great and effective weapon. I just don't like the combo or use of the pistol by means aside from stopping vehicles. Stop attacking me.


Fair enough. My mistake.


No problem :D
lol you sound just like my sisters, no offense of course

  • 12.31.2011 9:26 AM PDT

I like to play Reach for fun. I hate MLG, campers, armor lock, and team killers because they ruin that fun. Deal with it.

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Posted by: ODSTworrior94

Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat

Posted by: ODSTworrior94
I never said the PP wasn't useful or bad at breaking set ups. PP is a great and effective weapon. I just don't like the combo or use of the pistol by means aside from stopping vehicles. Stop attacking me.


Fair enough. My mistake.


No problem :D
lol you sound just like my sisters, no offense of course


um...ok?

  • 12.31.2011 9:28 AM PDT

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Posted by: ThreeSixXero
Its an UP weapon in comparison to the rest of the sandbox. It's only good for the "noob" combo and dealing with vehicles.


Wrong. In TU-gametype playlists, I don't even use the overcharge due to it's sporadic nature of missing people point blank with you. I spam about 4-5 quick shots and then melee. Bam. Win.

  • 12.31.2011 9:30 AM PDT

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Posted by: Maximus Decimus
Agreed. All the changes are good and add variety. Do we really want another Halo 3? Just running around with one gun and no armor abilities? It's good that 343 wants to try something new. Do we really want the same thing for three more games?

The plasma pistol would be decent with overcharge, but there's a problem with the loud "VRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" sound it makes. I don't even use headsets, and I can hear it from a good distance.

  • 12.31.2011 9:51 AM PDT
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Posted by: NavG123
The plasma pistol would be decent with overcharge, but there's a problem with the loud "VRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" sound it makes. I don't even use headsets, and I can hear it from a good distance.
cool story bro

  • 12.31.2011 1:32 PM PDT

no one uses it cause they only think of the single shots damage. when really, one of the best combos in the game is a charged plasma pistol shot followed by either a needle rifle, magnum, or DMR shot strait to the head.

  • 12.31.2011 1:35 PM PDT

Boltshot = mini shotgun

I use it, many during a vehicular war(BTB in Hemorrhage) to stun vehicles and kill the drivers, and in Invasion, because I usually start as an Elite, and it works really well with the NR.

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4 plasma shots+melee=one of the fastest close quarter kills after sword and shotty.

Or is it 3 shots? I don't remember but it's really fast.

  • 12.31.2011 1:39 PM PDT
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It used to be deadly in the Beta, but now it's moved to more of an assistance weapon, which, in the case of Reach's weapons, basically means useless.

I only carry it for melee rushers, and even then I just use my trusty AR instead.

  • 12.31.2011 1:40 PM PDT


Posted by: jammypj wuz here
no one uses it cause they only think of the single shots damage. when really, one of the best combos in the game is a charged plasma pistol shot followed by either a needle rifle, magnum, or DMR shot strait to the head.


its actually better to quickly shoot about five shots to take out their shield instead of using the overcharge, and its faster too

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Posted by: Sandtrap
It used to be deadly in the Beta, but now it's moved to more of an assistance weapon, which, in the case of Reach's weapons, basically means useless.

I only carry it for melee rushers, and even then I just use my trusty AR instead.
well that at least answers my question

  • 12.31.2011 2:01 PM PDT

I use it all the time. Its actually the only way I can bear the way melee plays out with no bleed settings. 3 shots and a melee, bam your dead.

Also the overcharge is great. Just not in head on encounters.

  • 12.31.2011 3:06 PM PDT


Posted by: MarkFanous

Posted by: jammypj wuz here
no one uses it cause they only think of the single shots damage. when really, one of the best combos in the game is a charged plasma pistol shot followed by either a needle rifle, magnum, or DMR shot strait to the head.


its actually better to quickly shoot about five shots to take out their shield instead of using the overcharge, and its faster too


It all depends. The time to pull of a five shot is about the same as landing a pre charged overcharge and switching weapons. However the PP strips shields faster, which, in a team game, means a lot. If I shred your shield, you're instantly vulnerable to a headshot from any of my teammates, while I won't be vulnerable until you've landed four shots.

edit: thought you were talking about the dmr. The individual bolts are too easy to dodge outside of close range. The overcharge is better at longer distances.

[Edited on 12.31.2011 3:15 PM PST]

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Its normal shots were weak in Halo 2 and 3 so people don't like to use it even though its strong now.

  • 12.31.2011 3:24 PM PDT


Posted by: And Im Here Too
It actually kicks ass in Reach...for some reason.


Yes. Just, yes.

  • 12.31.2011 4:01 PM PDT

You dont see nobody use it because people think its useless, now i only see people gey rocket launchers,shotguns,snipers, popular weapons. but the plasma pistol is very usefull for close range

  • 12.31.2011 4:06 PM PDT

I use it in FF

  • 12.31.2011 4:14 PM PDT
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Posted by: BIG ERN 8
You dont see nobody use it because people think its useless, now i only see people gey rocket launchers,shotguns,snipers, popular weapons. but the plasma pistol is very usefull for close range
there were a couple instances where I beat an energy sword guy, either pathetic or really awesome

  • 12.31.2011 8:50 PM PDT

i overcharge it then pop one in their head

  • 12.31.2011 8:55 PM PDT

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