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Subject: UNSC Sidearms

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Poll: I want to see...  [closed]
M6C as is:  8%
(2 Votes)
M6D as is:  4%
(1 Votes)
both M6C and M6D:  36%
(9 Votes)
M6C, but stronger:  12%
(3 Votes)
M6D, but weaker:  16%
(4 Votes)
something new entirely:  24%
(6 Votes)
Total Votes: 25

The M6C Magnum fires 12.7 mm HE rounds. We're talking about a bullet that's half an inch in diameter that blows up the second it hits something. Think a Desert Eagle with HE rounds and an oversized trigger guard. Now, who thinks that this should be more powerful than a melee attack? I do. In real life, one of those things could probably take off a limb.

Now, the M6D is the same thing with a scope, and was featured in the original Halo. I think this gun was overpowered, personally, since it could kill with four headshots.

Which of these guns do you prefer? Realistically? Should either of them come back, both, or something completely new? What should change about them? This topic is specifically for discussion about the pistols.

  • 05.11.2006 10:15 AM PDT

Posted by: Recon Number 54
Use your head. The one on your shoulders. No really, just try. Please?

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The Halo:CE could kill in 3 headshots. By your logic, the Halo 2 Battle Rifle would be overpowered, because it DOES kill in 4.

  • 05.11.2006 10:17 AM PDT

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Well, the reason that's not overpowered is because you can crack off those 3 headshots with the M6D in the time it would take to fire twice with the battle rifle. It's time that matters, not the number of shots.

  • 05.11.2006 10:20 AM PDT
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if youre going to be picky about it, the BR is firing 12 shots, not 4.

  • 05.11.2006 10:24 AM PDT

Posted by: munkeypants

Back in my day we didn't have no fancy lasers, and the hogs were indestructible!

The pistol is fine, it is a crappy underpowered SIDEARM... it's name kinda gives it away it is to be used if you lose your primary gun or you run out of ammo that's what a pistol is for in the military. The Halo :CE pistol was ridiculous, fun but ridiculous it was more powerful than an assault rifle. As for the HE shots that is believable... just. The fact that it's HE may compromise the chemical propellants being used, in short the ammunition would be more effective against an unshielded foe because the power of the shot is low but it has HE ability.

  • 05.11.2006 10:26 AM PDT

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I just think the M6C is too weak. I mean, a bullet half an inch in diameter would do more damage than whacking the guy over the head with the gun itself, don't you think?

  • 05.11.2006 10:30 AM PDT
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Why do people talk about what would be "realistic"? Its a game people! Its hundreds of years in the future with aliens and super weapons and you are worrying about what is realistic. Worry about what would make a fun game! And btw, if you read the books you would know that a pistol whip from a spartan can punch a hole through steel and people alike. Back on track, I think they should bring back the Halo 1 pistol but make it less weaker somehow. Like, less bullets per clip or something.

  • 05.11.2006 10:36 AM PDT

Posted by: munkeypants

Back in my day we didn't have no fancy lasers, and the hogs were indestructible!

the Halo 2 pistol was fine it suited the story and the gameplay perfectly, and yes it's a game remember the balancing issues combine a M6D with a PP and its hello GOD how you doin?

  • 05.11.2006 10:39 AM PDT
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the Halo 2 pistol was fine it suited the story and the gameplay perfectly, and yes it's a game remember the balancing issues combine a M6D with a PP and its hello GOD how you doin?


Remove dual weilding entirely, it ruined the plasma pistol, the pistol, the plasma rifle and the needler as single handed weapons. Plus it only encourages unbalanced gameplay, I really hope Bungie learned there lesson from this.

As far as an M6D in Halo 3, it would be perfectly fine with Halo 1 autoaim and magnitism. Now if Bungie goes and noobs up Halo 3, then it would be god like. As it stands so far, the M6D is nowhere near as powerful in the hands of a begginer as a BR. It at least takes some skill to use the Halo 1 pistol.

And also if they make the PP the ultimate noob weapon once again(autolock, cannot be dodged by anyone), it will ruin a large part of the multiplayer side by bring back all these similar PP/BR combos. Increase it's primary fire so it can be weilded single effectivly, and decrease its secondary locking to that of Halo 1's, and also allow it to damage health (please god I hope bungie brings back the Health Bar).

  • 05.11.2006 10:52 AM PDT

Posted by: munkeypants

Back in my day we didn't have no fancy lasers, and the hogs were indestructible!

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Posted by: Black Hawk Up
the Halo 2 pistol was fine it suited the story and the gameplay perfectly, and yes it's a game remember the balancing issues combine a M6D with a PP and its hello GOD how you doin?


Remove dual weilding entirely, it ruined the plasma pistol, the pistol, the plasma rifle and the needler as single handed weapons. Plus it only encourages unbalanced gameplay, I really hope Bungie learned there lesson from this.

As far as an M6D in Halo 3, it would be perfectly fine with Halo 1 autoaim and magnitism. Now if Bungie goes and noobs up Halo 3, then it would be god like. As it stands so far, the M6D is nowhere near as powerful in the hands of a begginer as a BR. It at least takes some skill to use the Halo 1 pistol.

And also if they make the PP the ultimate noob weapon once again(autolock, cannot be dodged by anyone), it will ruin a large part of the multiplayer side by bring back all these similar PP/BR combos. Increase it's primary fire so it can be weilded single effectivly, and decrease its secondary locking to that of Halo 1's, and also allow it to damage health (please god I hope bungie brings back the Health Bar).



lol here we go already lol 'noobs up' wtf? shut up right now, the only 'noob' is the one who complains about a great game, tell me could you make a game anywhere near as good as this...

... the answer mate is no you couldn't... you know why you have no where near the skill of bungie. They know what they are doing, so just shut up and enjoy it!

besides jusdging from the trailer I wouldnt be surprised if they put every weapon from the Halo universe in the game.

  • 05.11.2006 10:55 AM PDT

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I want something new. Just so we lose these kind of discussions. Untill Halo 3 is released, this kind of topics will be made constantly, untill we got hundreds of "M6C or M6D?" topics.

  • 05.11.2006 10:59 AM PDT

Posted by: munkeypants

Back in my day we didn't have no fancy lasers, and the hogs were indestructible!

I'm afraid you are right my friend, I would be happy with all weapons, so long as they keep the SMG.

  • 05.11.2006 11:02 AM PDT

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SMG is nice, but if the BR would be taken out and the AR would be brought back, i strongly advice Bungie to increase the accuracy of the AR.

  • 05.11.2006 11:07 AM PDT