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Subject: How is the focus rifle a sniper?

Posted by: Junior Exec
Posted by: boomdeyadah
Posted by: deathjudge2006
It's just Bungie's half assed excuse for a sniper rifle. It doesn't even deserve to be called a sniper rifle.
But it's not suppose to be a Sniper. Derp.
What is it supposed to be then? Derp.
Long range suppression weapon.

  • 01.19.2012 12:01 PM PDT

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Posted by: boomdeyadah
Posted by: Junior Exec
Posted by: boomdeyadah
Posted by: deathjudge2006
It's just Bungie's half assed excuse for a sniper rifle. It doesn't even deserve to be called a sniper rifle.
But it's not suppose to be a Sniper. Derp.
What is it supposed to be then? Derp.
Long range suppression weapon.
So is the sniper rifle. Both have scopes meant to zoom in up close so the the enemy is an easy target. Both are used to kill enemies at long range.

  • 01.19.2012 12:07 PM PDT

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The Focus Rifle does make me take cover though. It's a mighty powerful beam with great range.

  • 01.19.2012 12:11 PM PDT

Posted by: deathjudge2006
So is the sniper rifle. Both have scopes meant to zoom in up close so the the enemy is an easy target. Both are used to kill enemies at long range.
Hahaha no. The only similarities is a powerful scope, although a weapon with such a scope CAN be classed as a Sniper Rifle, it is not as the Focus Rifle works completely differently.

lol @ you saying the Sniper is a suppression weapon, it's for killing at long ranges, the Focus Rifle keeps people at bay from long ranges.

[Edited on 01.19.2012 12:26 PM PST]

  • 01.19.2012 12:25 PM PDT

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The focus rifle is a suppression weapon. Whether it is used at CQB or long range doesn't change the fact that it is used to keep the enemy behind cover. It is not a sniper rifle.

  • 01.19.2012 12:26 PM PDT
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Posted by: boomdeyadah
lol @ you saying the Sniper is a suppression weapon, it's for killing at long ranges, the Focus Rifle keeps people at bay from long ranges.
*confused face*:S
You just said it was a suppression weapon though.

  • 01.19.2012 12:28 PM PDT

Posted by: Junior Exec
*confused face*:S
You just said it was a suppression weapon though.
Focus Rifle: Suppression weapon
Sniper Rifle: Long rang weapon for killing

  • 01.19.2012 12:29 PM PDT

Your presence here is quite unneeded. Begone you!!!

I don't mind. It eats shields!

  • 01.19.2012 12:31 PM PDT


Posted by: boomdeyadah
Posted by: Junior Exec
*confused face*:S
You just said it was a suppression weapon though.
Focus Rifle: Suppression weapon
Sniper Rifle: Long rang weapon for killing


i mean i feel like theyre both suppression weapons because when ever there is a good sniper on the other team i have to hide a bit or stay hidden, same with someone who has a focus rifle

  • 01.20.2012 6:42 AM PDT

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I hate that weapon! If I have to use it I bring it in a close range combat...it's useless for sniping!

  • 01.20.2012 8:31 AM PDT

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Posted by: DrPepperlova07

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Because Bungie was all, "Elites with useful weapons? . . . Naaaaaaah"


Well you obviously havent used about the Plasma repeater, Plasma rifle, Energy sword, Plasma grenade, and about every other covanent weapon in the game(except the needler) either that or you just suck at them


Plasma repeater is a slower inaccurate copy of the AR

Plasma rifle has piss poor health damage in Reach

Needler IS a useful weapon

And you missed out plasma pistols and needle rifles, and fuel rods

And the shotgun is superior to the sword

[Edited on 01.20.2012 8:48 AM PST]

  • 01.20.2012 8:48 AM PDT
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Figured i would give the buzzgun another try today in FF. It's about effective as the needle rifle for me. If you use it right it's decent at long range and up close it dominates. Although the sound it makes is rather annoying.

  • 01.20.2012 9:04 AM PDT

bungie has proven that a bunch of monkeys sitting in front of keyboards can randomly type out a masterpiece. the thing is, when you go to play the masterpiece, you cant help but notice all the monkey s**t smeared all over it.

it gets real old having to wait months for someone like mlg to clean off all the monkey poo.


Posted by: Darknova24
how is the focus rifle a sniper?


it isnt, its a smg. get up close and swipe it over them to kill them before their dmr or ar can get you down to half shields.

at medium/long range the magnetism completely disappears and you wont be able to hit anything thats moving and shooting you out of scope.

  • 01.20.2012 10:44 AM PDT

Except the needler?? what are you talking about!!!
that gun kills if you know how to use it in close interactions!

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  • 01.20.2012 10:58 AM PDT

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To answer your Subject Line:

A sniper rifle is a precision-rifle used to ensure more accurate placement of bullets at longer ranges than other small arms. A Focus Rifle allows for such action an thus is considered a Sniper Rifle.

Why did the Covenant Sniper Rifle not make an appearance? Well I imagine that it wouldn't have fit in, during the Campaign. Considering that the Human Sniper Rifle was more powerful, the Beam Rifle would have to make a similar upgrade. The only problem was that it was already to powerful. It would have nerfed it. Better to take out then nerf. . . remember that.

  • 01.20.2012 11:16 AM PDT

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It isn't a sniper... it's a microwave.

  • 01.20.2012 11:50 AM PDT

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