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Subject: Am I the only one who prefers slower kill times?

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So I played CoD a couple days ago (my mistake I know) and one thing I couldn't get over was the fact that each encounter happened so quickly. There was no thought other than "See the guy, aim down sight, pull trigger" with the occasional 'pro' going prone in the middle of it.

And then I played Reach. Each encounter was different (aside from spam nades, rush to melee, etc.) because it required more than seeing first and instantly shooting. You can prenade to gain the upper hand, switch to secondary, out-maneuver the guy, or back off and let your teammates clean him up (No, AL is not 'backing off'). Each fight felt more personal because it took more thought to it.

Now I understand players running away from fights are annoying (looking at you, Countdown), but at least when they do get in an encounter it's not over in an instant. With CoD you can kill somebody, die, and then respawn all under 5 seconds. That's way too quickly to have any interesting fights IMO.

What do you guys think?

  • 01.28.2012 7:46 AM PDT

THATS MY COOL MAN I CAN'T TAKE IT OFF!

This better be a joke.

  • 01.28.2012 7:47 AM PDT

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Posted by: Andrei Chikatilo
This better be a joke.


Trolling the Reach forum is a waste of time.

  • 01.28.2012 7:49 AM PDT

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It depends how long, really.

  • 01.28.2012 7:49 AM PDT

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Posted by: Shadow_Dog
It depends how long, really.


As if .05 milliseconds makes a difference.

  • 01.28.2012 7:50 AM PDT

Completely agree. Almost all of my friends play COD though, and tell me I should play it. Tried it once or twice, and had this exact experience. No fun to be had.

  • 01.28.2012 7:50 AM PDT


Posted by: Andrei Chikatilo
This better be a joke.


You can't deny that every single Halo has longer kill times than the CoD games...

And no, Goat, you're not alone. The quick kill times on CoD get really boring (and sometimes frustrating) because it requires so little effort. Each Halo has a slightly different average kill time, but they work and I'm happy with them.

  • 01.28.2012 7:52 AM PDT

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Posted by: Shadow_Dog
It depends how long, really.


As if .05 milliseconds makes a difference.


It could. I'd say anywhere between Halo 1's and Halo 2's time is fine.

  • 01.28.2012 7:52 AM PDT

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I agree.

Reach brings a variety of strategy(*zips up flamesuit*) to the players. In COD everything is routine. Aim, Shoot, Reload, Do it again.

In Reach you get a variety of ways to kill. Maybe you and another person just met and you have a Shotgun whilst the other has a Rocket Launcher. But he has Evade and you have Drop Shield. It is an even fight from there, as there is a variety of ways to kill each other.

Slower kill times have a more lengthy feel, and not only gives you more play time, it shows more fundamentals like who has better aim or who has better strategy. I believe there is a lot of strategy that goes into slower kill times, which shows more Strategy than Aim, Shoot, Reload. It proves who can use what they have to their advantage better.

[Edited on 01.28.2012 7:54 AM PST]

  • 01.28.2012 7:53 AM PDT

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Posted by: Shadow_Dog

Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat

Posted by: Shadow_Dog
It depends how long, really.


As if .05 milliseconds makes a difference.


It could. I'd say anywhere between Halo 1's and Halo 2's time is fine.


I like a medium between H2 and H3. Reach is a bit too slow

  • 01.28.2012 7:55 AM PDT

i agree with him 100% OP
Halo is more unique, cods just a waste of time that anyone can play

  • 01.28.2012 8:01 AM PDT

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scratch that--you can actually kill, die, and then respawn in under 3 seconds in CoD. And then you spawn right behind the guy who just killed you...

lol revenge spawns

  • 01.28.2012 8:03 AM PDT

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Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat
lolCOD

Fix'd.

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  • 01.28.2012 8:05 AM PDT

I prefer slower kill times, I like how it feels like an actual fight, not "Hi... Pew... Bye"

  • 01.28.2012 8:10 AM PDT

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Posted by: A 3 Legged Goat
lolCOD

Fix'd.

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Gimme half an hour

  • 01.28.2012 8:35 AM PDT

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I hate CoD. I've only player a few games, and I can't stand it. As badly made as Reach is I'd play it any day over CoD.

Perhaps its ironic that I've been playing nothing but SWAT for the past month and a half, though... at least until my aim improves enough to go back to the other playlists. God I HATE being bottom 4 in Rumble Pit almost every game...

  • 01.28.2012 9:14 AM PDT

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CoD is too fast, default Reach is too slow.

TU Reach is OK for Reach, ZB would obviously be best but it does seriously devalue the rest of the sandbox.

Hopefully Halo 4 is a bit faster than Halo 3 and Reach, and more importantly consistent with it.

  • 01.28.2012 9:31 AM PDT
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I do too. That's why I wish they would've slowed down the shooting speed of DMRs just a smidge, now that bloom isn't there to slow it down.

  • 01.28.2012 9:32 AM PDT

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Posted by: MATCLAN
CoD is too fast, default Reach is too slow.

TU Reach is OK for Reach, ZB would obviously be best but it does seriously devalue the rest of the sandbox.

Hopefully Halo 4 is a bit faster than Halo 3 and Reach, and more importantly consistent with it.


I agree with this.

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Reach's new zero bloom kill times have grown on me. I like them.

  • 01.28.2012 9:35 AM PDT

depends, does it still take skill?

  • 01.28.2012 9:36 AM PDT
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Posted by: Killer VVhale
Reach's new zero bloom kill times have grown on me. I like them.


This.

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  • 01.28.2012 9:38 AM PDT

i've always wondered how 2 sec kill times, single shot precision weapon that requires 15 shots to kill would work.

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Posted by: Killer VVhale
Reach's new zero bloom kill times have grown on me. I like them.


This.

I can't stand anything other than MLG now.


I played ZB customs and it felt like a different game in a good way.

I hope H4 goes back to static reticles. Bloom is really stupid.

  • 01.28.2012 9:39 AM PDT

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I like the longer kill times too. Maybe it's because I suck. Whatever. I don't want the game to be that fast paced. I like to slow down and chew my food too. Ironically, I love SWAT.

  • 01.28.2012 9:40 AM PDT

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