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Subject: Why Is Elite Slayer Hated On So Much?

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Posted by: snip3r dud33
Honestly, this is a good cover up for all the idiots who won't know its a cover up .

It's not like it's a bad playlist. As opposed to DMRs, you get Needle Rifles. As opposed to normal grenades, you get plasma grenades. The only differences is that a few 9-year olds choose Camo and Needle people. Evade and Armor Lock negates that, and if you use Jetpack, then it's your own fault for continuing to choose Jetpack.

I've seen lots of hate on Elite Slayer just because of the weapons. Why? What's so different about it that you guys can't stand it?

inb4 it's bad
inb4 Elites are bad
inb4 Reach is bad

  • 03.22.2012 10:02 AM PDT
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Some of the weapons are bad and shotgun is replaced with a plasma repeater. I like elite slayer but I prefer regular over elite cause I like me shotgun.

  • 03.22.2012 10:05 AM PDT

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Because Elites are way overpowered. And because the Weapons are underpowered and inacurate. Elite slayer needs it's own playlist that way people that like it can play it and people that don't can get on with their lifes.

  • 03.22.2012 10:10 AM PDT

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I love Elite Slayer, Evade plus Needle Rifle is awesome! I do wish it there was a Elite playlist, my preferred species is a Elite and I hardly get to play as one. Hail the Sangheili!

  • 03.22.2012 11:20 AM PDT
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Plasma grenades and armor lock annoy me.

  • 03.22.2012 11:22 AM PDT

Because it's terrible.

Spawn, stick, get stuck, spawn...repeat

  • 03.22.2012 11:24 AM PDT

I agree. The weapons are underpowered, the elites have too much shield. Plus, I don't like the weapon combinations. Needler and camo? How do those two complement each other? Plus, the evade maneuver isn't the greatest either. And no shotgun, but the sword is still there (sword base). It the shotgun is gone, then the sword shouldn't be in the game either.

  • 03.22.2012 11:27 AM PDT

lolnope.


Posted by: Flyin Hero
Because it's terrible.

Spawn, stick, get stuck, spawn...repeat
And not to mention the -blam!- pink mist that is everywhere every god damn game. If the weapon palette had a little more variety and balance in Reach, most would probably not dislike Elite Slayer. Like really now, the equivalent to a shotgun in Elite Slayer is a Plasma Repeater? What the -blam!- Bungie/343...

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  • 03.22.2012 11:33 AM PDT

Welcome to the internet. Joy dies here.

I think it's pretty much the fact that you spawn with stickies and useless weapons on most of the loadouts. That means your grenades are your most effective weapon, and that leads to games of dodge-ball instead of slayer. Elite Slayer Pro would be pretty cool though. The NR is useful enough to put the focus on shooting over tossing. That said, I think 1-frag spawns would work a lot better than the 1-sticky spawns Elite Slayer currently sports.

I think Elite Slayer would be more popular as an actual playlist. As a gametype it interrupts the continuity of the playlists it comes up in. Separately it would have it's own feel, and a variety of Elite gametypes would make it a lot more palatable. I imagine Elite SWAT would probably be pretty popular, and Elite Snipers with Focus Rifles and boosted damage would be pretty sweet too. Dino Blasters, on the other hand, needs to go die. Revenant Race would be a nifty alternative to Rocket Hog Race, provided the passenger is armed with Fuel Rod Gun/Concussion Rifle.

tl;dr - Nobody likes ES because it's not consistent with the gameplay in the rest of the gametypes the various playlists that offer it support. It should be a separate playlist option.

  • 03.22.2012 11:50 AM PDT

Boltshot = mini shotgun

I like it.
But I absolutely hate it as an option for BTB and Anniversary BTB.

  • 03.22.2012 11:53 AM PDT

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Bungie created the host-selection system.

And you know this how?


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Posted by: Flyin Hero
Because it's retarded and terrible.

Spawn, stick, get stuck, spawn...repeat

  • 03.22.2012 11:53 AM PDT

Elites are bigger and the back of their heads are a bit harder to hit compared to elites.

Though complaining because of stocky grenades isn't really valid.

Halo is not halo without Blue Spiders. Get Sticks is something you do have to be skilled in and so is dodging them.

Having a problem with that play a firefight game on legendary with the Catch Skull on, that should make it easier for you to avoid the BS.

I personally do not find Plasma's that annoying, in fact when ever I do get stuck I am impressed with the thrower cause its not easy.

  • 03.22.2012 12:25 PM PDT
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Posted by: Achronos
It isn't our shiznit anymore.

We're all a bunch of closet specists.

  • 03.22.2012 12:49 PM PDT

Overcharge plasma pistol, aim, fire, change weapon before plasma bolt hits target, headshot when it hits, kill. TOO EASY

  • 03.22.2012 12:58 PM PDT

There is a reason that technique is called the "NOOB combo".

Now think back, when has the word NOOB every been used to describe a good thing?

  • 03.22.2012 1:01 PM PDT

Welcome to the internet. Joy dies here.

Posted by: cryptological
I think the underlying problem is spawning with them. Stickies work well as a map pick-up, but getting a free one with every death means you essentially have a 1sk power weapon with you at all times.

  • 03.22.2012 1:05 PM PDT

Arbitor they outnumber us three to one!
Then it is an even fight.

Arbitor > Arbiter.
Arbitor = Rank above Arbiter.

A big thanks to kids that did this to 343 after they heard they get an infection game mode in halo 4 with no thought of normal playlists.


Posted by: GeneralKenobi
I love Elite Slayer, Evade plus Needle Rifle is awesome! I do wish it there was a Elite playlist, my preferred species is a Elite and I hardly get to play as one. Hail the Sangheili!

  • 03.22.2012 1:05 PM PDT

Grenades... Grenades everywhere

  • 03.22.2012 1:05 PM PDT

Arbitor they outnumber us three to one!
Then it is an even fight.

Arbitor > Arbiter.
Arbitor = Rank above Arbiter.

A big thanks to kids that did this to 343 after they heard they get an infection game mode in halo 4 with no thought of normal playlists.


Posted by: cryptological
Elites are bigger and the back of their heads are a bit harder to hit compared to elites.
what?

  • 03.22.2012 1:07 PM PDT


Posted by: RussianR0l3tte
Because Elites are way overpowered. And because the Weapons are underpowered and inacurate. Elite slayer needs it's own playlist that way people that like it can play it and people that don't can get on with their lifes.

If everyone is overpowered, doesn't that mean no one has an advantage?

  • 03.22.2012 1:20 PM PDT

Plasma's don't kill people Spawn Campers do.




THE MORE YOU KNOW

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  • 03.22.2012 1:23 PM PDT

Evade plus the sword is almost unstoppable. It takes more hits to take the shields down, so it's easier to not get a kill or get it stolen. You have limited decent weapons ie: needle rifle, sword, concussion rifle(if it's even on the map). There are noob comboers galore. And finally, it's a sticky grenade fest.

  • 03.22.2012 1:27 PM PDT

LOL. Infection has games with Swords, Evade and the Sword carrier get's a speed boost over his opponent.

So swords don't bother me much. Shotguns take care of them pretty quickly.

  • 03.22.2012 1:30 PM PDT

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Posted by: snip3r dud33
Honestly, this is a good cover up for all the idiots who won't know its a cover up .


Posted by: WhackyGordon
I imagine Elite SWAT would probably be pretty popular,


How would that work? Three shots to the foot = a kill...

  • 03.22.2012 2:55 PM PDT

Be sure to tell everyone how cool you are. If you don't tell them, they won't know.

If it was confined to its own hopper, sure. I can't stand wanting to play Multi Team or BT Anniversary and all the children pick Elite Slayer.

  • 03.22.2012 2:59 PM PDT

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