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Subject: Plasma Pistol "fix"?
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i think this is a good idea...
i even put a link to it from my poll which is similar.

  • 07.21.2006 5:17 PM PDT
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Or perhaps add both, so that it take time to switch, but at longer range it locks on, so if someone doesn't see you by the time the overcharge reaches them you can swap and shoot, but at close range even with lock on you're in a tight spot.

  • 07.21.2006 5:19 PM PDT

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Posted by: Drakai
Or perhaps add both, so that it take time to switch, but at longer range it locks on, so if someone doesn't see you by the time the overcharge reaches them you can swap and shoot, but at close range even with lock on you're in a tight spot.


But once again I agree with Zag, as he said that you don't want to underpower it or overpower it...there is a fine line between both..

And I only think Bungie can balance it so both lines are crossed, they are the only ones who are really qualified you know..

  • 07.21.2006 5:21 PM PDT

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Posted by: Drakai
Or perhaps add both, so that it take time to switch, but at longer range it locks on, so if someone doesn't see you by the time the overcharge reaches them you can swap and shoot, but at close range even with lock on you're in a tight spot.


Combine the two? Not a bad idea..

I'm still with Zee's agreeance with me .. Or something.



[Edited on 7/21/2006]

  • 07.21.2006 5:21 PM PDT

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Yes it does need to be fixed in some way.

  • 07.21.2006 7:24 PM PDT

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Posted by: Armedsavage01
Yes it does need to be fixed in some way.


.. If you're going to ressurect an old thread, you should at least give a more elaborate post.. Care to say how it needs to be fixed?

  • 07.21.2006 7:26 PM PDT
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I HATE the h2 plasma pistol. This sounds good. Also, the overcharge should do physical damage. Sorry, didn't read earlier post. This is better than the current situation in halo 2, but then it also depends on how "homy" the bolt is, as the halo 2 one will practically take 90 degree turns after the victim.

Actually, in halo1 weapons homed also when the person's name appeared above the recticle, and since this took time to happen, was also like targeting and locking on.

[Edited on 7/21/2006]

  • 07.21.2006 7:28 PM PDT

"I pledge to punch all switches, to never shoot where I could use grenades, to admit the existence of no level except Total Carnage, to never use caps lock as my "run" key, and to never, ever, leave a single BoB alive."

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Well most people also forget that Bungie made some errors and were pressed for time...I would like to see any of us make a game like Halo 2 with little time in a few years...they did an amazing job for what they had. But they just couldn't have possibly predicted every problem.

  • 07.21.2006 7:29 PM PDT
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Not being able to switch weapons while the Gun is hot would add a very interesting element. It would give the victim a moment to take cover, and if they don't it would BR to the head.

Same goes for the Beam Rifle. It would remove the tendency to shoot twice really fast.

  • 07.21.2006 7:29 PM PDT

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It needs to be like the Halo 1 version where the honeing wasn't as much of a problem as it is in Halo 2 but it should still be able to kill you with the normal shots and mabey if the charge shot only took off half health instead of all your shields.

  • 07.21.2006 7:30 PM PDT

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Posted by: SS Crow
Same goes for the Beam Rifle. It would remove the tendency to shoot twice really fast.


I don't really mind the Beam Rifle.

  • 07.21.2006 7:31 PM PDT
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I don't know if the *hot!* *hot!* thing would work, as you could just have a buddy shoot the unshielded person, or throw a grenade.

  • 07.21.2006 7:32 PM PDT

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Posted by: Pet0sh
I don't know if the *hot!* *hot!* thing would work, as you could just have a buddy shoot the unshielded person, or throw a grenade.


So? It'd still require more effort than just going "Pish-switch-Pow"



.. Yes, I did use "Pish" to convey the sound the plasma pistol makes.

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  • 07.21.2006 7:34 PM PDT
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Posted by: Pet0sh
I don't know if the *hot!* *hot!* thing would work, as you could just have a buddy shoot the unshielded person, or throw a grenade.


So? It'd still require more effort than just going "Pish-switch-Pow"



.. Yes, I did use "Pish" to convey the sound the plasma pistol makes.

Thats called team work.
That my friend, Does not exist!
But you could just have someone shoot someone in the head with the sniper rifle.

We are looking at this from an individual stand point.

  • 07.21.2006 7:35 PM PDT

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Teamwork does not exist? Well Crow, I guess that whole thing about us playing Halo as a team is called off. Sorry. Same with you, Zee. No more double team stuff.

Individual standpoint, yes. As if you were in a Rumble Pit game.

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  • 07.21.2006 7:37 PM PDT

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The charge shot for the plasma pistol should be weaker.

  • 07.21.2006 7:39 PM PDT
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It should either Curve less, or move slower through the Air.

  • 07.21.2006 7:40 PM PDT

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Well either way the "fix" it...if they do..I hope that it works.

Because right now the only thing you can do is find some cover...or a Team mate to hind behind.

  • 07.21.2006 7:44 PM PDT

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Posted by: Zee JollyRoger
...or a Team mate to hind behind.


... Yeah, I disagree with this strategy. .. Usually the uh, persons involved are Zee and I, and I'm usually the one being hid behind. I wouldn't suggest using this tactic.. Or playing Double Team with Zee, for that matter.

[Edited on 7/21/2006]

  • 07.21.2006 7:46 PM PDT

"I pledge to punch all switches, to never shoot where I could use grenades, to admit the existence of no level except Total Carnage, to never use caps lock as my "run" key, and to never, ever, leave a single BoB alive."

2B || !2B - Why don't you look Inside the Machine?

I never do that...actually I really haven't. Because usually the people who use the combo on us can't hit us...or the charge hits you...even when I am in front of you charging the guy with BR blazing...

Good times my friend...

  • 07.21.2006 7:48 PM PDT

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Oh, so you're just letting those shots pass you to hit me? Thanks a bunch, jerk.. Sheesh.

  • 07.21.2006 7:49 PM PDT

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Yeah make the plasma pistols charge shot slower.

  • 07.21.2006 7:49 PM PDT

"I pledge to punch all switches, to never shoot where I could use grenades, to admit the existence of no level except Total Carnage, to never use caps lock as my "run" key, and to never, ever, leave a single BoB alive."

2B || !2B - Why don't you look Inside the Machine?

That happened once..in reality it should have hit me...but we won that game anyways.


But a fix should be considered if it hasn't already...

  • 07.21.2006 7:51 PM PDT

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Posted by: Zee JollyRoger
[I am trying to come up with (rather lame) excuses for my lack of skill at double team. Everyone knows Zag carries me.]


I fixed some typos for you there, Zee. In the quote.

I'm sure Bungie has already considered a fix.. Whatever the final descision may be, I am sure Bungie will make the right one.

[Edited on 7/21/2006]

  • 07.21.2006 7:53 PM PDT

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Howbout they make it like the Halo Plasma Pistol? You could actually get kills with a charged shot..and non charged shots..

  • 07.21.2006 7:57 PM PDT

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