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Subject: The Assult Rifle Should Have Been Better
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  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

This AR is one've the most useless guns in the game. How many times have you guys (on Lendendary, obviously - nothing else matters) traded it for something as (seemingly) lowly as a plasma pistol? As the backbone of the UNSC forces, I really think Bungie should have (and should, for Halo 2) really improve the quality of this weapon, as the Marines who were stuck with it were virtually useless - but also, I would have loved to use it more... that is, if it actually did anything. The Battle Rifle will be great to use, as will all the other weapons that H2 will ship with, but I really think that an assult rifle that's at least decent should definately be one've the new features. Just think - how rare is it to find a game where an assult rifle (usually one've the core weapons) absolutely blows? It's just a little weird to me, as it's usually the gun of choice for me in other FPS's... well... except for the shotgun. Oooooh baby.

[Edited on 4/14/2004 7:04:03 PM]

  • 04.14.2004 6:56 PM PDT
Subject: The Assult Rifle

This belongs in Underground....

  • 04.14.2004 7:03 PM PDT
Subject: The Assult Rifle Should Have Been Better

Former, CSG, Contract Environment Artist for Bungie Studios

You obviously need to be schooled in the art of the AR. The gun is actually really good in the proper instances and when used properly. I have used it in multiplayer and taken many a person down on Boarding Action from the other ship. Sound impossible, it's not. Just like the other weapons, it is a lot more usefull when you don't hold down the trigger. Try to pulse the trigger in as few a shot as possible but as rapidly as you can while staying on target. As always, the head is best. Also, one of the deadliest fire then melee combos around.

  • 04.14.2004 10:30 PM PDT
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The AR is an excellent side arm to the pistol. Fire a couple pistol shots to get the shields down and then move in for the kill with the AR. Plus the AR is just bad-ass.

[Edited on 4/14/2004 10:33:55 PM]

  • 04.14.2004 10:33 PM PDT