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Subject: I vote for a new sniper
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I think there should be a sniper that has the power for one hit kills; any where on the body, the standard sniper is to weak unless you nail a head shot. I know sniping is supposed to be hard but you should give us some kind of break! Even if that means "hiding" it like some of the larger, and better weapons.

  • 01.04.2007 1:35 PM PDT
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No.

  • 01.04.2007 1:39 PM PDT
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Halo is five years old and an original XBox game (Microsoft does not resource the original XBox any longer), why would Bungie go back and overhaul the game just to put in a sniper for tenderfoots who can't use the original correctly?

The sniper is not underpowered in any way, if you can't use it effectively, maybe you should check out this.

  • 01.04.2007 1:51 PM PDT
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Posted by: combatcarI118
The sniper is not underpowered in any way, if you can't use it effectively, maybe you should shoot yourself in the head with it. Assuming you can at least do that.

Fixed. :)

  • 01.04.2007 2:13 PM PDT
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Lol, did someone call for an AWP?

  • 01.04.2007 2:39 PM PDT
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Wow, they didn't dumb down the game enough where you can't kill someone with the sniper?

  • 01.04.2007 7:30 PM PDT

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Posted by: Master Kim
No.


QFT.

Seriously, not only would it be as cheap as Halo 2's Energy Sword, it would also defy the laws of anatomy. So, I get shot in my toe with it, and it kills me instantly? It would either have to

A. Be explosive
B. Release an instant surge of toxic poison into me, Mr. Bond
or C. Make me lose a LOT of blood.

  • 01.04.2007 8:03 PM PDT
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If you are playing campaign on normal or easy, everything covenant does die with one shot. I think it works well in the campaign because you aren't the one being shot in the ankle from halfway accross the map, but in multiplayer a one shot kill would be way too dominant.

  • 01.04.2007 8:25 PM PDT
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If you really want a retarded weapon that kills things with one hit to the foot, just play a game of snipers rifles with no shields.

  • 01.05.2007 6:01 AM PDT
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Posted by: Master Kim
No.

  • 01.05.2007 11:43 AM PDT
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Posted by: Master Kim
No.

  • 01.05.2007 12:13 PM PDT
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If you invite me to your group you will be blocked.

"i wantz t3h nu sn1p3r cuz i is 2 st0p1d 2 us t3h 0ld 0ne"

  • 01.05.2007 4:45 PM PDT
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Posted by: X 10000 Fists X
"i wantz t3h nu sn1p3r cuz i is 2 st0p1d 2 us t3h 0ld 0ne"

"ya me neithr i use rockts cuz dey taek skill 2 use @ closee rangge"

  • 01.05.2007 6:43 PM PDT
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If sniping is too tough for you play the game more and get better.

  • 01.06.2007 4:17 PM PDT
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Posted by: TUI_Obi_Wan
And it's your connection that's slower than turtle sex.

In........................................................Out .

Sniping is easy as in Halo, try doing it in Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising, ugh, the bullet doesn't even fly straight.

  • 01.07.2007 12:52 AM PDT
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Posted by: stare3
Sniping is easy as in Halo, try doing it in Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising, ugh, the bullet doesn't even fly straight.

You mean, just like in real life? Halo is a breeze in sniping compared to realistic shooters like America's Army, where kills are worth more.

  • 01.07.2007 5:59 AM PDT
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If you want a one hit kill sniper buy Halo, download Custom Edition, and download the map Coldsnap. They have snipers that can take down jets. Bungie won't do this to Halo. They've stoppedall suport for Halo, Halo:PC, Halo:CE, and they've slowed Halo 2's support almost to a standstill.

  • 01.07.2007 7:28 AM PDT
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Posted by: TUI_Obi_Wan
And it's your connection that's slower than turtle sex.

In........................................................Out .

Posted by: Master Kim
Posted by: stare3
Sniping is easy as in Halo, try doing it in Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising, ugh, the bullet doesn't even fly straight.

You mean, just like in real life? Halo is a breeze in sniping compared to realistic shooters like America's Army, where kills are worth more.


Yeah, the bullet gradually starts to lose altitude if you shoot at a certain distance or further. And you have to crouch to reduce the sway when you snipe.

  • 01.07.2007 12:18 PM PDT
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I don't know why you think they should do that, I mean the sniper takes skill as it is and if you need one that kills them in one shot no matter where you hit them....that is sad. Here's what I hope they will do for H3:

Switch back to the Assult Rifle.
Put a limit on the Engery Sword.

Then I will be happy.

  • 01.22.2007 4:14 AM PDT
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We don't need an overpowered weapon that can kill long range, the sniper rifle can do that with a well placed shot, heck, the sniper rifle can even kill an elite in one shot in legendary if you aim carefully for the head.

The sniper rifle does kill, but only so if you aim for the head, or just unload a clip on someone, and hope they die quickly before they could return fire.



[Edited on 1/22/2007]

  • 01.22.2007 7:26 AM PDT
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Posted by: stare3
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Posted by: stare3
Sniping is easy as in Halo, try doing it in Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising, ugh, the bullet doesn't even fly straight.

You mean, just like in real life? Halo is a breeze in sniping compared to realistic shooters like America's Army, where kills are worth more.


Yeah, the bullet gradually starts to lose altitude if you shoot at a certain distance or further. And you have to crouch to reduce the sway when you snipe.
Funny how people seem to think that these "one-shot kill" games take less skill when in a realistic shooters, players must account and compensate for drift, heart beats, wind, etc. and simple accuracy in order to get a kill.

  • 01.22.2007 11:57 AM PDT
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there already is a limit to the energy sword in campaign, bt not in MM

  • 01.24.2007 1:46 PM PDT