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6/21/2012 1:45:09 AM
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Is the BR overpowered?

I think we need to ask ourselves this. Is it? Well, it's arguable that the utility weapon should be used the entire game, considering it is made for all encounters. But is that necessary for the other weapons to be useful? Of course not, it makes those weapons pointless to pick up and use. But is that the case, or are the other weapons just so useless that the BR reigns? If you ask me, the other weapons are only designed for specific encounters, and not specific playstyles. For example, look at the Carbine, it is used on multiple enemies that have no shielding, making it good for taking out grunts, jackals, or killing other enemies in SWAT. But it is not intended, or at least not useful to the extent of the BR, in all circumstances available to the player in the game. I think I'll let you conclude, just wanted to bring out the question.
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  • it's not that the BR is overpowered but other weapons just aren't as reliable. it's easier to get a headshot in Halo 2 then another Halo game (at least i think it is) thanks to it's aim assist so you're usually unstoppable with a BR/Carbine. even more deadly with a sniper/beamer (remember the player with the sniper on lockout raked in the kills like crazy) wouldn't you agree the needler was useless in Halo 2?

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  • [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] path1k it's easier to get a headshot in Halo 2 then another Halo game (at least i think it is) thanks to it's aim assist so you're usually unstoppable with a BR/Carbine.[/quote]This is right. More than just the aim assist. The larger hitboxes and button combos also weigh in as big factors. I've been able to win close quarter fights with people who are using an energy sword by crouching as they lunged then doing a BxR. Once you can beat someone that has a power weapon specifically designed for the situation you're in you know the weapon is a bit over-powered. :P [Edited on 06.20.2012 9:15 PM PDT]

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  • The Halo 2 Battle Rifle was a short, medium and long range weapon to begin with. The button combinations (BxR, Double Shot) made it even more overpowered.

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  • [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Dr Syx This is right. More than just the aim assist. The larger hitboxes and button combos also weigh in as big factors. [/quote] I was originally going to put that in the OP, but decided that you guys couls conclude that. Looks as though it happened before I thought it would. I[quote]'ve been able to win close quarter fights with people who are using an energy sword by crouching as they lunged then doing a BxR. Once you can beat someone that has a power weapon specifically designed for the situation you're in you know the weapon is a bit over-powered. :P[/quote] It's quite hard to argue against a statement like this :/

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  • [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] InvasionImminent [quote]'ve been able to win close quarter fights with people who are using an energy sword by crouching as they lunged then doing a BxR. Once you can beat someone that has a power weapon specifically designed for the situation you're in you know the weapon is a bit over-powered. :P[/quote] It's quite hard to argue against a statement like this :/[/quote]so you're saying a person using a BR against a swordy at close range can [i]always[/i] kill them if they know what to do?

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  • [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] path1k [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] InvasionImminent [quote]'ve been able to win close quarter fights with people who are using an energy sword by crouching as they lunged then doing a BxR. Once you can beat someone that has a power weapon specifically designed for the situation you're in you know the weapon is a bit over-powered. :P[/quote] It's quite hard to argue against a statement like this :/[/quote]so you're saying a person using a BR against a swordy at close range can [i]always[/i] kill them if they know what to do?[/quote] If the situation is always the same, (i,e The swordsman is 10 feet away, narrow hallway.) Then yes.

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  • nope. ever play CE?

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  • [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] InvasionImminent If the situation is always the same, (i,e The swordsman is 10 feet away, narrow hallway.) Then yes.[/quote]interesting, maybe the battle rifle is the ultimate weapon, in Halo 2 that is

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  • [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] XxNigHTsNiPe nope. ever play CE?[/quote] Yes, I have played CE. Yet other weapons can still kill enemies, of course they are still specific to situations, but they still work with individual playstlyes. BTW, since you don't think the BR is overpowered, I guess you can get kills with the same amount of ease as you can with the BR. Right?

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  • I hate the BR in campaign, it's so bland and boring to use compared to other weapons. I always drop it for something like a plasma rifle, which I find to be just as effective at range if you use controlled bursts

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