i was getting worried that they werent going to put in the best weapon of all time! (br) plus i gotta say im pretty happy with the new pistol. its a combo of my 2 favorite pistols in the series. its a halo 2 magnum with a halo 1 scope! what could be better?

I heard somewhere that the original concept for the Halo CE Assault Rifle had a grenade launcher, but they decided on thrown grenades instead. Personally I would love it if it had a grenade launcher. When you switched to the AR, your left trigger would be set to the AR grenades, but you could press LB to switch to thrown grenades. Just think, you could easily aim a quick grenade at an opponent an mop them up with a spray of bullets. This would most certainly lessen the whole "run mindlessly to the beatdown" thing most players have stuck in their heads. You'd actually have to predict and aim...

yea it would be pretty kick ass having a steal shield command near a jackal XD.* rips arms off and kicks jackal away* lol

God, It's still cool no matter what!!!:)

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] hal0man88 the only modification that we know at this time is the sliencer on the SMG and it would be far fetched to say that the BR might get one to, maybe even the sniper and pistol. Hoever, keep in mind that the game will not be all stealth, the main part where you walk around (probably being semi-guided by the SI) to find your squad mates might be stealthy, but when you go into "flash back mode" that is when you see through the eyes of your squad mate what happend earlier that day, I bet that The game will be more guns balzing Halo style combat. And since each squad member, presumably, has his/her own specalty, we will be able to use all sorts of weapons we allready know about. But we will just have to wait and see.[/quote] I doubt Bungie would give away their only tantalizing weapon modification in the preview of the game. There have to be more, it just wouldn't seem like Bungie to just stop at one[url=http://www.bungie.net/stats/halo3/fileshare.aspx].[/url]

A grenade launcher attachment would be awesome, I don't know where they would mount it though.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Fos Tis Krisis And what button do you say we use?[/quote] The D-Pad isn't used in Campaign.

And what button do you say we use?

the only modification that we know at this time is the sliencer on the SMG and it would be far fetched to say that the BR might get one to, maybe even the sniper and pistol. Hoever, keep in mind that the game will not be all stealth, the main part where you walk around (probably being semi-guided by the SI) to find your squad mates might be stealthy, but when you go into "flash back mode" that is when you see through the eyes of your squad mate what happend earlier that day, I bet that The game will be more guns balzing Halo style combat. And since each squad member, presumably, has his/her own specalty, we will be able to use all sorts of weapons we allready know about. But we will just have to wait and see.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] VEF214 Assault rifle is also open for modification! [/quote] The assault rifle isnt on earth at that time since it's high tech and was a prototype in the field tests of the pillar of autumn.....

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Aussie army1993 what if the grenade launcher was as powerful as a normal frag it just gets shot further. Or you get the choice to either throw your frags or stick them in the barrel and shoot them? yes/no?[/quote] Yes, because throwing grenades and using grenades in a grenade launcher both have different uses.

what if the grenade launcher was as powerful as a normal frag it just gets shot further. Or you get the choice to either throw your frags or stick them in the barrel and shoot them? yes/no?

a grenade launcher attachment 4 the BR in halo??? hells no,some1 could kill u across the map in the 1st minute of the match.every1 in CoD4:MW have to deal with being barraged by grenades falling from the sky like artillery+it would cause random kills,massive explosions,destruction of (un)manned vehicles,self-destruction,players staying under objects to evade the grenade launcher,and it would make the BR suk+U would better off with a larger ammo clip and a supressor. [Edited on 04.19.2009 12:34 AM PDT]

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Tyrant122312 In the modified Halo CE campaign, the BR had a grenade launcher. It was weaker than the normal frags, but still useful. I can see why this would hurt multiplayer, but the expansion is centered around campaign. Since we don't have shields, I don't see why we can't have an upgrade in firepower. [/quote]But it doesn't affect Multiplayer, since the weapons do not carry over from Campaign. This means Bungie can do anything they want to ODST, but the MP on the same disc is still Halo 3. I can see a grenade launcher working, but then the controls will need revamping to include the extra commands. It would be simple and quite easy to put it on the D-pad, but then you've got to fight with... Hang on, there's absolutely nothing on the D-pad in Campaign in Halo 3, TTT doesn't apply. So they could use it for Weapon Mod use, Fire Rate, interaction, etc. Hmmm. Cool! I'd love to have a Semi-Auto BR, just like the H2 Beta. I'm all for Human, even some Covenant, weapon mods, like the SMG. It'll be a fresh change. [Edited on 04.19.2009 12:25 AM PDT]

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] VEF214 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Videoboy117 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] VEF214 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] xXSquirrelXx I think that being able to pick up a jackal's shield would be much better than having a grenade launcher attachment... kind of like the boomshield in GoW2[/quote] I've thought about that before and I doubt that Bungie will incorporate it because seeing as we are just ODSTs and Spartans can't use them, then why on Earth (lol) would we be able to? We can't even dual-wield or throw plasma grenades! It would be amazing though. Imagine playing co-op... one guy has a Jackal shield and is soaking up all the fire while the others are single shotting the Brutes with their BRs... kinda reminds you of Rainbow Six Vegas, haha...[/quote] Spartans use them in the books.[/quote] I know they can use them in the books but I was talking about the game. Master Chief couldn't pick up a shield in Halo 3, so I was saying why would an ODST be able to?[/quote] The Chief doesn't need the Jackals' Shield, he has his own

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] VADER117 no, pull a half life 2 and have a silenced smg WITH a GL!!! that would be awesome lol. once ur cover is blown u can just go rambo (the halflife 2 smg had a GL but no silencer for those of u who havent played it. go play it as well, its a really fun game)[/quote] I don't think that an O.D.S.T. can pull of the Rambo thing all that well and if he wanted to, he would need his faithful grenade launcher! [Edited on 04.08.2009 4:33 AM PDT]

well... I finnaly finished looking at that unesisary amount of links. But I love the new SMG

no, pull a half life 2 and have a silenced smg WITH a GL!!! that would be awesome lol. once ur cover is blown u can just go rambo (the halflife 2 smg had a GL but no silencer for those of u who havent played it. go play it as well, its a really fun game)

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] CRIMSON SKYCAP Well it would be cool, but like you said "We (the players) are no longer Spartans, we are going to be an O.D.S.T. Being an O.D.S.T. means no more highly protective armor or shielding and decreased physical performance. To compensate we are going to need better equipment. The grenade launcher" Were are weak in this game so a Grenade launcher would decimate your reconnaissance and Stealth which is said in a way, with no shields you have to choose your battles better instead of jumping into combat with a Wraith or into a pack of Brutes.[/quote] Once you stealth your way into position are you gonna just open fire and be blown away? I would use both stealth and firepower in one package.

Well it would be cool, but like you said "We (the players) are no longer Spartans, we are going to be an O.D.S.T. Being an O.D.S.T. means no more highly protective armor or shielding and decreased physical performance. To compensate we are going to need better equipment. The grenade launcher" Were are weak in this game so a Grenade launcher would decimate your reconnaissance and Stealth which is said in a way, with no shields you have to choose your battles better instead of jumping into combat with a Wraith or into a pack of Brutes.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] UK Dark Wolf360 Sorry but that is incorrect. A grenade launcher is much different to lobbing a grenade, the launcher gives the grenade much more muzzle velocity increasing the power when it hits an object and also increasing the range. Also grenade launchers just look and sound cool! : )[/quote] Yes, throwing a grenade is used for different purposes...that's why grenade launchers exist. Not only does it increase the power and range of the grenade it allows for different tactical purposes such as accurately destroying soft targets such as windows, weak fortifications, and sandbags. Throwing a grenade is much more difficult.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Videoboy117 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] VEF214 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] xXSquirrelXx I think that being able to pick up a jackal's shield would be much better than having a grenade launcher attachment... kind of like the boomshield in GoW2[/quote] I've thought about that before and I doubt that Bungie will incorporate it because seeing as we are just ODSTs and Spartans can't use them, then why on Earth (lol) would we be able to? We can't even dual-wield or throw plasma grenades! It would be amazing though. Imagine playing co-op... one guy has a Jackal shield and is soaking up all the fire while the others are single shotting the Brutes with their BRs... kinda reminds you of Rainbow Six Vegas, haha...[/quote] Spartans use them in the books.[/quote] I know they can use them in the books but I was talking about the game. Master Chief couldn't pick up a shield in Halo 3, so I was saying why would an ODST be able to?

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] VEF214 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] xXSquirrelXx I think that being able to pick up a jackal's shield would be much better than having a grenade launcher attachment... kind of like the boomshield in GoW2[/quote] I've thought about that before and I doubt that Bungie will incorporate it because seeing as we are just ODSTs and Spartans can't use them, then why on Earth (lol) would we be able to? We can't even dual-wield or throw plasma grenades! It would be amazing though. Imagine playing co-op... one guy has a Jackal shield and is soaking up all the fire while the others are single shotting the Brutes with their BRs... kinda reminds you of Rainbow Six Vegas, haha...[/quote] Spartans use them in the books.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Omegus Weapon [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] VEF214 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Oh Topher I believe the only change is the SMG, but nothing has been revealed yet.[/quote] I doubt they would reveal their one and only change in the weapon sandbox. I hope they reveal more information as time goes by, especially in the weapon or Brute section. [/quote] Speaking of Brutes, I hope we get to see the red Brute Plasma rifle again, in all its glory. That would be interesting.[/quote] Indeed, that would be very cool. Dual wielding a Spiker in your left hand and a Brute Plasma Rifle in your right. Epic. It's return would be very welcome.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] VEF214 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Oh Topher I believe the only change is the SMG, but nothing has been revealed yet.[/quote] I doubt they would reveal their one and only change in the weapon sandbox. I hope they reveal more information as time goes by, especially in the weapon or Brute section. [/quote] Speaking of Brutes, I hope we get to see the red Brute Plasma rifle again, in all its glory. That would be interesting.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] VEF214 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Omegus Weapon [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] VEF214 Will the Halo 3: O.D.S.T. [url=http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/halo/images/c/c6/BattleRifleAngles.JPG]Battle[/url] [url=http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/halo/images/3/3c/BR55HB_SR_Battle_Rifle.jpg]Rifle[/url] feature a grenade launcher in [i]campaign[/i]? We all know that the [url=http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/halo/images/0/06/Halo_3_SMG_view_enlongated.jpg]SMG[/url] got a [url=http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/halo/images/2/2e/SMG_Concept.jpg]modification[/url]. Why not have the Battle Rifle be equipped with a [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n1vaGWmnWs]grenade launcher[/url]? Obviously you would not be able to shoot that many rounds or cause that much damage, as shown in the video. It would add to the tactics of [url=http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halopedia:News/31_March_09/Interview_with_Bungie_on_ODST]O.D.S.T.[/url] because the rounds fired could stun the Brutes you ambushed for a short time. This is just an idea, but I doubt Bungie would stop at just one weapon modification. The [url=http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/kdighekc/stills/a_Halo3_Recon-03-layered.jpg]Brutes[/url] have also been seen to have weapon changes, such as the appearance of one Brute dual-wielding Spikers. What other weapon modifications will the new game hold? The [url=http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/halo/images/9/9c/MA5B.jpg]Assault[/url] [url=http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/halo/images/8/80/MA5C_ICWS_Assault_Rifle.jpg]Rifle[/url] is also open to modification! Another idea: when you switch into the grenade launching mode the Battle Rifle fires [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoqGLS1U6GQ]single shots.[/url] We (the players) are no longer Spartans, we are going to be O.D.S.T.s. Being an O.D.S.T. means no more protective [url=http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/halo/images/5/58/Close_Quarters_Combat_Trooper.jpg]armor[/url] or [url=http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/halo/images/0/03/ODST_Sniper.jpg]shielding[/url] and decreased physical performance. To compensate we are going to need better [url=http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/halo/images/1/1c/Recon_Trooper.jpg]equipment[/url]. The grenade launcher! [/quote] I like the idea of a single shot BR. It would kind of add a more tactical feel to the game. [/quote] Being an O.D.S.T. at a minimum requires a more tactical feel. I mean, Bungie already mentioned several times that the game would have a bigger stealth element. This lends itself to the tactical aspect of Halo 3: O.D.S.T. Single shot BR would be quite a nice addition.[/quote] And if the BR had the same firepower as, say, a Covenant Carbine, it would be even more awesome. But alas, these are all just ideas at the moment. : )