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Edited by ∵DaïsukïÖmnï∴: 2/14/2016 1:13:02 AM
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I use Icebreaker to get ammo and here's why

That's right. The reason why I (and many others) have no shame in switching to icebreaker to get ammo is because special ammo not spawning at the start of a match is a mistake on bungie's part. So far, the negatives I've experienced about this change are that in elimination game types, the team that is taken out in round one is immediately put at a disadvantage. It takes about 30 seconds or so for the first box to spawn, and often times the first round of a match will end just before the box spawns, or as it is spawning. This gives the winning team of the first round the chance to grab ammo, while the losing team is left with none and they end up getting easily picked off in the second round, sometimes before even the second round's box can spawn. This leads to an unbalanced playing field, as some teams can be easily beaten simply because they were eliminated before getting the chance to grab ammo, and this is what also leads to many teams camping near boxes to get the ammo or simply switching to icebreaker to insure ammo in their clip for the second round. My experience in Crimson Doubles felt very unbalanced at first because of this, as I was left many times desperately trying to get sniper ammo to contest the enemy that relentlessly domed me every time because I was forced to try and challenge them with my primary. After switching to icebreaker like every enemy I saw was doing, I quickly saw why people are doing it. Call me a noob if you'd like, it's irrelevant. After seeing the imbalance of how early rounds play out due to only one team getting special first, it's only obvious that a smart player would seek to even the playing field by setting themselves up with ammo in case they are left unable to grab some first. Anyone not doing so is just fighting an unnecessary uphill battle because "switching to icebreaker for ammo is cheating". So if you see me using Icebreaker in pvp, report me if it makes your butt hurt less. It's not going to stop me or anyone else from avoiding the stress of trying to primary gun battle a team without special ammo ready. At least before the update, everyone started a match on the same level ground and didn't have to worry about grabbing ammo to survive the snipers and shotguns in the next round. Edit: After spending more of this weekend doing Trials and some more doubles, I think that using NLB and sidearm is a better option to spawn some ammo while still being able to play a sniper play style from round 1. I'm surprised we were trending at one point, and the amount of people so quick to try and hate on me is astounding. To those with open minds and good intentions on this forum, you are awesome. To those who insist on being toxic and salty, I'll see you in the crucible ;)
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  • You have a point. I think they should make special and heavy spawn once a match, one crate of each, at a random time. Could be first round, could be 5th round, with no timer. It should be sitting there by the time the round starts. And make it so that you drop whatever special you have when you die

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  • #8milmedalscore Damn

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  • F me that medal score

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  • I just hope they remove Final Round from Icebreaker, it's a real pain... [spoiler]Lol shesmynerd you fúcking moron.[/spoiler]

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    • Unbalances playing field? No. It stops some snipers from camping lanes early on.

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    • I was going to be a dick then I saw your medal score...... -blam!- it I'm out!

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    • Idc why you do it, you are still trash for doing it lol

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      • AGREE SIGNED

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      • Yup the ammo nerf was stupid

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      • I understand why you do it but all I can say is try not to die first n get the special for yourself or your team! I've noticed a lot of folk will wait at their spawn for special to be popped.

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      • Thats cheap, i use it but dont switch for the whole game

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      • OP is fgt.

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      • Yep, the winning team gets special ammo, so what ? Winning a match starts by winning the first round. People are so lost without their crutch special they don't even know how to shoot with a primary anymore..

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      • Don't die Use a primary I can't wait for that to be patched

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      • I really didn't bother reading all of this. All I can tell you is ... Don't die first round. And if you don't win first round it's because you didn't come good enough -_- so if you lost first round you deserve to not get special ammo. It's not bungies fault you can't stay alive.

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      • All I just read summed it up that you can't adapt to the situation and overcome it. You have to be spoon fed special ammo. Foh.

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      • Yeah I thought this was gonna be a good thing but all its done is promote icebreaker and camping waiting for special. I personally can go a full game without grabbing special but it is obviously a disadvantage (and I often pay the price). But there are too many players who rely so much on special it's pathetic.

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      • Edited by EpicallyAverage: 2/11/2016 6:22:37 AM
        Crimson doubles[b] isn't ranked[/b] and the [b]rewards are not guaranteed or of real concern[/b]. This means that people try-harding the event are clearly showing how much of a pussy they really are. This type of sheep behavior is usually displayed by players with a tiny wiener.

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        • Go ahead, it'll just get icebreaker nerfed again for everyone /:

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          • Pretty stupid considering special drops in 15 seconds

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            • You make me wanna vomit you dirty snake! No but seriously, just dont my comerade bungie did the right thing, finally we have normal gunfights

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              24% precision kill ratio with snipers. You disgust me.

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              • Can't wait for all the tears when they nerf the shit out of icebreaker because people are using it to exploit not having ammo at the start, wouldn't surprise me if they greatly lowered, or even completely took away the ammo regen. Not sure how they didn't think that this would happen when they did the starting ammo nerf to begin with, it seems very obvious....

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                • When I played elimination with this I see a lot of quick ends to rounds so no one should get special unless they drag the round out to do so. Also if you know you're going to lose than you can rush in and die quicker to end it quicker or just kill yourself if you got a grenade that can do so. This is just an excuse you use to help you justify getting the edge over others who either can't or won't so the weapon switch. Don't act like it's in some retaliation over new rules.

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                • Expose the game... For the pvp

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                • I just don't understand why all people do is complain about what others are doing instead of worrying about how they can be better. Zero accountability in this day and age.

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