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Subject: Why are the Headshot guns in the game so ineffective? ANSWERS

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Posted by: SynisterSilence
It's a good combination of reticule bloom and bad hit detection, which Bungie has become aware of.

I don't think they have. IF they did I would think that a bungie employee would at least come post in the biggest thread on the forums concerning the subject. At least to let the community know that they are taking notice.

  • 05.05.2010 5:32 PM PDT
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half if not the whole clip

as opposed to most of the clip with the AR. 5 shots to the head ... most of it dealing with the shield. sure damaged could be beefed but i dont think we need to touch the LONG RANGE weapons because they fail in an ambush its a DEDICATED MARKSMENS RIFLE ... as in pretty much an auto sniper.

use it as its supposed to and it will do its job well.

  • 05.05.2010 5:36 PM PDT
  • unleash ninjas
Subject: why are multikills a thing of the past

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Why are we expected to rely on those weapons? I though that was the point of removing the BR

  • 05.05.2010 5:44 PM PDT
  • unleash ninjas
Subject: Why are the Headshot guns in the game so ineffective? ANSWERS

It's the hitboxes, not the -blam!- reticule bloom!

  • 05.05.2010 5:46 PM PDT
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Fixed subject: Why are headshot guns in the game so hard to use?

Answer: Less auto-aim and magnetism, no free courtesy BR spread to rely on, weapon accuracy dependent on rate of fire and movement = overall less forgiving and more accuracy/skill required

  • 05.05.2010 5:54 PM PDT

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Posted by: Sketch
Fixed subject: Why are headshot guns in the game so hard to use?

Answer: Less auto-aim and magnetism, no free courtesy BR spread to rely on, weapon accuracy dependent on rate of fire and movement = overall less forgiving and more accuracy/skill required


I disagree. They are not hard to use by any means, they are ineffective. They are weak, the bloom is too much which promotes randomness, and it screws you over constantly because it lowers one persons effectiveness. The rate where you have to pace your shots allows AR charging nuke grenade throwing bad players to get the upper hand on you in situations where in the old halo games it would have punished those bad players.

[Edited on 05.05.2010 6:06 PM PDT]

  • 05.05.2010 5:59 PM PDT
  • unleash ninjas
Subject: why are multikills a thing of the past

lol its not like halo . ha ha ha . spartans with sheilds killing with halo guns is nothing like halo??? lol . when someone says its nothin like halo they mean man I put in work gettin good at HALO 3 . Now they made a new game and I have to start over screw this ima complain to get bungie to make REACH (LEARN REACH) H3

  • 05.05.2010 5:59 PM PDT
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Subject: Why are the Headshot guns in the game so ineffective? ANSWERS

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Posted by: Sketch
Fixed subject: Why are headshot guns in the game so hard to use?

Answer: Less auto-aim and magnetism, no free courtesy BR spread to rely on, weapon accuracy dependent on rate of fire and movement = overall less forgiving and more accuracy/skill required


LOL no sir. They are not hard to use by any means, they are ineffective. They are weak, the bloom is too much which promotes randomness, and it screws you over constantly because it lowers one persons effectiveness. The rate where you have to pace your shots allows AR charging nuke grenade throwing bad players to get the upper hand on you in situations where in the old halo games it would have punished those bad players.



you jus dont like AA lol , they cant do anythin to you with an AR or a nade if you use AL or if you jet pack up to a safe spot or if you camo you way into a nice spot . Learn REACH (how to use AA's ) and the new maps and stop bein a baby.

  • 05.05.2010 6:02 PM PDT
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the OP person is another one that has not learned the NEW game. Thinks its still H3 lol

  • 05.05.2010 6:03 PM PDT
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Posted by: Sketch
Fixed subject: Why are headshot guns in the game so hard to use?

Answer: Less auto-aim and magnetism, no free courtesy BR spread to rely on, weapon accuracy dependent on rate of fire and movement = overall less forgiving and more accuracy/skill required


LOL no sir. They are not hard to use by any means, they are ineffective. They are weak, the bloom is too much which promotes randomness, and it screws you over constantly because it lowers one persons effectiveness. The rate where you have to pace your shots allows AR charging nuke grenade throwing bad players to get the upper hand on you in situations where in the old halo games it would have punished those bad players.



you jus dont like AA lol , they cant do anythin to you with an AR or a nade if you use AL or if you jet pack up to a safe spot or if you camo you way into a nice spot . Learn REACH (how to use AA's ) and the new maps and stop bein a baby.

Oh my goodness. There a nifty feature here called the quote button [hence what I just did to quote you].

[Edited on 05.05.2010 6:07 PM PDT]

  • 05.05.2010 6:06 PM PDT
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Posted by: SynisterSilence
It's a good combination of reticule bloom and bad hit detection, which Bungie has become aware of.

I don't think they have. IF they did I would think that a bungie employee would at least come post in the biggest thread on the forums concerning the subject. At least to let the community know that they are taking notice.



not tryin to be rude or anythin just bein honest and blunt but they prolly havn't said anythin in here because its obvious like I said your not into the NEW REACH your wanting more of a H 3

  • 05.05.2010 6:06 PM PDT
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Posted by: Sketch
Fixed subject: Why are headshot guns in the game so hard to use?

Answer: Less auto-aim and magnetism, no free courtesy BR spread to rely on, weapon accuracy dependent on rate of fire and movement = overall less forgiving and more accuracy/skill required

Then why is it like Halo 3 when I play SWAT? I have no problems in swat. But with 5 headshots you can't put anyone down in time.

  • 05.05.2010 6:07 PM PDT
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i think that any gun should be an instant kill if it hits the head. even the assault rifle...

  • 05.05.2010 6:07 PM PDT
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Posted by: l MaTrIX MoDe l
the OP person is another one that has not learned the NEW game. Thinks its still H3 lol


Yup that must be it. In your little dream world we can just have whatever armor abilities we need at that specific time right? Because if i already chose sprint and I'm about to die I can just armor lock like you just said. You're making little to no sense right now, you think I'm not adapting well when I've won 75% of my games and have a 1.60 kill death ratio.

  • 05.05.2010 6:08 PM PDT
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Posted by: Sketch
Fixed subject: Why are headshot guns in the game so hard to use?

Answer: Less auto-aim and magnetism, no free courtesy BR spread to rely on, weapon accuracy dependent on rate of fire and movement = overall less forgiving and more accuracy/skill required

Then why is it like Halo 3 when I play SWAT? I have no problems in swat. But with 5 headshots you can't put anyone down in time.

Team shot. We drop people very quickly.

  • 05.05.2010 6:08 PM PDT
  • unleash ninjas