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Of the new DLC maps I'm enjoying Harvest the most. Feels like a Halo 3 style map. Capture the flag on these new maps has been fun. I'm hoping they rework the weapon balance soon. Turn down the power of the Promethean pistol, AR, and maybe the saw but it's a power weapon so I'm less bothered by its power setting.
 
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EasternBuck;2276901; said:
Of the new DLC maps I'm enjoying Harvest the most. Feels like a Halo 3 style map. Capture the flag on these new maps has been fun. I'm hoping they rework the weapon balance soon. Turn down the power of the Promethean pistol, AR, and maybe the saw but it's a power weapon so I'm less bothered by its power setting.
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I agree that weapons need to be dumbed down some. The Bolt Pistol basically can be used as a shotgun if close range, which shouldn't be allowed...maybe take shield off but that's it.

The AR is just flat out way too powerful currently. I don't think it should be possible for someone with an AR to rush you spamming the gun, and you sitting there getting headshot after headshot on them with a DMR or BR, but they kill you. I can't tell you how many times i die to the AR when I get 3-4 headshots in a row with DMR, yet i die.

I'm fine with the Saw being powerful. It's not a loadout weapon so it should give extra perks. And it really is only good for close quarters. Same goes with sticky detonator. I've heard alot of people complain about it and say it's unfair, but once again it's a specialty weapon you earn or find.

The gun that i still hate is the Needler. The gun is flat out too powerful, plain and simple. People can spam half a clip of needles and kill you in 1-2sec. I've always thought the gun was too powerful in every Halo game, and this one might be the most powerful yet.

Also, has anyone else noticed random things happening in game recently? I've had alot of really weird things happening that shouldn't be. Lag has been bad, getting a kill but they get right back up and keep going like nothing happened, I've been 2 shot with USNC Pistol, getting killed with rockets after the guy is already dead, etc. Just random things like that, which shouldn't be happening.
 
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OSUScoonie12;2277787; said:
I agree that weapons need to be dumbed down some. The Bolt Pistol basically can be used as a shotgun if close range, which shouldn't be allowed...maybe take shield off but that's it.

The AR is just flat out way too powerful currently. I don't think it should be possible for someone with an AR to rush you spamming the gun, and you sitting there getting headshot after headshot on them with a DMR or BR, but they kill you. I can't tell you how many times i die to the AR when I get 3-4 headshots in a row with DMR, yet i die.

I'm fine with the Saw being powerful. It's not a loadout weapon so it should give extra perks. And it really is only good for close quarters. Same goes with sticky detonator. I've heard alot of people complain about it and say it's unfair, but once again it's a specialty weapon you earn or find.

The gun that i still hate is the Needler. The gun is flat out too powerful, plain and simple. People can spam half a clip of needles and kill you in 1-2sec. I've always thought the gun was too powerful in every Halo game, and this one might be the most powerful yet.

Also, has anyone else noticed random things happening in game recently? I've had alot of really weird things happening that shouldn't be. Lag has been bad, getting a kill but they get right back up and keep going like nothing happened, I've been 2 shot with USNC Pistol, getting killed with rockets after the guy is already dead, etc. Just random things like that, which shouldn't be happening.
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I agree about the saw. It's a "special" weapon that you earn by using your basic weapons properly or by traditional map pickup. But I was having this same conversation with someone a frequently play with. We both believe the AR is way to strong when it can be hard to tell it from the Saw. I have asked myself several times: Was that an AR or Saw?

As far as strange and random things there is more than just Lag and delays. One thing I badly want them to patch is the nav markers above weapon drops. You may see a Laser from a ways off, you decide it's worth pushing over, and then find nads. These improperly marked weapons are very common. I would think that would be an easy fix but I don't know.

I have also had a few games that I was put into that were already started, where once I am in the game, I am on the losing team with less than 10 seconds to play in the game. They should put a limitation on that. If the game is totally decided then why put me in. I would love for this to be an option in Halo 5 where I could tell the matchmaking system to: Only add me to game start. It may be to late for Halo 4, as that is a major element, but something they could adjust for 5.
 
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I don't know if its the fact that I am still pretty much a novice at this game, but I enjoy the Covie weapons more than the USNC weapons.
Right now I'm loving the storm rifle, most especially the sightlines and bloom.

Why anyone would anyone use anything but the sticky plasma grenades??

I will admit, I love the Needler, love the fact that is basically a heat seeking weapon. Get an opponent in your sight and its a 5 needle kill.

If 343I wants to address overpowered items, they can start with the vehicles.
 
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BigWoof31;2277977; said:
I don't know if its the fact that I am still pretty much a novice at this game, but I enjoy the Covie weapons more than the USNC weapons.
Right now I'm loving the storm rifle, most especially the sightlines and bloom.

Why anyone would anyone use anything but the sticky plasma grenades??

I will admit, I love the Needler, love the fact that is basically a heat seeking weapon. Get an opponent in your sight and its a 5 needle kill.

If 343I wants to address overpowered items, they can start with the vehicles.
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I have enjoyed reading your posts. I like your honesty and your progression. By progression I mean I can tell the exact phase you are in. By now you have used all the weapon and got a general feel for all of them. You have noticed that there are basically two different types of weapons. One being general area and the second being pinpoint aim. You have discovered that general area aiming style weapons allow you to get away with less than perfect aim and are more forgiving if the person you are shooting is trying to evade you. Counter to this you have found pinpoint aiming weapons like the BR, DMR, Carbine, etc... are great but require you to sustain your aim longer and over several shoots, and therefore, are not your cup of tea. You have decided Covenant weapons are your preferred flavor of "spray and pray" and have likely developed a style of play built around this.

If you continue to play a deeper evolution will happen. When that occurs you will look back and smile. But, it will take time. You will find that engaging from distance results in a better K/D and encourages teamwork and communication. Keep posting your impressions, they may be the most honest of any of the posts.
 
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Bucknut24;2278024; said:
Do I get to be promoted to a mod if I endure the torture?
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This game feels a lot more like Halo CE in terms of long range accuracy & headshots. The vehicles are ridiculous (didn't the warthog used to be a lot less durable?), but overall it's a big step up from earlier installments.
 
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