First off, I’m assuming that certain types of weapons will only be available as primaries or secondaries. For example, if there was a class of weapons known as “Rifles” (perhaps containing the AR, BR, and DMR), they would only be available as primary weapons. Something else called “pistols” would perhaps be secondary.
If I haven’t confused you yet, here’s my question: should the shotgun (and any other shotgun-like weapons in the game) be under primary or secondary?
Shotguns are too OP to be a spawn weapon.
Edit: Unless it’s a specialised playlist (e.g. shotty-snipes)
> Shotguns are too OP to be a spawn weapon.
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> Edit: Unless it’s a specialised playlist (e.g. shotty-snipes)
Basically this. If shotguns were a standard spawn weapon for every game, then CQB would be a disaster.
True, but it’s mainly the range that’s an issue.
Well, I suppose having the magnum as a secondary would account for that.
Nope, need a close range weapon? Use your fist!
It should show up as a power weapon on close quarters maps. You shouldnt be able to start with it.
I don’t believe that we will spawn with the shotgun, but who knows. Definitely a primary though.
I really hope not cause they are supposedly making the assault rifle more tuned to close quarters combat and if the shotgun is a spawn weapon it will basically make the assault rifle obsolete.
I want the shotgun to be a secondary,and maybe have to unlock it with spartan points.
I doubt the shotgun will be able to be in a load out. And whoever hit secondary shall be slapped
> True, but it’s mainly the range that’s an issue.
> Well, I suppose having the magnum as a secondary would account for that.
You’re missing the point.
Yes, shotguns are close quarters, and because of that, trying to melee someone with a shotgun is practically suicide. Melee is a key component to the gameplay of Halo, and with shotguns as a secondary, you’re rendering melees useless. Besides, you also have a Rifle as a primary, so if you supposedly spawned with a rifle AND a shotgun, you’re pretty much set at almost all ranges except for sniper range. There would be no reason to pick up another weapon on the map, destroying Halo’s sandbox gameplay.
Its definately a primary weapon, it should never be considered a secondary. And on the subject of spawning with it in general, if someone is crazy enough if we do have the ability to spawn with it on the larger maps, picks it as their primary then there only killing themselves for the most part. Unless the pistol itself is tuned to the point that it can take on the rifle class at medium, long range, otherwise its not such a bad thing. But I feel in general shotguns should always be considered a power weapon, and never something you can just spawn with off the starting line, there simply to powerful in CQB.
> > True, but it’s mainly the range that’s an issue.
> > Well, I suppose having the magnum as a secondary would account for that.
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> You’re missing the point.
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> Yes, shotguns are close quarters, and because of that, trying to melee someone with a shotgun is practically suicide. Melee is a key component to the gameplay of Halo, and with shotguns as a secondary, you’re rendering melees useless. Besides, you also have a Rifle as a primary, so if you supposedly spawned with a rifle AND a shotgun, you’re pretty much set at almost all ranges except for sniper range. There would be no reason to pick up another weapon on the map, destroying Halo’s sandbox gameplay.
Good point.
I really want to know if the Sniper, Sword, and Rockets should be primary or secondary.
Seriously though. As silly as loadouts will be In a Halo game, this would be the straw to break the camel’s back. I’m really inclined to think this is a trolling thread. That or Halo may truly be lot to us . . .
> I really want to know if the Sniper, Sword, and Rockets should be primary or secondary.
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> Seriously though. As silly as loadouts will be In a Halo game, this would be the straw to break the camel’s back. I’m really inclined to think this is a trolling thread. That or Halo may truly be lot to us . . .
I’m pretty sure the loadouts will remain as:
primary weapon= standard rifle
and
secondary= hand gun (or smg, as I’ve heard from rumors?)
If the Mauler was to return could that be a secondary weapon? Not as powerful takes multiple shots at short range and one at very close. The Shotgun i would say no, unless it is a special playlist
Where’s the option for “Neither” in the poll? This is a horrible idea. If you want to spawn with a shotgun, go play Gears of War. Mauler wouldn’t be so bad, but only as a primary. I remember wrecking people with a BR and a mauler on Construct.
No secondary weapons other than (plasma) pistols.
You will only be able to choose basic weapons to spawn with, not Power Weapons, the Shotgun is a Power Weapon.
If they do it RIGHT they will limit you to Precision/Utility Primary (BR, DMR, Carbine, NR, Magnum etc), and Automatic/Close Range secondary (AR, PR, Repeater, SMG, Spiker etc)
But it looks like they are doing Rifle Primary (AR, BR, DMR, Carbine, NR, Halo CE PR, Repeater etc), Sidearm Secondary (Magnum, Automag, Plasma Pistol, Needler, Mauler, SMG, Halo 2-Reach PR, Spiker etc) which is still a mistake in my opinion
Primary. Im all for change in a game series, but theres no need to change this.
Definately a primary weapon always has been.