Do you really think that Halo is turning into COD? Or are you just mad because Halo can only innovate so much before taking an idea from somewhere?
COD took my elements from Halo, most notable was theater from Halo 3.
COD’s perks are simply that, PERKS. They enable something for you that gives you a game-changing advantage over another lesser skilled player who can’t use it yet.
Halo’s “perks”, or rather Specializations!- are not game changing advantages, YES they give you an advantage over another, but it is so subtle that it is easily countered (if you want to think that much).
Tactical Packages:
Firepower package
The firepower package alternates the magnetic streams on the back of the GEN2 armor allowing a spartan to carry two primary weapons simultaneously.
You can carry two primaries (BR, DMR, Carbine, Lightrifle, Assault Rifle, Storm Rifle), how is that game changing?
Shield package
The shield package reinforces energy-shield emitters allowing for a faster recharge rate after taking damage.
Ok that sounds bad, but think about it. Lets say regular speed was 100%, and this upgrade allowed 120%, its not that big really, only allows like maybe 1sec less to recharge. Not game-changing in your favor.
Support Upgrades:
Ammo upgrade
The ammo upgrade overrides the normal ammunition carrying capacity of the GEN2 armor allowing a Spartan to carry excessive amounts of ammunition loads.
This allows you to carry more ammo, so maybe you spawn with extra ammo, since when was that a big deal? You have a DMR with 60 shots reserve, i have 30 shots reserve, who has the advantage? Neither because the person with skill to wipe out the other will win.
Sensor upgrade
The sensor upgrade increases the range and sensitivity of the motion sensor. It is utilized by stealth operatives and infiltration specialists, and provides heightened intel of all nearby enemies.
Maybe this allows instead of 25m raange, it allows 35m? Either way PV can counter this, or someone with a brain and thumbs can counter this. Someone who is using this is not some automatic juggernaut at the game, all it means is that he/she can have extra range…thats it.
Awareness upgrade
The awareness upgrade adjusts the GEN2’s HUD display mechanics allowing the integration of a default motion sensor into scoped weapon smart-links. Thus it provides a Spartan with basic motion-sensor data while sighting an enemy.
So you can use your motion tracker while scoping in, MAYBE that could promote a sniper to camp while scoped in, but with all the other gadgets and weapons at our arsenal taking them out wouldn’t be so hard.