Firstly i want to get these things out of the way,
I don’t use the DMR, infact i don’t even like using it. The main weapon i use is a BR. We we being those of us who defend the DMR have read your reasons for why you think its OP, and we respect your opinion well, i do at least so, just as we have read your reasons, i would ask that you see our side of the story as well. And yes i know there is another thread on this, i simply wanted more people to better understand our side of this discussion.
Now that that’s settled, on with the discussion.
First things first, if you have been playing Halo for a reasonable amount of time, you know what the Halo Golden Triangle is, and that is Weapons, Grenades, and Melee, these are just 3 of many factors that effect the outcome of every encounter in Halo MP,
Along with that there are all the other things that effect every encounter like map control, where you are on the map compared to where the enemy is, what map it is, where your team is, how well you know the map, what AA your using and how well you know how to use it, how well you can use your grenades, how accurate you are, how good you are at outsmarting your enemy, all effect the gameplay, and its which player executes these concepts better that determines the ultimate victor.
Now, if the DMR was OP as many say, that means that it would have to dominate in every and any situation and come out on top every time, however this is not the case, as i said, to generalise it, its all about the player, the map, and the situation, that determines the victor, many people have killed DMR users with many different guns, some use the BR, Carbine, AR, and even LR.
The mistake many who think the DMR is OP make, i assuming that who ever uses the DMR will land every single shot, or at least, this is what it seems like they think, either way its wrong, nobody is 100% accurate, and every is susceptible to these things, like it or not these thing effect that outcome of every fight.
Now at this point i assume your wondering, why would i defend a weapon i never use? its becuase i don’t want to see this games balance screwed over the misconception that the DMR is supposedly OP, which i think it isn’t, it being OP or not is an opinion, not a fact. And while it does kill slightly faster, that doesn’t mean every shot will land, this is something many need to realise.
The Player, the map, and the situation are the key deciding factors that determines who wins a fight, if the DMR was truly OP, then nothing would be able to beat it, it would have no counter, but many have beaten people using it time and time again, that alone is considerable amount of proof that it isn’t OP.
Instead of simply making an argument as to why it ain’t OP, i decided i would do my best to help those who keep getting beaten by more skilled players who use the DMR. So what can you, the player do about this?
Its simple, find a weapon that suites your play style, learn the maps, and stay in areas of the map that best suite your style of play, but at the same time stick with your teammates, support them, stay near cover, try to put yourself in the best case scenario as often as possible, try to stay one step ahead and predict what the enemy will do. and don’t rush in, and try to use your weapon of choice at its full potential, as an example, the AR is best for CQC, while the Light Rifle is arguably best at long range. these are just a few ways to better help you deal with people using the DMR/BR/LR/Carbine.
So do you agree? disagree? have anything ya want to add in terms of advice? be sure to post below, and thanks for taking to time to read this.