Jack Of Harts Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I just read on Waypoint, the weapon tuning has been tested, and they will be releasing these updates on June 3rd. According to the bulletin, the following changes are being made: Battle Rifle is now 4-shot kill, with a slightly decreased fire rate. Light Rifle's fire rate has been buffed. (I'm a little iffy on this one, it may be quite overpowered) Decreased bullet magnetism on automatics. (Assault Rifle is currently my favourite weapon, hopefully I'll still be good with it) Gotta say though, these changes do sound promising, especially making the Battle Rifle just like it was in Halo 3. <3 43! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T O lR T A Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I can't believe that 343 is making the game more fast paced, I kind of hate the way it is now. Especially for dominion, do they want people to die faster when they are running through some open field *ugh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanicBagels Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Sounds like they are making a step towards the kind of gameplay that made Halo 2 and Halo 3 so much fun. We'll have to wait and see how they handle it but sounds like there is a good chance of this being an awesome update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankenzer Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 They should make a dlc playlist next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Of Harts Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I can't believe that 343 is making the game more fast paced, I kind of hate the way it is now. Especially for dominion, do they want people to die faster when they are running through some open field *ugh* But, wasn't this exactly how the Battle Rifle was on Halo 3? They're decreasing the fire rate to make it balanced so it will take more skill to use. I think it's a well-deserved update. The DMR completely outclasses the BR currently, and I don't like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Fuller Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 i guess so long as the battle rifle and DMR kill at the same time. or else we'll get posts of how the BR is OP and that the DMR needs a buff haha!! in terms of 4v4-2v2 sized maps, the BR actually performs better than the DMR (doesn't matter if the DMR has a faster kill time). I wont tell you why but once your CSR in doubles increase and you play with more experienced players, we opt for the BR for a reason which gives you an edge over someone without a BR. And no, it's not because of the size of the maps that make the difference (though it's obvious long range the dmr will pwn). But as Vet to Halo, glad to see the BR being 4-shot once again But, wasn't this exactly how the Battle Rifle was on Halo 3? They're decreasing the fire rate to make it balanced so it will take more skill to use. I think it's a well-deserved update. The DMR completely outclasses the BR currently, and I don't like that. ^The thing with Halo 3...there weren't as many choices that changed the pace of the game as Halo 4 does. Last time I checked, there was no damage boost in halo 3 haha. So, by adding in a 4 shot BR to Halo 4, it only adds to the collection. It's not game breaking in my opinion however. And what do you mean "decreasing the fire rate [...] so it will take more skill to use?" That's like saying the Rocket Launcher's fire rate was decreased to make it more skilled. hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Of Harts Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 ^The thing with Halo 3...there weren't as many choices that changed the pace of the game as Halo 4 does. Last time I checked, there was no damage boost in halo 3 haha. So, by adding in a 4 shot BR to Halo 4, it only adds to the collection. It's not game breaking in my opinion however. And what do you mean "decreasing the fire rate [...] so it will take more skill to use?" That's like saying the Rocket Launcher's fire rate was decreased to make it more skilled. hahaha What I mean is you can't spray and pray with it that much, you need to place your shots better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FleshBack Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) BR is better than the DMR because it is easier to maneuver in and out of the single shots from the DMR than it is of the burst fire of the BR. Odds are no matter how good your stage is you will catch a couple of bullets in a BRs burst, and thus give you the minute edge you need to win a majority of those 1v1s on smaller maps. In that respect, BR wins a lot vs the DMR in closer ranges. Edited May 4, 2013 by FleshBack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaker1323 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Wait they are making the AR worse... the horror, Its already fine compared to the other loadout weapons in my opinion, I hope that it wont be to much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose The Ace Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 well at least it is a four shot kill I think it will put the dmr in its place and now we will see more carbine and br users Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halogeek99 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Die faster AND a rediculously slow recovery of shield? They're nuts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReturnOfTheButcher Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 BR 4 shot kills again like halo 2? Hmm. So long as it doesn't aim itself like it did in halo 2 as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckoningZebra1 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 So now the br fires faster than the dmr and takes less shots to kill someone? Who said the DMR was overpowered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FleshBack Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 DMR was overpowered. Anyone who doesn't think so isn't playing with a full set of jacks. And they are slowing down the RoF on the BR to compensate for the Damage Boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baeztoberfest Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 4 shots 40 shots IDC anymore just come out with Halo 5 already and quit wasting time on this fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FleshBack Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I tend to agree with the above sentiment. This game gets boring. I have never dropped a Halo game faster than this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckoningZebra1 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 DMR was overpowered. Anyone who doesn't think so isn't playing with a full set of jacks. And they are slowing down the RoF on the BR to compensate for the Damage Boost. I'm glad they'll be slowing down the RoF but still the DMR will now be useless on small maps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banehalo Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 wow so were making changes and do people still care no they will still say there op so good job but there will be on the forums what happen to blah and blah i really want to strangle them when they say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp4rkFloW Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I dont like this. The DMR is gonna be sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FleshBack Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Did anybody watch 343's live stream if pro's testing out the new settings? BR pretty much wrecks. Ninja and Gho57ayame were schooling everyone with it. They were also giving honorable mentions to the Lighteifle which actually is threatening now at longer ranges due to the increased rate if fire and 4sk scope function. 4sk battle rifle stole the show though, and you can barely notice the decreased RoF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankenzer Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 My favorite weapon, the carbine, should have changes too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp4rkFloW Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Yea, the carbine is pretty cool, and it has a fast rate of fire. But it doesn't seem to do much damage, compared to the dmr or lightrifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankenzer Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Yea, the carbine is pretty cool, and it has a fast rate of fire. But it doesn't seem to do much damage, compared to the dmr or lightrifle. Yeah that's kinda unfair because I keep getting beat up with people using dmr and light rifles and sometimes I am tempted to use those too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp4rkFloW Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Or just dominate with the energy sword and active camouflage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankenzer Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Or just dominate with the energy sword and active camouflage. I'm really good with the sword but most people get's it before I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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