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== Changes in Halo 3 beta == | == Changes in Halo 3 beta == | ||
For the Halo 3 Needler the amount of needles in a clip have been reduced, and the rate of fire has become up to five times quicker. Also, the range of the needler has been increased to about the range of the [[MA5C Assault Rifle]]. The needler no longer has the ability to be dual-wielded, in order to keep this weapon balanced. Oddly, the Needler is about as small as it was in Halo: Combat Evolved. The developers of Halo 3 have stated in the Vidoc "[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Is Quisnam Protero Damno!]]" that they wanted the | For the Halo 3 Needler the amount of needles in a clip have been reduced, and the rate of fire has become up to five times quicker. Also, the range of the needler has been increased to about the range of the [[MA5C Assault Rifle]]. The needler no longer has the ability to be dual-wielded, in order to keep this weapon balanced. Oddly, the Needler is about as small as it was in Halo: Combat Evolved. The developers of Halo 3 have stated in the Vidoc "[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Is Quisnam Protero Damno!]]" that they wanted the Needler to be something that people would want to use, hinting that the needler will be more powerful as well. Also, the developers mentioned that the Needler was to be more like a rifle, stating why it is now non-dual wieldable. | ||
In gameplay, the needler is, as hinted, much more powerful, firing faster and the needles travel faster. It seems to be the Covenant's counterpart to the MA5C. The rounds are less luminescent, and travel faster, so the enemy will have a hard time seeing the needles. Its tracking system has also been upgraded, as it can now handle semi-sharp turns much easier than in Halo 2. It needs less needles in a target to make a large explosion than in Halo 2. In addition, it will now pursue an enemy behind cover, and will seek an enemy even if the crosshair is not red, a dramatic difference than in the first two installments of the series. Overall, it is a highly sought after weapon, but many people would argue its unbalanced. It shoots incredibly fast and 7 or 8 needles will take someone down. However others have argued that the needler is balanced due to the fact that you, just like in Halo 1 could dodge the needles by continuously moving left or right until the needles are out of range. | In gameplay, the needler is, as hinted, much more powerful, firing faster and the needles travel faster. It seems to be the Covenant's counterpart to the MA5C. The rounds are less luminescent, and travel faster, so the enemy will have a hard time seeing the needles. Its tracking system has also been upgraded, as it can now handle semi-sharp turns much easier than in Halo 2. It needs less needles in a target to make a large explosion than in Halo 2. In addition, it will now pursue an enemy behind cover, and will seek an enemy even if the crosshair is not red, a dramatic difference than in the first two installments of the series. Overall, it is a highly sought after weapon, but many people would argue its unbalanced. It shoots incredibly fast and 7 or 8 needles will take someone down. However others have argued that the needler is balanced due to the fact that you, just like in Halo 1 could dodge the needles by continuously moving left or right until the needles are out of range. | ||
