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So, a new article at the Guardian says that 343i has a CoD-like loadout system in mind for Halo 4's multiplayer. I'd like to hear this community's thoughts on the matter. I, for one, think this is a terrible idea, because of how Halo's weapon system has always worked. Halo's multiplayer has always been based on everyone spawning with the same weapons, and finding the power weapons, a-la Quake 3. with this, you'd have people spawning with sniper rifles and BR's, or with SMG's and assault rifles, or, God forbid, something rediculous like a fuel rod cannon and a rocket launcher! How do you guys think this will affect the Halo multiplayer experience? Infernal-Blaze 15:41, 6 March 2012 (EST) EDIT: here's the page: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2012/mar/05/halo-4-multiplayer-details-revealed Infernal-Blaze 16:55, 6 March 2012 (EST)

Well I don't think it's really a CoD like thing. We had loadouts in Halo: Reach that were customizable, but only for custom games and there was never a problem with that. To me, I don't think it's a bad idea at all. Just something new 343i wants to do.--Spartacus ^{Talk • Contribs}

There was a rumour going around a while ago about "Arsenal Improvisation Mechanics", which was supposedly an on-the-go, customise-your-weapon system. Perhaps this loadout system is what it referred to?--The All-knowing Sith'ari 15:57, 6 March 2012 (EST)

Unless we're getting seven or eight types of AR, BR, among others...it's unlikely a CoD class system would fit. k4karnage 19:09, 6 March 2012 (EST)

I only hope the load outs and progression bonuses are minimal. I don't want them if they aren't. The same goes for the armor customization. 68.104.165.221 21:54, 6 March 2012 (EST)

If it is, this is a horrible idea to me. This is why CoD multiplayer is unbalanced. You're new to this game, so I all you get is a M16 or something, and then here comes a dude with a .50 Barret, using it like an assault rifle on his way through. Also, the reason why CoD can do that is because they have a large variety of weapons, several assault rifles, submachine guns, light machine guns, and shotguns. Unless 343i will introduce a larger arsenal of weapons, this is a horrible idea that won't work. But, I doubt they will let us spawn with heavy weapons, so relax. —S331 _{(COM • Mission Log • Profile)} 00:47, 7 March 2012 (EST)

At best I'm optimistic about the idea, after 3 forays into multiplayer with the same basic weapon system, it might be nice to see 343 mix it up a little. And I don't think they'll be as customizable as you guys might be thinking, it'll probebly be a hybrid of sorts, you can customize it if you wanna spawn with the assault rifle and/or battle rifle and/or magnum, etc. and there will probebly be power weapons on the map too. As long as they don't ruin the future of the franchise I'm up for some change. BushWookie^Camper 10:04, 19 March 2012 (EDT)