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(The entire point of switching to another weapon: to keep the other team from getting the rifle. Apparently you don't know you can carry two weapons at once.) |
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'''No-scoping''' is the act of shooting an enemy with a scoped [[weapon]], but without using your scope. The term typically applies to scope-less shots pulled off with a [[Sniper Rifle]] or [[Beam Rifle]]; less often, it may refer to scope-less headshots performed with a [[Spartan Laser]], [[Carbine]], or [[Battle Rifle]]. | '''No-scoping''' is the act of shooting an enemy with a scoped [[weapon]], but without using your scope. The term typically applies to scope-less shots pulled off with a [[Sniper Rifle]] or [[Beam Rifle]]; less often, it may refer to scope-less headshots performed with a [[Spartan Laser]], [[Carbine]], or [[Battle Rifle]]. | ||
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== Arguments against no-scoping == | == Arguments against no-scoping == | ||
Since ammunition for sniper weapons tends to be very rare in the ''Halo'' games, each Sniper Rifle bullet is extremely valuable. Those who disapprove of no-scoping tend to argue that | Since ammunition for sniper weapons tends to be very rare in the ''Halo'' games, each Sniper Rifle bullet is extremely valuable. Those who disapprove of no-scoping tend to argue that instead of wasting [[ammo]] on a charging enemy by using the no-scoping tactic, it would be better to switch to another weapon that can kill the threat, without wasting the "ever-so-precious" sniper ammo. | ||
Many players on [[Xbox Live]] view this tactic with hate. They consider it a cheap shot, not only at point-blank range, but also at mid-range as well. It has been known to be as dishonorable as the [[Noob Combo]]. | Many players on [[Xbox Live]] view this tactic with hate. They consider it a cheap shot, not only at point-blank range, but also at mid-range as well. It has been known to be as dishonorable as the [[Noob Combo]]. | ||