HaloDevil
04-12-2004, 05:41 AM
The long, purple, and sleek Covie rifle that we saw in one of the recent screens (taken form the footage at X'03) is more than likely a field rifle or a sniper rifle. For those of you who don't know which one I mean, I am refering to this one...
http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/sm_h2_x03.jpg (http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/h2_x03.jpg)
(Click to enlarge)
I was watching "The Evolution of Halo (http://www.bungie.org/evolutionlargemirrors/)" (The high res version) and the interesting thing was that when they showed the weapons in the old build they showed a long, sleek, purple rifle (check vid at 8:18 runtime) which they (Bungie developers) refered to as "THE ALIEN SNIPER RIFLE!" It has VERY similar features to the one pictured above. Infact, it looks almost identicle except that the barrel has been elongated in the newer version. I took the liberty of taking a pic of the weapon they are refering to. Check the attached image.
I also base this on recent info from the weekly updates that there is "a Covenant weapon that has been shown before - but never discussed."
Quote from Frankie's Weekly Update on March 5th, 2004 (http://halo.bungie.org/halo2updates/allupdates.html#03.05.04).
He's also been working on a Covenant weapon that has been shown before - but never discussed. The first person animation looks great, and the weapon has a zoom mode too. Nathan wants to see a really cool alien interface for the zoomed view, but that's something that's still being discussed.
Notice that he is talking about a zoom feature. I am pretty sure that he is refering the one in the pic above because there are only two Covie weapons that have been shown but not discussed - the one above and the Brute's weapon.
My conclusion is that the long, sleek, purple rifle shown above is definatly a sniper rifle. So, look out fellas, no more using range to our advantage. Those elites will snipe your b1tch-a$$ from afar! :hump:
EDIT: Even more evidence that this is a sniper rifle that also comes straight from the developers themselves. I was reading the FAQ on the new Bungie website and cam across this...
Q: Will the Artificial Intelligence be improved over Halo?
A: Absolutely. The enemies in Halo were no slouches but this time around expect your opponents to be more cunning and tactical in their attempts to annihilate you. Covenant forces will use the environment to their advantage and make your job that much more difficult. You'll see the Covies scurrying under ledges, leaping over obstacles, and climbing up structures. They'll fluidly move with animal-like grace while talking and coordinating amongst their squads. They'll even use flashlights to hunt down MC in the darkness. It will take all of your wits and skills to overcome your adversaries this time around.
The Human forces will also be smarter this time around. They'll work better as a team and flip over objects to create cover. The Marines will also know how to call in support from a Warthog or point out an enemy sniper for an ally to take down.
How much more evidence do you need? Thats basically a Covie sniper rifle confirmed now. I can't wait!
Any comments, thoughts, disagreements?
http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/sm_h2_x03.jpg (http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/screenshots/h2_x03.jpg)
(Click to enlarge)
I was watching "The Evolution of Halo (http://www.bungie.org/evolutionlargemirrors/)" (The high res version) and the interesting thing was that when they showed the weapons in the old build they showed a long, sleek, purple rifle (check vid at 8:18 runtime) which they (Bungie developers) refered to as "THE ALIEN SNIPER RIFLE!" It has VERY similar features to the one pictured above. Infact, it looks almost identicle except that the barrel has been elongated in the newer version. I took the liberty of taking a pic of the weapon they are refering to. Check the attached image.
I also base this on recent info from the weekly updates that there is "a Covenant weapon that has been shown before - but never discussed."
Quote from Frankie's Weekly Update on March 5th, 2004 (http://halo.bungie.org/halo2updates/allupdates.html#03.05.04).
He's also been working on a Covenant weapon that has been shown before - but never discussed. The first person animation looks great, and the weapon has a zoom mode too. Nathan wants to see a really cool alien interface for the zoomed view, but that's something that's still being discussed.
Notice that he is talking about a zoom feature. I am pretty sure that he is refering the one in the pic above because there are only two Covie weapons that have been shown but not discussed - the one above and the Brute's weapon.
My conclusion is that the long, sleek, purple rifle shown above is definatly a sniper rifle. So, look out fellas, no more using range to our advantage. Those elites will snipe your b1tch-a$$ from afar! :hump:
EDIT: Even more evidence that this is a sniper rifle that also comes straight from the developers themselves. I was reading the FAQ on the new Bungie website and cam across this...
Q: Will the Artificial Intelligence be improved over Halo?
A: Absolutely. The enemies in Halo were no slouches but this time around expect your opponents to be more cunning and tactical in their attempts to annihilate you. Covenant forces will use the environment to their advantage and make your job that much more difficult. You'll see the Covies scurrying under ledges, leaping over obstacles, and climbing up structures. They'll fluidly move with animal-like grace while talking and coordinating amongst their squads. They'll even use flashlights to hunt down MC in the darkness. It will take all of your wits and skills to overcome your adversaries this time around.
The Human forces will also be smarter this time around. They'll work better as a team and flip over objects to create cover. The Marines will also know how to call in support from a Warthog or point out an enemy sniper for an ally to take down.
How much more evidence do you need? Thats basically a Covie sniper rifle confirmed now. I can't wait!
Any comments, thoughts, disagreements?