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Transit
09-22-2010, 01:17 PM
I somewhat stole this from the mlg forums I guess, my friend showed me a thread where tests had shown that statistically the needle rifle requires you to spam the trigger less than the dmr, and punishes anyone who fires too fast with inaccurate shots. Does anyone else think this would be a great quality for Reach?
aratio
09-22-2010, 01:31 PM
I gave the NR a chance. To be honest, It was great long range, I just had a lot of trouble up close.

I would much rather just let people have the choice of either gun as their starter.
vontoxic
09-22-2010, 01:42 PM
Played customs last night with it. The leader of the other team insisted that we give it a try. Its not bad, I felt like my shots actually had an effect and it felt lighter too. I don't mind the NR and I only like the DMR cause it feels like a manly man's weapon.
Transit
09-22-2010, 02:28 PM
Played customs last night with it. The leader of the other team insisted that we give it a try. Its not bad, I felt like my shots actually had an effect and it felt lighter too. I don't mind the NR and I only like the DMR cause it feels like a manly man's weapon.

I'm really glad someone said this. I had the exact sentiment, but didn't feel like it was a good enough reason not to use. Yet at the same time I feel weird with it.

For those who wanted to see the statistics, I found it again just a second ago:
http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7616792&postcount=827
Antidote
09-22-2010, 02:45 PM
I personally found the NR to be more accurate at long ranges. Is that a general fact about the NR or is it just me?
Transit
09-22-2010, 02:52 PM
I think it is a fact. I'm not a 100% sure though
TommyKost
09-23-2010, 05:38 AM
Personally, I think the look of the Needle Rifle is stupid. I like the DMR's look because it resembles the BR... but as far as gameplay goes, I think the NR has got the DMR beat.
Thunder
09-26-2010, 05:49 PM
No Way <3 DMR
C0ACHMAYNE
09-27-2010, 03:33 AM
I've been using the NR since the beta. I challenge anyway to a 1v1 NR fight! +211 in Arena
epyonjk
09-29-2010, 08:57 AM
The DMR is fine the way it is why change it?

There is NO randomness involved when you let the bloom reset.
Mr P
09-29-2010, 09:24 AM
I have not really watched a lot of Reach yet to know !!
Lefthanded
09-29-2010, 09:55 AM
I have not really watched a lot of Reach yet to know !!

Watch? you gotta play!
Transit
09-29-2010, 12:56 PM
The DMR is fine the way it is why change it?

There is NO randomness involved when you let the bloom reset.


The idea behind using the NR over the DMR is that the NR is more randomized when you don't let the bloom reset, thus lowering the chance that some lucky kid can clutch a 1 on 1 battle by spamming the trigger, and would reward players that play smart and allow the bloom to reset.