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Post by IndigoWolf on Jul 8, 2009 22:54:29 GMT -5
(I don't really know where to put this, but this seems like the best place. Feel free to move or discuss this thread.)
This is a thread where anyone can post their ideas for non-canon or modified weapons that they would like to use and have them approved by the admins.
Please provide a description, strengths, weaknesses, and any other useful information. (e.g. history, manufacturer, etc.) To avoid having anything overpowered, the ammount of damage it does is also important. I don't really have any scale for damage in mind, so a good discription of the damage or a comparison to canon weapons should do. An image of the weapon would also be nice but it isn't necessary.
Once a weapon is approved, anyone is free to use it, unless otherwise stated, but keep in mind that these weapons should be less common than canon weapons, and may be more suited to some groups more than others. (e.g. it would be a little odd for a human to have a rare alien weapon, or the other way around, without a good explination.)
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Post by Spec-Opp Spartan on Jul 9, 2009 0:03:44 GMT -5
Lol you read my mind as I as going to add this to Ottos profile
Ok (brace your selves) all it is a katana with a magnet inside to deflect energy swords and to a lesser extent anything plasma (I know your thinking of a light saber but it doesn't reflect it back...I was thinking if the bolt enters the small magnetic field that covers the edge of the blade that it makes the bolt smaller or destroys it completely)
Pros: Can counter an energy sword (like when too collide) Can also stop small amounts of plasma fire
Cons: Not effective of breaking through thicker armor (Elites, Cheiftans Armor, and Spartan) Expensive to make Magnetic Componets sensitive Stronger magnetic fields mess with it
Image: To be drawn
That's all I got for you today but I have more
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Post by frostybullet on Jul 9, 2009 11:30:36 GMT -5
I have an idea that i already told Indigowolf about.
Its a small energy blade that is about three feet long. Its similar to an energy sword if one blade was removed and the remaining one was shortened. Part of the blade extends over the user's arm. Used mostly by pilots and ship crews.
Strengths: Light weight Easy to use and maintain Powerful enough to cut through most light armors.
Weaknesses: Not as powerful as energy sword. Can be affected by magnetic fields, that can cause the blade to distort. Prone to overheating if used for cutting through thick objects
Image: I will have an image as soon as I figure out my tablet
Thanks for reading!
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Post by IndigoWolf on Jul 9, 2009 12:39:10 GMT -5
Both have my approval. Sangheili combat knife:A small metal utility knife. Not supplied to soldiers by the Sangheili military, but are inexpensive and easy to find. Strengths: small, light, easily concealed, does not glow like an energy blade Weaknesses: only effective in very close quarters, does not cut through armor Image: (Final design on the bottom left, the figure on the top left shows scale and how the weapon is held) Full view: farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/3630007007_5e83ba5bcf_b.jpgEnergy dagger:Usually carried by Sangheili civilians, (traditionally females,) for self-defence. There are many designs, some unique to certain families. Strengths: energy blade can cut through weak armor, it looks pretty Weaknesses: the battery that powers the dagger is smaller due to the size of the hilt so it runs out of power much faster an energy sword, small range of attack, more decorative than practical Image: (This one is rather old. Shows a couple of designs and a female Sangheili wielding one.) Full view: farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3571143466_df11394563_b.jpgAll knives today. I already put these in the creativity section on this site and on DeviantArt, but I'll put them here too.
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Post by frostybullet on Jul 9, 2009 13:40:16 GMT -5
now that my weapons been approved, can I use it in the role play?
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Post by IndigoWolf on Jul 9, 2009 13:55:31 GMT -5
You still need the approval of the other admins, but you could just call it an energy sword until it's approved. The approval system is just to make sure someone doesn't try to use a nuclear rocket launcher in the RP or something crazy like that. I think you'll be fine.
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Post by frostybullet on Jul 9, 2009 14:07:10 GMT -5
okay, so how would I get this approval? Do I message them sorta like a survey?
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Post by IndigoWolf on Jul 9, 2009 14:10:35 GMT -5
No, just wait for them to read it and they'll post what they think on this thread. Saying something about it in the chat box might get their attention sooner, though.
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Post by Sparty McFly on Jul 9, 2009 15:28:19 GMT -5
Hmm... Scoped Spiker and Modular Battle Rifle. Scoped Spiker Simple. A Spiker with a scope made to fit it. Pros: Sniping is easier. The scope lengthens the range the Spiker can be used. The scope is long, but not long enough as to pass the blades, so melee attacks are still possible. Making it is simple: take Spiker, take special scope made for Spiker, and attach scope. Also a con. Cons: Making it is a bit difficult: find a Spiker, get a specially-made Spiker Scope (hard to make), and attach the scope to the Spiker (also difficult). Also a pro. Dual-wielding makes the scope useless: the recoil of a Spiker means to snipe with it, both hands must be on the Spiker. Sniper/Beam Rifles do a better job. Overall use for forces: 7/10. It may take some usage for SPARTANs and Elites to get better with them, but they eventually will. Modular Battle Rifle A Battle Rifle with multiple interchangeable parts and three fire modes: single fire, burst fire, or fully automatic. Can be fitted with interchangeable parts to form one of five configs: Base Battle Rifle (base body, nothing else), Assault Battle Rifle (Base BR with grenade launcher), Compact Battle Rifle (no scope or stock), Sharpshooter Battle Rifle (The BR we know and love), and Support Battle Rifle (bipod, scope, and 100 round drum clip). Other than this, the only modifications to the BR are that the clip has been moved up and the MBR is no longer bullpup and that the firing pin has also been moved up. Pros Very modular and can suit multiple types of situations Cons Large amount of parts Maintenance is a chore Some weapons do jobs better than the MBR Usage: 8 or 9/10. It may take a bit of learning, and some people may gravitate back to the older weapons, but the MBR may be a new UNSC weapon. If the Scoped Spiker doesn't get accepted, the MBR will. I intend for the Scoped Spiker to be a personal weapon, maybe replicated a few times. The MBR may be personal or regular-issue, I don't really know. The MBR was inspired by the XM8, and shares parts (though they look different). Parts List Regular handguard Handguard with internal bipod Carbine handguard Multi-function red dot scope Removable carry handle Regular barrel BR55 reciever (the base) 100 round drum magazine 36 round clip Automatic rifle barrel/gas system Adjustable buttstock Compact barrel/gas system Butt cap Detachable 60mm grenade launcher (hey, it's Halo, we have eight gauges, so why not 60mm grenade launchers?) Copy and paste this link for the XM8 poster: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:XM8-Poster.jpg (The : in the link means the forum breaks it up from the rest of the link)
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Post by IndigoWolf on Jul 9, 2009 16:51:28 GMT -5
I see you've put alot of thought into this. I don't see why you couldn't put a scope on a spiker. I don't know if it has enough range for it to be all that useful, but I don't have any problems with it. I like the second one. What I can understand sounds interesting, but I'm not familiar with alot of the terminology. How does a 60mm grenade launcher compare to a Brute Shot?
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Post by Sparty McFly on Jul 9, 2009 16:54:28 GMT -5
I was thinking about upgrading it to 80 or 100mm when you said 'How does a 60mm grenade launcher compare to a Brute Shot?' but that would make the gun too heavy to carry around. 80 would be a bit heavy and 100 should be fitted on turrets. It's an improvement on the old 40mm models.
On second thought, we could simply up the explosive charge and make it 60 (80) or 60 (100)mm charges (with the brackets denoting the firepower, i.e. 60 is the mm, (100) is the actual firepower, similar to that of a 100mm grenade)
I could also make a thread for the introduction of the MBR if the other admins accept it (and the regular user community, that'll majorly help out the MBR popularity).
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Post by Spec-Opp Spartan on Jul 9, 2009 17:00:02 GMT -5
Ok heres another small one
A Solar Powered Spartan Lazer.
Pros *Battery is recharged much more effiently in combat *Can be swaped with normal battery *Can be charged with a normal charger *Can carry other used batterys to charge while in combat *Trooper can carry a battery pack to store excess energy
Cons * Charging time is quite slow taking 15-30 mins to return to 100% (for combat I think its that is quite slow) *Has to be in complete sun light to charge all the way (can't recharge when sun goes behind clouds) * Can't recharge over night * Battery Components are expensive and are sensitive *normal lazer is cheaper (and a normal Spartan Lazer is expensive on its own) *carrying multiple battery packs can be quite annoying *battery pack is on the heavy side
I hope its not too over powered
Oh Spartana I have a suggestion for your scoped Spiker..make it fire special spikes akin to sniper rifle rounds and hmm I think if it had the power of a brute shot it could get the spike out fast enough to hit hard enough for it to hurt like a sniper shot. I like your secound gun..and if anybody can come up with a good portable machine gun (like a browing) then I will give you a cookie...and you will have my thanks.
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Post by IndigoWolf on Jul 9, 2009 17:13:13 GMT -5
I still have no idea what you're saying. xD Don't worry about trying to explain it. I've watched plenty of shows about weapons with my dad, and I should understand it by now, but I don't. (Too many numbers. ) I just want to make sure the greanade launcher is less powerful than a stand-alone grenade launcher like the Brute Shot, since it's meant to be an add on to an already effective weapon. Rechargeable Spartan Lazer sounds good. It would be very useful if you're stuck somewhere and can't get any new supplies.
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Post by Sparty McFly on Jul 9, 2009 17:15:42 GMT -5
That's basically it.
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Post by IndigoWolf on Jul 9, 2009 17:24:11 GMT -5
So it is less powerful? Good.
This thread is getting really busy. If you guys have any more ideas, please wait until the other admins approve or reject the weapons that are already up, before you post again. I want to make sure nothing gets overlooked.
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