Ridistyrin Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I was playing some Reach and in most of the games i played there were players with huge shoulder pads and chest pieces and i was just wondering why do so many people wear huge armor in Reach. It just gives the enemy a bigger target . Yeah you look awesome but is it really that necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Boo Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I don't know, people just customize their armor to fit their tastes... In their eyes it is nessisary, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 The hit box is the exact same regardless of armor. So it really doesn't matter which armor you choose gameplay-wise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaxx Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I dunno why, to me it looks hideious, big and bulky just looks crap. Especially with a tiny hemlet to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuRe PoNy Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) My spartan's armor is quite small and it looks badass! but the security shoulder plate has a big knife on it so I will save up for that even though it is huge. Edited April 28, 2012 by PuRe WoZZy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedStarRocket91 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I was playing some Reach and in most of the games i played there were players with huge shoulder pads and chest pieces and i was just wondering why do so many people wear huge armor in Reach. It just gives the enemy a bigger target . Yeah you look awesome but is it really that necessary? Well, none of it's really necessary. You could play with default armour and perform exactly the same in combat. I think maybe part of it's a psychological thing - you see someone all done out like that, with bulky armour and extra knives hanging off their shoulders charging towards you, and it's intimidating. They just look more dangerous and I think a lot of players sort of cramp up and play more cautiously as a response, which in turn increases the chance of them getting killed. Pure speculation of course, but I know I'm more hesitant when being shot by someone with armour like that than just default kit. It also might throw someone's aim off a little. They're so bulky that opponents take shots thinking their bloom has shrunk so it only fits across the body, when in fact it's expanded beyond it. Basically opponents rush shots and miss more, giving them an advantage: hitbox size is wholly unaffected. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLiX Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Yes it is it makes you look so sexy i love wearing big armor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eireannach Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I wanted to cover my left side in armor, as that is the side I present to my enemy, and the extra bit on top made me use the grenadier varient that unlocks at general. My right on the other hand usually has sniper or goold old fashioned stock mark V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAtStateFarm Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I only have one big piece of armor and it's a shoulder. But I HATE seeing people with extremely bulky armor, the skull helmets? They don't even look SPARTAN anymore! In the campaign, you seriously see under the peices, it just bothers me how they kinda float. And no, this does not effect hit-nox whatsoever. It just looks funny. In a bad way! Imagine seeing an already humongous 8 foot tall guy, even BIGGER? Yeah. I know right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzdw11 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 All the huge bulky armor shows is that you've played the game a lot, and spent the credits on the most expensive stuff. In my opinion, it doesn't look good at all. Huge shoulder pads? No thanks. Give me the ODST shoulders anyday. More realistic looking and would give better actual protection without a loss in mobility, if these items were affected in the least (yes, I know they are not). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bashful Brute Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 The hit box is the exact same regardless of armor. So it really doesn't matter which armor you choose gameplay-wise. This. Armor doesn't change the hitboxes in any way. Same with Male/Female and Spartan/Elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rentless Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Who really cares, its peoples personal preference? Some players go for a unique look, and more the bigger armor is unlocked at higher levels. So why not show what you unlocked while everybody's character is still simple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VividOwnmaster Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Sounds like good armour to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOOD 0F GANON Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I think most people just think it that way. LOLS kinda funny though. Armor has the same hit box. If its spartan Vs elites then it will be different i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bashful Brute Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I think most people just think it that way. LOLS kinda funny though. Armor has the same hit box. If its spartan Vs elites then it will be different i believe. Really? I heard all armor, species, and gender had the same hitbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinreaper Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 No Elites do not carry the same hitboxes as the spartans. Their posture and geometry is at base far different and could not even begin to match the collision area that a spartan has. Remember halo 3 and Halo 2, how some angles of the headshots would not register for elites, but instead would pass thru at the neckline? Had that been a spartan instead, the shot would of went right thru the forehead. Different physics and collision models for both, same a Reach. However, I do think that armor or biped permutations should use a more rigid collision model than one type. Fact is, if you want to wear big bulky armor or spend money on all that extra stuff, you should have to deal with the "making yourself a bigger target" scenario as well. Just my 2 cents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bashful Brute Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Excuse me for using Halo Wiki as a reference, but I couldn't find anything else on short notice. http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Collision_Hull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Shadowz Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 No idea...I just like mine like that. My armor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bashful Brute Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Mine http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/playermodel.ashx?rpis=REeSYruWV6jbQ1NpNI4hrg== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skummgummigubbe Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 mine is like below nice and fancy and slim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loser Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 My armor is full scout armor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingxShadow Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Some people just like big armor and think that it makes their spartan look cool. It makes them a bigger target as well. But i like armor thats not big and bulky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bashful Brute Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Some people just like big armor and think that it makes their spartan look cool. It makes them a bigger target as well. But i like armor thats not big and bulky. As previously stated, armor permutations do not change your hitbox in any way, shape or form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzdw11 Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 As previously stated, armor permutations do not change your hitbox in any way, shape or form. No, but it makes somebody easier to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bashful Brute Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 No, but it makes somebody easier to see. By mere millimeters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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