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Why isn't the Pistol in Arena mode? IMO, the Pistol is the most underrated gun in Red Eclipse. If you can aim, and take a round or two to get used to it, the Pistol is actually quite powerful, and incredibly useful for finishing off enemies. Hell, the Pistol works on a 1 clip, 1 kill basis, and it's even less if you headshot. It's an unbelievably good pair with the shotgun. It's available as your sidearm in most every other game mode, so why not Arena? Either as your sidearm to accompany your 2 weapon choices, or I'd even be happy as just being able to choose it as one of your two weapons. Though I'm sure a lot more would want the former. (including myself :P)

I put up a poll, so please vote! But also, say why you would support the idea, or why you don't. Perhaps it would unbalance Arena in some way? Perhaps it would make it better. Give your opinions! Discuss! Show your support, show your disagreement! That's how Open Source gets the best implementations! ^_^

I voted for as a sidearm at all times, we'll see how the poll goes

I votes sidearm to 2 weapon choices. Reason:

1 - It's not usefull enough to warrant taking up a whole weapon slot leaving just one "primary" imo.
2 - It makes sense to have at least one small sidearm be it pistol/knife of some sort. A small dagger would be nice though

qreeves {l Wrote}:I voted for as a sidearm at all times, we'll see how the poll goes

I'm hoping it goes well enough

PSYKORGASM {l Wrote}:I votes sidearm to 2 weapon choices. Reason:

1 - It's not usefull enough to warrant taking up a whole weapon slot leaving just one "primary" imo.

Heh, I just threw that up there as sort of a middle ground in case option 1 didn't get approved :P

PSYKORGASM {l Wrote}:2 - It makes sense to have at least one small sidearm be it pistol/knife of some sort. A small dagger would be nice though

Yeah! I forgot to mention that. In actual combat, you always have your pistol and/or knife sidearm, right? Why get rid of it? ;P

ZeroKnight {l Wrote}:

PSYKORGASM {l Wrote}:2 - It makes sense to have at least one small sidearm be it pistol/knife of some sort. A small dagger would be nice though

Yeah! I forgot to mention that. In actual combat, you always have your pistol and/or knife sidearm, right? Why get rid of it? ;P

Well, you still have your melee :P

Poll seems clear, pistol has been re-added upstream as of revision 2735.

Thanks quin - got here too late to vote, but it absolutely belongs in arena, as both an alternative to the other weapons and as a powerful tool for finishing someone off after a shotgun blast or rifle shot.

I know it already has been approved but...
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I think it's too powerful to be an additional weapon. It allows you to shoot at a maximum of 6.66 times a second and does more damage than the (pri-fire)sword (not including critical)(35 raw damage/30 raw damage).<--- assuming I know what I'm talking about...

Nice, the pistol is always good for defending yourself when reloading with another weapon takes too much time.