Halo 5: Guardians |OT| The Trials of Osiris
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I gotta say, I haven't enjoyed a Halo this much since 3. H3 is still my most played game ever. I remember coming home from HS and playing for HOURS with my friends. I think I ran like 2k-3k custom games just doing inhouses with my buddies and it was a blast.
H5 is doing the same things for me. I've been putting a ton of time into the multi and loving it. I really disliked Halo 4, but I feel like they did right by H5. Hopefully 343i keeps maps/modes coming at a steady pace. The fact that they are going to be free also keeps the community together which is great.
H5 is doing the same things for me. I've been putting a ton of time into the multi and loving it. I really disliked Halo 4, but I feel like they did right by H5. Hopefully 343i keeps maps/modes coming at a steady pace. The fact that they are going to be free also keeps the community together which is great.
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Tell me with full shields I should've gotten killed in one shot with a SHOTTY from that distance. #broken
Tell me with full shields I should've gotten killed in one shot with a SHOTTY from that distance. #broken
Enter The 36 Chambers
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Is there an emblem or armour unlocked for Mythic? So lame getting nothing for doing Legendary solo.
I might be a real weirdo, but I genuinely like Orion a lot. Not the prettiest map, but it seems well designed to me. Lots of verticality and platforming goodness to be had. There's a hiding place around every corner, which I freaking love in this game because you can just poke your head out, shoot someone, and boost back to cover to recharge your shield. I feel less scared of being constantly on the move because of that.
I fucking adore this game guys, both campaign and MP, and that feels SO good. Can't wait for BTB and more maps!
Edit: I enjoyed the beta a lot, but I'm liking the full game more as well. It's all about dat tone. It's brighter, they fixed the visibility, and lessened the talking and dudebro attitude of Spartans (though I wasn't as bothered by that than a lot of people)
I fucking adore this game guys, both campaign and MP, and that feels SO good. Can't wait for BTB and more maps!
Edit: I enjoyed the beta a lot, but I'm liking the full game more as well. It's all about dat tone. It's brighter, they fixed the visibility, and lessened the talking and dudebro attitude of Spartans (though I wasn't as bothered by that than a lot of people)
it's Legendary solo. not Mythic. you get an achievement.
Jessie.Bristol
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Why did I have to get a Suppressor certification?
The Suppressor is a bad ass weapon
... it really is powerful though.Goldfishking
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I think it was a legendary version of the shotty. Hence why you evaporated like you would with a promethean weapon.
Edit: You can see the promethean part and the different skin on this pic.
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
I'm absolutely in love with Arena.
Although the map weightings are a bit strange. And yeah, I like Breakout, but it shouldn't be in mixed in with normal gametypes.
Although the map weightings are a bit strange. And yeah, I like Breakout, but it shouldn't be in mixed in with normal gametypes.
Enter The 36 Chambers
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Huh?
http://xboxclips.com/TJ+Ram/81ef9591-6cde-4b6e-8779-b48bbdf3e8bc
Matchmaking just knocking it out of the park with that bottom teammate last night.
Matchmaking just knocking it out of the park with that bottom teammate last night.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Yeah, I'd call the Breakout experiment a pretty clear failure. It's a fun mode, but I don't think it has any place on the HCS circuit. As much as I hate to reward those clowns who suicide rather than play it, it should probably get taken out.
Map weighting is supposed to not be a factor. Think I saw Lyberty say it's a fixed rotation. So clearly something's up.
Splurged and bought a xbox over the weekend just for some halo 5. Played the first mission over the weekend and i really enjoyed it. Controls will take some getting use to after a year of destiny on ps4.
Can someone explain the req packs to me? I thought I read that we get 2 free packs per week. Is that true and are there any conditions? Obviously haven't jumped into pvp yet.
Can someone explain the req packs to me? I thought I read that we get 2 free packs per week. Is that true and are there any conditions? Obviously haven't jumped into pvp yet.
I really want Firefight mode where you can use the REQ system.
Would be amazing i think.
I wont spend cash on the Micros due to PVP anything can happen and sometimes on certain maps people just wait outside vehicle spawn zone and insta hijack you before you can even move, but in a PvE setting?
Yes.. My valet would not be safe.
Would be amazing i think.
I wont spend cash on the Micros due to PVP anything can happen and sometimes on certain maps people just wait outside vehicle spawn zone and insta hijack you before you can even move, but in a PvE setting?
Yes.. My valet would not be safe.
I think it was a legendary version of the shotty. Hence why you evaporated like you would with a promethean weapon.
Edit: You can see the promethean part and the different skin on this pic.
still, that is a one shot from that distance? Plus it doesn't show any add on in the feed on the left after I was killed
you get the Legend achievement.
They really just need to make an Objective playlist.
Arena is fine as a playlist. Ramirez has pointed out multiple times that Team Arena is HCS gametypes and the playlist's description makes it clear that it's intended to feature all of the modes available.
There's nothing wrong with that, but it's the only way to play objective gametypes and until there's another playlist, people are going to complain.
The Suppressor is a bad ass weapon
Yeah, pretty much all the non-human weapons are far more powerful now—the plasma pistol does way more damage against unshielded enemies, the Boltshot homes (still miss my pocket shotgun), the Suppressor does decent damage at range now instead of being a close-up-only spray-and-pray. The Storm Rifle, too, is pretty threatening in Warzone and on higher difficulties.
Only if you purchased a digital deluxe or LE of the game to get the REQ bundle. It can be purchased separately for $24.99, though.
The packs are better and cheaper than gold packs so if you're going to spend any real money on packs at any point, it's by far the best value.
SmartWaffles
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That's for LE/LCE/Digital Deluxe, two premium pack per week, it is also available for purchase for 25$.
rakkadakka
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96YCdAemCaY
Does a pretty good job of explaining if you have a few minutes. But basically you unlock them via playing the game and getting levels. They're limited to the Warzone game mode.
TheCanisDirus
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That's what i keep hearing however i always get killed when i pick it up... any trick to using this thing?
It wasn't clear to me that it was every week, I thought it was a one time really large pack - so I was disappointed at first but today I see it's weekly so I'm happy.
Double Donut
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To open my two premium packs or save them for later after opening a handful of silvers and golds first... decisions, decisions...
The Jackdog
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range.
the spread on it seems pretty bad, but seems to rip up shields in close range. also, its plasma, and better against shields, so using it on like jackals or prometheans might not be the most efficient use of it?
Poodlestrike
Banned
Ah okay that makes sense. I figured there would be some conditions to the free req packs. I'll research into that req bundle and catch up on the details. Thanks for the video as well. I'll watch that on my lunch break.
Is there a thread for adding xbox live friends for halo? I only have 4 friends on my list and all of them were from the one I bought at launch (sold it after I burned out on titanfall). Would love to populate my friends list with some gaffers.
Blue Ninja
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Got matched up with PsychoRaven in a game of Warzone.
Fucking boss kills are so random.
Fucking boss kills are so random.
FaintColt388301
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stickies are a man's best friend
stickies are a man's best friend
rakkadakka
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Forerunner
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It's one reason I'm probably not even going to bother with Legendary. For instance, in MCC I took the time to beat all on them on Legendary so I could unlock the Helioskrill armor, to me that was worth it. H5 really has no incentive for me to try solo Legendary, unless I just want to be frustrated.
Eh only the Warden fights are a bit challenging and you can skip the most annoying one.
Other then that with the new revive mechanic this is the easiest Halo on Legendary so far.
Thanks! Will do! I think my gt is "the seventh 1" or something. Might look into changing that though.
Except for the fact that the ai is garbage and sometimes getting revived is impossible because of it.
FaintColt388301
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You can add me too. GT same as GAF name.
Compsiox
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FTFY
Computer
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Who here prefers the beta racking system screen where you could actually see your rank move up and down? Sometimes I cant even see my rank because my spartan is standing in front of it. I would really like to be able to look at other players spartan. Other wise what is the point of unlocks such as stance? NO one can see it. Also why cant I look at my medals after a game? Why is there no in game leader board? The UI is lacking.
On heroic I keep getting one or two shotted unexpectedly. I'd expect hell on legendary.
Enemy AI in this game seem really squirrelly. Always sliding around. Mainly the prometheons I guess. They usually don't flinch like the covenant either when getting shot. I'd imagine they are a pain in the ass on legendary too
After playing this for a week, I'm growing somewhat skeptical for its longterm health - Halo fans will probably stick with it, but I'm not sure about casual fans, particularly those who play solo.
Arena is 4v4, which puts a ton of individual responsibility on players. If you're not playing with a fireteam, you're probably gonna have a bad time, and leavers absolutely ruin this mode. The limited map pool is also baffling (and ugh, Orion). Breakout in the TA playlist is a mistake.
Warzone is 12v12, which makes you a cog in a grinder that has a lot less individual responsibility. It's easy to feel like nothing you do will change the outcome of a match once you fall behind (or the other team gets entrenched/pushes as a group in assault).
There's no inbetween mode with 6s, where you can make an impact or carry some weaker players, but you're not on the spot to perform at a top level at all times.
I'm ignoring other issues with the game, bugs, gameplay, or otherwise - this is just an overall nature of the game sorta deal. In just this week I've already lost some friends who don't want to play arena (too intense for them), and they're looking forward to BO3. A few others went back to Destiny. That means my remaining group for Halo is now ~3 people, not even a full fireteam for arena if everyone is online.
Req cards and the whole req card system are also really dumb, but free maps > cruddy microtransactions, so whatever. The ultra rare one shot cards are just totally pointless, you might find one in a week of play and use it up in <5 minutes (or less if you're unlucky).
Kind of a bummer too, I really like arena, and the combat feels tight and fun, but without a full party to roll with, I can't see myself sticking with it longterm either. I'll be watching what sort of support and changes they roll out I guess. I like it enough that I'd try to drag my friends who do enjoy arena back for new maps.
Arena is 4v4, which puts a ton of individual responsibility on players. If you're not playing with a fireteam, you're probably gonna have a bad time, and leavers absolutely ruin this mode. The limited map pool is also baffling (and ugh, Orion). Breakout in the TA playlist is a mistake.
Warzone is 12v12, which makes you a cog in a grinder that has a lot less individual responsibility. It's easy to feel like nothing you do will change the outcome of a match once you fall behind (or the other team gets entrenched/pushes as a group in assault).
There's no inbetween mode with 6s, where you can make an impact or carry some weaker players, but you're not on the spot to perform at a top level at all times.
I'm ignoring other issues with the game, bugs, gameplay, or otherwise - this is just an overall nature of the game sorta deal. In just this week I've already lost some friends who don't want to play arena (too intense for them), and they're looking forward to BO3. A few others went back to Destiny. That means my remaining group for Halo is now ~3 people, not even a full fireteam for arena if everyone is online.
Req cards and the whole req card system are also really dumb, but free maps > cruddy microtransactions, so whatever. The ultra rare one shot cards are just totally pointless, you might find one in a week of play and use it up in <5 minutes (or less if you're unlucky).
Kind of a bummer too, I really like arena, and the combat feels tight and fun, but without a full party to roll with, I can't see myself sticking with it longterm either. I'll be watching what sort of support and changes they roll out I guess. I like it enough that I'd try to drag my friends who do enjoy arena back for new maps.
The Real Napsta
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I've yet to rub into a single technical issue, care to explain?
Collateral22
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First game of the day and someone quits before it launches, on my team of course. Time to trade this in and re buy it after Christmas when most of the problems are ironed out. Gonna smash my controller if this continues.
bobs...onGaf
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Eh that can happen in any game. I'm not sure how you expect them to stop people quitting in December?
Also in most nodes being just one player down if matches against randoms isn't the end of the world anyway
Yeah, quitting is horrible when it happens in the arena.