FUNKNOWN iXi
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Nope, but in a sense I'm alright with it because when we do play with our friends who aren't too good at Halo, we at least still have a chance lol
Halo 5: Guardians |OT| The Trials of Osiris
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I was being sarcastic
It's a fkn joke, but what can we do? Don't think they really give a shit about our region, we've always copped the short end of the stick. Shame that it was so good before, and became shitty so quickly..
Easy Breezy
Neo Member
Any Aussies/Kiwis here want to party up and do some arena?
Gravemind IV
Member
Spot the american:
- you'll die by being hit a single bullet in the foot when your shield pops. On the other hand, american can tank up to 3 or more when their shield (FINALLY) breaks
- Your melee has an effective range of nothing. Americans will superman lunge you from a good sword distance away, have fun vs smg users.
Anyone got stuff to add? What a mess. It's 2015 ffs
- you'll die by being hit a single bullet in the foot when your shield pops. On the other hand, american can tank up to 3 or more when their shield (FINALLY) breaks
- Your melee has an effective range of nothing. Americans will superman lunge you from a good sword distance away, have fun vs smg users.
Anyone got stuff to add? What a mess. It's 2015 ffs
The Henery
Member
Weird that they'd make such fanfare about their new ranking system and parade Quin around as a trophy on the esports credential pageant then render it all completely meaningless in one hit with that decision. Very strange.
- approaching a player from the side with the AR, unloading a clip, to have them quickly teleport behind you for an assassination
- your grenade will release in the form of a trebuchet, after you press the trigger. don't worry about hitting your target, because they will already have moved.
- headshot medal is removed from the game
- you get out dueled every time, and especially so when your buddy is next to you - a 2v1 means shit.
You are completely wrong.
Strongholds is one of the best modes Halo has seen in a long time.
Am in Europe and play against US players all the time.
The assists is crazy. I always end up with 20 or more assists.
Sometimes it's just pretty hard to get the kill. Even when he's shield is down. And sometimes everything goes OK.
Is this because of the servers? I don't know.
Yesterday, I got 34 kills and 4 death in WZ. One of the best matches I've ever played.
The assists is crazy. I always end up with 20 or more assists.
Sometimes it's just pretty hard to get the kill. Even when he's shield is down. And sometimes everything goes OK.
Is this because of the servers? I don't know.
Yesterday, I got 34 kills and 4 death in WZ. One of the best matches I've ever played.
Just flat out lies :/ I hope they actually fix it, I'd be happy to wait far longer for a decent match than be thrown into a game after 10 seconds on a dedicated server thousands of miles away.
A miserable little pile of US servers
Leyasu
Banned
It varies from game to game because of te server location. One game will be good because the gods smiled and you gat an EU server. The next you got raped because you were playing on the other side of the Atlantic.
Chuck a grenade and watch what happens at the end of the animation. If the grenade appears instantly, you are in a local game. If there is a delay you are going to get fucked.
@Septic. You're already on my friend list but we'll play next week as I ain't about today
bobs...onGaf
Member
Henery are you going in solo? It would be good to get games in
I've played solo a bunch and at times it does feel like I'm playing against teams - which is absolutely ridiculous
AHA-Lambda
Member
Just finished the campaign, was good fun but man the story is still just not up to snuff; not as bad as Halo 4 at least. That one felt that EU knowledge was necessary, this one seemed more to rely on your knowledge Halo 4 if that makes any sense.
This was a bit of a problem for me cos 4 was confusing enough and I didn't play Spartan Ops, and only now know that there was a lot of backstory for UNSC, Halsey, Palmer etc in there >_>
But, couple big problems with the story (and I'm sure I'm not the only one to say this but I've not been keeping an eye on this thread):
-Master Chief & Locke relationship was so weak, you can argue the thematic difference of halo 3 's marketing to release but this is what the story of 5 was built on, and it's just not there.
-The whole thing is just one big chase for
. The whole thing is set up for Halo 6.
- Speaking of you know who above, her turn around is so weak, so so weak. There's no real justification for it
This was a bit of a problem for me cos 4 was confusing enough and I didn't play Spartan Ops, and only now know that there was a lot of backstory for UNSC, Halsey, Palmer etc in there >_>
But, couple big problems with the story (and I'm sure I'm not the only one to say this but I've not been keeping an eye on this thread):
-Master Chief & Locke relationship was so weak, you can argue the thematic difference of halo 3 's marketing to release but this is what the story of 5 was built on, and it's just not there.
-The whole thing is just one big chase for
Cortana
- Speaking of you know who above, her turn around is so weak, so so weak. There's no real justification for it
Cortana is just evil now cos she got her hands on some Forerunner toys, oh well! At least you could maybe excuse the rampancy reason, as weak and underdeveloped as it was in the games, but there's no reason here O__o
Also her reason for being alive is weak as shit too, she just sort of survived on the forerunner internet somehow >_>
Also her reason for being alive is weak as shit too, she just sort of survived on the forerunner internet somehow >_>
The Henery
Member
Whenever we're on the same time shoot me an invite and we'll party up. New job with big commute means I've played nowhere near as much as I'd like, I haven't even finished the bloody campaign. Last night was my first proper session, had a blast. Was going in with one GK and one BK. We lost most of our games because the one random we got went dub dig neg in nearly every game. Solo sounds pointless if there's no team matching.
Leyasu
Banned
Never had this type of delay or this peoblem. But as said, sometimes it's just harder to get that kill even when shield is down.
I've almost always been matched with US players. lol
Ape Gone Insane
Member
Christ the maps are pretty shit in this game. Halo 2, 3 and 4 had such a diverse set of maps with a variety in design and look. Here it just seems to be Truth + generic factory/urban map.
Unless I'm missing some big diverse selection by only playing Arena/Slayer.
Unless I'm missing some big diverse selection by only playing Arena/Slayer.
Its pretty bad. I have no problem waiting longer for a match at all.
Leyasu
Banned
Check again
Watch the game in theatre and make your recording there
Hypertrooper
Member
Well. It was known that the first few BTB maps will be first made in Forge by forgers for about two weeks, but I hoped they would get an artistic re-haul by 343i's artists.
Game's biggest crime is the lack of content. Especially since they advertised 21 maps at launch. What did we get? 3 unique Warzone maps, Plaza, Truth, The Rig, Coliseum, Eden/Empire, Regret, Fathom and forge maps. I personally think except for the forge maps and Escape Warzone map, that those great maps, but we only got 8 real unique maps. I do not mind remixes of maps if do right because Truth and Regret feel like two completely different maps to me. On the other hand Eden and Empire does not.
On the contrary I think the campaign is great. Soloing it on Legendary and I appreciate it more. But where is Scoring? Timer? Those features are missing! I thought those would be in since 343i laid focus on Speedrunning with Leaderboards etc. in The Master Chief Collection. And yesterday's community update really show that 343i deeply cares about the community and listens to feedback. And let us ignore the gameplay, it really is evolving the Halo formula.
I hope 343i will take their time with Halo 6 and create a massive feature set like Halo 3, Halo: Reach and Black Ops 3... Glimpsing over to Black Ops 3 makes me only jealous. You would expect such a package from Halo game in 360 era.
Game's biggest crime is the lack of content. Especially since they advertised 21 maps at launch. What did we get? 3 unique Warzone maps, Plaza, Truth, The Rig, Coliseum, Eden/Empire, Regret, Fathom and forge maps. I personally think except for the forge maps and Escape Warzone map, that those great maps, but we only got 8 real unique maps. I do not mind remixes of maps if do right because Truth and Regret feel like two completely different maps to me. On the other hand Eden and Empire does not.
On the contrary I think the campaign is great. Soloing it on Legendary and I appreciate it more. But where is Scoring? Timer? Those features are missing! I thought those would be in since 343i laid focus on Speedrunning with Leaderboards etc. in The Master Chief Collection. And yesterday's community update really show that 343i deeply cares about the community and listens to feedback. And let us ignore the gameplay, it really is evolving the Halo formula.
I hope 343i will take their time with Halo 6 and create a massive feature set like Halo 3, Halo: Reach and Black Ops 3... Glimpsing over to Black Ops 3 makes me only jealous. You would expect such a package from Halo game in 360 era.
Are you talking about the map itself too or just the art direction? I personally like most of those maps already. The spawns are just too off. (I really like Plaza)
Well. 343i only tried to listen to feedback. Fans from South America, Asia did not find any matches. 343i tried to fix it, now we on America and Europe have to "suffer".
Sniffynose
Member
As a Canadian I also approve of this message =(
Twilight Gap
Member
For reference
Halo 2 launch maps:
Ascension - Forerunner structures on floating rocks
Beaver Creek - Forerunner bases in a canyon
Burial Mounds - Human structures among ruins of space elevator
Coagulation - Forerunner bases in a canyon
Colossus - Forerunner structure on mining vessel
Foundation - Human facility
Headlong - Human buildings in an urban city
Ivory Tower - Human in building
Lockout - Forerunner platform
Midship - Covenant ship in space
Waterworks - Forerunner structures in a cave
Zanzibar - Human military facility on a beach
Halo 3 launch maps:
Construct - Forerunner structures on the Ark
Epitaphh - Forerunner building in a tower
Guardian - Forerunner platforms in a forest
High Ground - Human military bunker
Isolation - Forerunner containment facility
Last Resort - Human military facility on a beach
Narrows - Forerunner bridges
Sandtrap - Forerunner among ancient structures
Snowbound - Covenant in a snowy tundra
The Pit - Human training facility
Valhalla - Forerunner bases in a canyon
Halo 4 launch maps:
Abandon - Human research facility
Adrift - Human space ship
Complex - Human research facility
Exile - Human crash site in a canyon
Haven - Forerunner platform
Longbow - Human weapon facility
Ragnarok - Forerunner bases in a canyon
Meltdown - Forerunner facility in a snowy canyon
Solace - Forerunner energy platform
Vortex - Forerunner energy structures
Halo 5 launch maps:
5 Breakout maps - Human simulation
Coliseum - "Forerunner" in Valka's mountain
Empire - Human in urban rooftop
Eden - Human in urban rooftop but bigger
Fathom - Human facility underwater
Plaza - Human in urban setting
Regret - Covenant ship upside down
The Rig - Human mining platform
Truth - Covenant ship in space
Pegasus - Human something
Orion - Trash
Escape From A.R.C. - Human shuttle facility
March on Stormbreak - Human facility in snow
Raid on Apex 7 - Human structures around forerunner tower on an island
Halo 2 launch maps:
Ascension - Forerunner structures on floating rocks
Beaver Creek - Forerunner bases in a canyon
Burial Mounds - Human structures among ruins of space elevator
Coagulation - Forerunner bases in a canyon
Colossus - Forerunner structure on mining vessel
Foundation - Human facility
Headlong - Human buildings in an urban city
Ivory Tower - Human in building
Lockout - Forerunner platform
Midship - Covenant ship in space
Waterworks - Forerunner structures in a cave
Zanzibar - Human military facility on a beach
Halo 3 launch maps:
Construct - Forerunner structures on the Ark
Epitaphh - Forerunner building in a tower
Guardian - Forerunner platforms in a forest
High Ground - Human military bunker
Isolation - Forerunner containment facility
Last Resort - Human military facility on a beach
Narrows - Forerunner bridges
Sandtrap - Forerunner among ancient structures
Snowbound - Covenant in a snowy tundra
The Pit - Human training facility
Valhalla - Forerunner bases in a canyon
Halo 4 launch maps:
Abandon - Human research facility
Adrift - Human space ship
Complex - Human research facility
Exile - Human crash site in a canyon
Haven - Forerunner platform
Longbow - Human weapon facility
Ragnarok - Forerunner bases in a canyon
Meltdown - Forerunner facility in a snowy canyon
Solace - Forerunner energy platform
Vortex - Forerunner energy structures
Halo 5 launch maps:
5 Breakout maps - Human simulation
Coliseum - "Forerunner" in Valka's mountain
Empire - Human in urban rooftop
Eden - Human in urban rooftop but bigger
Fathom - Human facility underwater
Plaza - Human in urban setting
Regret - Covenant ship upside down
The Rig - Human mining platform
Truth - Covenant ship in space
Pegasus - Human something
Orion - Trash
Escape From A.R.C. - Human shuttle facility
March on Stormbreak - Human facility in snow
Raid on Apex 7 - Human structures around forerunner tower on an island
I know but I just can't be bothered to do it most of the time! Would be way more convenient if the game did it for you! ^_^
So much human..not enough variety. Why no map on the
back of the guardian but without the wind that pushes you down? >.>
Hypertrooper
Member
I am asking myself why the hell is there no map in the canyons of Sanghelios between ancient Sangheili ruins?
Twilight Gap
Member
It could be in DLC
( Belgium)Yep, Sanhelios, Genesis etc absolutely needs to used for maps. When you think about some of the amazing environments in campaign, I don't understand why so many arena maps went with 'Industrial metal: the map.'
Having lots of close games today
Looads of objective games in the main arena playlist for anyone wanting their CTF fix.
Don't worry. We'll get some... Eventually.. and they'll be made in forge... By community members...
Ashes2Bashers
Member
Plaza is even worse than Orion.. I just quit when i see that map..Can't stand it anymore..
Easy Breezy
Neo Member
It annoys me more than it should that emblems aren't on the armour.
You quit...well as long as you're having a good time, don't worry about the other 3 people you fucked over...why would do just quit?
Diablohead
Member
I do see plaza pop up 50% of the time now, only played on empire twice last night out of about 20+ games, fathom seems to appear often too.
Twilight Gap
Member
If I ever end up searching solo in Halo and find myself in a game i'm not enjoying, i'd just go AFK until it's done. Wouldn't want to be put on a timeout for leaving a game after being matched against a full team.
I'm relieved to not be arsed about my stats in this game so I don't have to rage when I'm put in those situations. I thank the loss of API and general cumbersomeness of 343's in-game and online UI over the years for weaning me off of that obsession.
I'm relieved to not be arsed about my stats in this game so I don't have to rage when I'm put in those situations. I thank the loss of API and general cumbersomeness of 343's in-game and online UI over the years for weaning me off of that obsession.
Don't over react dude, this is just for people struggling to find games in more sparse locations.
The game will still prioritize the pool of people based on latency. It isn't just going to start putting you with players what are at the bottom of the list in latency.
Finally starting to get a hang of this game. Been decent, at best, playing various fps with Titanfall as my most recent time killer prior to Halo 5. The skill gap was quite a shock at first. It's only now after a total of roughly 10 ours of warzone and arena that I'm starting to feel confident encountering others, even starting getting reversals as of now.
Finding warzone to be a fun alternative to the missing social game modes (but would love to see them as DLC further down the road). Hopefully the multiplayer as whole will have some legs in the coming years.
I'm really having a blast, which is unexpected since I tried Halo 4 but returned it within a week and was not that impressed by the beta.
Finding warzone to be a fun alternative to the missing social game modes (but would love to see them as DLC further down the road). Hopefully the multiplayer as whole will have some legs in the coming years.
I'm really having a blast, which is unexpected since I tried Halo 4 but returned it within a week and was not that impressed by the beta.
SmartWaffles
Member
After a couple days of frustration at matchmaking and playlist management this is my attitude as well, I only dashboard every breakout game when it comes up in the pre-game lobby though, try to not quit in game.
Twilight Gap
Member
The trick is to play it like Lockout - grab a BR, find a window/wall to hug, potshot across the map and thrust if you take too much damage.
Only works in a full team though. With randoms, everyone just runs around all over the place.
I'm reacting to what I've experienced. From today, at about 2pm till now (12.30am), I've played in laggy games with at least 0.5s delay, up to 1.0s delay (when throwing a grenade). Competitively, you just can't do engage in the match. Aussies and NZ players are getting matched with US players. US players are closer to the dedicated servers, so have no issue. Aussie and NZ players need to connect from further, to the same spot. Hence the lag. US players play with no delay. Aussie and NZ players do.
It's an issue. Please don't try to downplay it when you aren't experiencing it right now. I don't play Halo for shitty connections.
ElzarTheBam
Member
Fair enough, can't argue with you there. That's terrible then, I now retract what I said above.
Come on 343, why do this?