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[Skel1ingt0n]

Also, while I was never a massive fan of Halo Reach's maps; though the DLC was significantly better... I gotta say, I really, really adored Invasion.

 

[wesleyshark]

Also, while I was never a massive fan of Halo Reach's maps; though the DLC was significantly better... I gotta say, I really, really adored Invasion.

Invasion was the GOAT

 

[TheCanisDirus]

I've always thought that Breakout shoudnt have any grenades or powerups whatsoever. A straight up one life shooting match, no lucky nades, no powerup advantages. The gameplay reduced to only its core.

yup... take em out

 

[Sesuadra]

I've always thought that Breakout shoudnt have any grenades or powerups whatsoever. A straight up one life shooting match, no lucky nades, no powerup advantages. The gameplay reduced to only its core.

stinkles, listen to this man. take that shit out of my breakout.

 

[formasymphonic]

Halo maps. Art. Pls.


Get back to maps looking like this. This is just Reach too (and CEA).

Yes I know a couple of those are FF maps. Still. THE ART.

Would be great to see a lot of these come back in a future DLC

 

[Sesuadra]

Halo maps. Art. Pls.

Get back to maps looking like this. This is just Reach too (and CEA).

Yes I know a couple of those are FF maps. Still. THE ART.

so many different colours, so much art.

gimmeeeee ;_;

 

[speedomodel]

Starting my solo-Legendary playthrough tonight. Did Heroic, lots of deaths.

Any tips in general to make it as painless as possible?

 

[link1201]

Starting my solo-Legendary playthrough tonight. Did Heroic, lots of deaths.

Any tips in general to make it as painless as possible?

During last fight keep you're team alive... not so much for revives but as a diversion. This works through most things but you got to remember to give them a specific target so you can get some flanking opportunities.

 

[pieface]

The problem I have with this game is that I'm a semi skilled player, but my buddy is new to the game. Apart from Warzone (where it's impossible to play as a team because we can never find each other) there's no space for us to play. In all the Arena modes because I'm a diamond he just gets absolutely bullied and naturally doesn't enjoy it. I'm hoping BTB will resolve this but it's just a shame the maps look so wanky.

 

[Megabyte117]

Starting my solo-Legendary playthrough tonight. Did Heroic, lots of deaths.

Any tips in general to make it as painless as possible?

Go slow. Use cover. Direct your teammates. Make every shot count.

 

[E92 M3]

The problem I have with this game is that I'm a semi skilled player, but my buddy is new to the game. Apart from Warzone (where it's impossible to play as a team because we can never find each other) there's no space for us to play. In all the Arena modes because I'm a diamond he just gets absolutely bullied and naturally doesn't enjoy it. I'm hoping BTB will resolve this but it's just a shame the maps look so wanky.

There needs to be social playlist, but it's pending the pro team's approval ;P

 

[AcePartyN7]

Btw I think they need to add Matchmaking for the campaign + the possibility to choose your character if you play solo. It's sad you can't enjoy the other characters because you don't have friends available or Xbox Live gold for example specially that splitt screen is not available anymore.

I will also not say no to scoring in the future as well, I really love scoring and speedrun stats like in MCC with the medals popping.

Speaking of medals, why we can't see anymore the medals after a mp match :/ ?

 

[speedomodel]

During last fight keep you're team alive... not so much for revives but as a diversion. This works through most things but you got to remember to give them a specific target so you can get some flanking opportunities.

Go slow. Use cover. Direct your teammates. Make every shot count.

Thanks guys!

 

[Gnome Scat]

Decided to use a Legendary boost, got on a team who've never played SWAT in their lives.

 

[Tawpgun]

The playlists will get better over time.

They do really need a casual, unranked arena grabbag.

Their weekend fun playlists should be weekly and rotate. It should be a new cool playlist every week that changes every week.

 

[Trup1aya]

Finally got into the Warzone groove last night. I dragged my team to victory in one match where I stole two Legendary Boss kills. The first, a 3 pointer while being mugged. The second, flat out burgled from the opposing squad. Each one gave my team the lead when losing. This is probably my peak Halo 5 performance. It's all downhill from here.

Haha, these clips are sure to generate some salt around here.

 

[Xcell Miguel]

I miss DMR in SWAT, loved it in Reach and Halo 4

Please add a SWAT DMR variant.

 

[wesleyshark]

I miss DMR in SWAT, loved it in Reach and Halo 4

Please add a SWAT DMR variant.

Yes pls

 

[backflip10019]

As long as we're posting wishlists for new game variants, I'm really, really missing Oddball and KOTH, both from team and FFA playlists. FFA in its current form (which I believe is just Slayer -- correct me if I'm wrong) is pretty stale.

 

[Korosenai]

Anyone up for some slayer later? Want to rank up in Onyx more.

 

[Tawpgun]

Some fun clips

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640258
Didn't know groundpounds could kill at some close range.

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640188
Good pistol gameplay but a clever use of the plasma pistol on Truth. Not many people know those cover pieces can be taken down.

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640169
Absolutely dumped on this kid after he picked up OS. Probably the best strategy for taking out OS.

Anyone up for some slayer later? Want to rank up in Onyx more.

When? I'd be down. I want to get my Slayer rank up because its much lower than my other ranks.

 

[Prinz Eugn]

The problem I have with this game is that I'm a semi skilled player, but my buddy is new to the game. Apart from Warzone (where it's impossible to play as a team because we can never find each other) there's no space for us to play. In all the Arena modes because I'm a diamond he just gets absolutely bullied and naturally doesn't enjoy it. I'm hoping BTB will resolve this but it's just a shame the maps look so wanky.

Make a new account for free (since you can do that on the One and play on Live) to play with him if you want to do Arena.

 

[Tawpgun]

Make a new account for free (since you can do that on the One and play on Live) to play with him if you want to do Arena.

wait this works?

omg dong trains incoming

 

[Ocho]

Anyone up for some slayer later? Want to rank up in Onyx more.

I'm usually in Discord during the evenings looking for groups. Also Onyx.

 

[TheCanisDirus]

I'm usually in Discord during the evenings looking for groups. Also Onyx.

You "1337" try-hards ;P

 

[Digital Limit]

Some fun clips

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640258
Didn't know groundpounds could kill at some close range.

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640188
Good pistol gameplay but a clever use of the plasma pistol on Truth. Not many people know those cover pieces can be taken down.

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640169
Absolutely dumped on this kid after he picked up OS. Probably the best strategy for taking out OS.


When? I'd be down. I want to get my Slayer rank up because its much lower than my other ranks.

Those are some sexy clips, nice work dude.

 

[Trup1aya]

Some fun clips

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640258
Didn't know groundpounds could kill at some close range.

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640188
Good pistol gameplay but a clever use of the plasma pistol on Truth. Not many people know those cover pieces can be taken down.

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640169
Absolutely dumped on this kid after he picked up OS. Probably the best strategy for taking out OS.


When? I'd be down. I want to get my Slayer rank up because its much lower than my other ranks.

I should be more mature than this, but #3 was teabag worthy.

I liked the second one was really cool too. That guy had no idea what to do at that point

 

[Leyasu]

I'm usually in Discord during the evenings looking for groups. Also Onyx.

Is there anywhere particular in discord where I would need to go to try and find halo players?

 

[User 73706]

Can someone take a direct-feed screenshot of a full 8v8 Arena lobby as it's loading the map? Having a fireteam of 4 would be preferable but not necessary, I need one to do a UI mockup.

 

[hwalker84]

Things I would like to see added or changed. Mostly UI stuff.

The ability to see gamer tags and Spartans in MM lobby.
The Halo 3 hit x to party up after the game feature.
The ability to see my medals after the game.
An in game leader board.
In game Spartan Company options.
More information on when when will rank up. Something like the beta had.
The Rig deleted from the game.

1. Probably did that to deter quitting
2. Yes please
3. Yes please
4. that'll work too
5. Yep. Companies are rather pointless ATM
6. Sure
7. Disagree

Things I'd also like to see added.

• New Non Forged Arena maps... ASAP. I find myself growing extremely tired of the current set of maps already. (It's because I love the game and have played A LOT)!!
• Spartan chatter options (On, Off, Chatty Cathy). Unless impossible I'd love to have the option to make the chatter as talkative as the beta.
• Oddball, and Infection. Concentrate on Oddball please!

 

[Kibbles]

Make a new account for free (since you can do that on the One and play on Live) to play with him if you want to do Arena.

Uhh how can you make a free account for Live? Why would they sell Gold then?

 

[link1201]

1. Probably did that to deter quitting
2. Yes please
3. Yes please
4. that'll work too
5. Yep. Companies are rather pointless ATM
6. Sure
7. Disagree

Things I'd also like to see added.

• New Non Forged Arena maps... ASAP. I find myself growing extremely tired of the current set of maps already. (It's because I love the game and have played A LOT)!!
• Spartan chatter options (On, Off, Chatty Cathy). Unless impossible I'd love to have the option to make the chatter as talkative as the beta.
• Oddball, and Infection. Concentrate on Oddball please!

I miss the chatter from the beta too. You can turn it off so if you opt in I'd rather they talk more than less.

 

[Prinz Eugn]

wait this works?

omg dong trains incoming

Yes. Ha, surprised you didn't know. I got ranked in three accounts for the Beta, and I've been running on a second account to check out playlists before trying them out for realz, because I am a jerk.

Though ironically I got Onyx in swat on my second account and Platinum on Prinz Eugn. The initial placement is still a little weird, like it's not necessarily a good idea to play with decent people, because it takes into account your individual placement not just w/l it seems.

REQs are a motivation to stick to one account though, which I'm sure was part of the design.

Uhh how can you make a free account for Live? Why would they sell Gold then?

Sorry, if you already have a Gold account on the One, and it's set as the "home Xbox," and you have sharing turned on. I can't really remember the details, but it's not hard.

 

[Karish]

I am liking Warzone now that i have spent more time with it

 

[link1201]

Uhh how can you make a free account for Live? Why would they sell Gold then?

You have to have one paid at least. I'm not sure how many free ones you get. I just added one for my wife. I assume you can add more.

 

[Velcoro]

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640169
Absolutely dumped on this kid after he picked up OS. Probably the best strategy for taking out OS.

That OS ninja was glorious. Never thought about dashing backwards to ninja someone gotta try that later.

 

[Tawpgun]

Yes. Ha, surprised you didn't know. I got ranked in three accounts for the Beta, and I've been running on a second account to check out playlists before trying them out for realz, because I am a jerk.

Though ironically I got Onyx in swat on my second account and Platinum on Prinz Eugn. The initial placement is still a little weird, like it's not necessarily a good idea to play with decent people, because it takes into account your individual placement not just w/l it seems.

REQs are a motivation to stick to one account though, which I'm sure was part of the design.

I just wanna play like ass my first 10 games and then dump on low rank people. because I'm a jerk and wanna relive the jerk oddball swordbase/zealot slayer unlimited days

 

[Kibbles]

You have to have one paid at least. I'm not sure how many free ones you get. I just added one for my wife. I assume you can add more.

That's cool, I'll have to try that out sometime.

 

[Korosenai]

Some fun clips

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640258
Didn't know groundpounds could kill at some close range.

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640188
Good pistol gameplay but a clever use of the plasma pistol on Truth. Not many people know those cover pieces can be taken down.

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Tawpgun/video/12640169
Absolutely dumped on this kid after he picked up OS. Probably the best strategy for taking out OS.


When? I'd be down. I want to get my Slayer rank up because its much lower than my other ranks.

Not sure when, maybe soon if you can get on and we get a full party. Just add me at Korosenai and I'll add you back.

I'm usually in Discord during the evenings looking for groups. Also Onyx.

Just add me and we can play sometime.

 

[Zenner]

How can I tell which player has the open mic? I'm not seeing any visual icons, when looking at the player-list, so I end up just pressing X to mute everyone. I'd like to isolate just the single person. What should I be looking for? Thanks.

 

[CloudyTuba]

How can I tell which player has the open mic? I'm not seeing any visual icons, when looking at the player-list, so I end up just pressing X to mute everyone. I'd like to isolate just the single person. What should I be looking for? Thanks.

As far as I can tell, the only way to figure it out is if it shows their name while they're making noise in the bottom right of the screen.
Except half the time it's broken and doesnt show anyone talking even though I'm currently listening to the screeching ballad of a 12 year old yelling rap music as if he wants me to actually just hear him from his house.

Maybe you're right, Halo 5. Maybe that's just the sound the Banshee makes now.

 

[RoslindaleOne]

I struggled hard fighting the Warden the first time on Legendary. I'm not looking forward to the other battles.

 

[User 73706]

I struggled hard fighting the Warden the first time on Legendary. I'm not looking forward to the other battles.

Pretty much every other Warden battle save for the final one are way more doable, even on Legendary. Keep in mind headshots will damage him - you don't have to only hit his core.

 

[Ocarina_117]

I struggled hard fighting the Warden the first time on Legendary. I'm not looking forward to the other battles.

I hated the first time as well - found that I was improving with each encounter however.

Encounter spoiler below:

Spoiler

Breezed through the triple warden on legendary with ONLY 5 deaths. The final one was difficult.

 

[Card Boy]

The KDR is all sorts of fucked in the Service Record. I'm talking about it going in the minus or saying I got a 0.8 KDR when I clearly have above 1:1.

 

[CloudyTuba]

One more thing about mics and sound. I've noticed that whenever I start up multiplayer it has me automatically set to "party only" with an option to switch it to "game chat."

I don't notice any difference whatsoever when I change this option. I still hear people in the game while it is set to "party only" and I dont hear anyone new when I switch it to "game chat."

What's the difference? Does this setting only affect my mic? I gues it must but it isn't labelled. And also why does it refuse to remember my preference? It's really annoying.

 

[ZeezbruhTV]

751 reqs in 2:27 haha love warzone assault. twitch.tv/zeezbruh

 

[Superman x JLA]

The KDR is all sorts of fucked in the Service Record. I'm talking about it going in the minus or saying I got a 0.8 KDR when I clearly have above 1:1.

Pretty sure that KDA formula is kills plus 1/3 of assists minus deaths divided by games played equals KDA. So you can have a positive kill/death ratio but your KDA could still be less than 1.0

Here is an example. 3 games played, 29 kills, 28 deaths, 3 assists. (29 +1) -28/3 = .667 KDA

 

[inoperativ]

Following up on the Campaign discussion yesterday, I do feel like I need to highlight my campaign time since I was worried about it:

I think that's the longest Halo campaign so far for me doing Heroic for the first time, so there we go.

That was the case for me as well (well, going by my MCC times which probably were a bit shorter than my genuine first time playthroughs). Considering how rarely you die thanks to the revive mechanism that's not bad at all.

Still think they should have expanded on the squad mechanics and gone all the way with the story missions and used the Infinity in the same way as the resistance headquarters were used in New Order for Osiris but the campaign is up there with the Bungie Halo games, which I can't say about Halo 4.

 

[whatevermort]

I changed the difficulty from Heroic to Normal. First time in a Halo game. Wasn't too hard; more, too reliant on terrible teammate AI in singleplayer, and just stopped being fun. (Warden fights especially.) Having so much more fun as superhero shootkill man now it's not funny.