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[wwm0nkey]

There hasn't been anything said about Spartan Ops.

Well we did get the go ahead to say it because we (and pretty much everyone else there) experienced it in gameplay so here it is.

Promethean grenade. Spiked ball that when thrown turns into a power drainer that drains about 25% of shields over time. Its not very useful at all but it seems like it would be AMAZING for close range maps when trying to escape.

There is one more thing that I have not personally experienced so I wont say that one.

 

[YourExWife]

In Blade Runner the main character basically enhances the shit out of a photo to see a reflection of someone in a photo or something.

That was one of the funnest parts of the game.

Speaking of games, I had like 3 kills to win this Rumble Pit game, you send an invite, I finish game, you're offline

 

[Vire]

Well we did get the go ahead to say it because we (and pretty much everyone else there) experienced it in gameplay so here it is.

Promethean grenade. Spiked ball that when thrown turns into a power drainer that drains about 25% of shields over time. Its not very useful at all but it seems like it would be AMAZING for close range maps when trying to escape.

There is one more thing that I have not personally experienced so I wont say that one.

Can it be used on vehicles as a stun? Does it limit Armor Abilities? Or no way to tell in the Spartan Ops demo?

 

[Caja 117]

I heard the pistol was tweaked but yeah do not expect to get over kills while holding the flag but at least expect to stand a chance and help your team out while carrying the flag.

In other Halos you had the option to help out your team or fight back while carrying the flag, it is call dropping the flag.

Now the flag carrier can help out any teammate to teamshoot anyone from a decent distance.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

I like everything I've seen/heard so far, even being able to use a pistol with the flag. Although I was happy when I heard armor lock was gone and there is drop in drop out. So I'm easy.

 

[bobs...onGaf]

Netcode brah! And I imagine more people leaving after Halo 4 hits. But I guess you'll find me and Bobs playing enough Halo 3 after 4 hits.


None taken, Just wanted to clatifie I knew my list was subjective.

Don't worry about the halo 3 netcode, we are halfway to Halo 3 anniversary, hopefully they will release a remake with updated netcode!

Spoiler

they will probably just remake like 5 of the maps and place them in the halo 6 engine

It only appeared in Spartan Ops so I don't know but if it does it will be a good anti vehicle grenade. Most people when "The fuck was that?" when they threw it because it didn't appear on the HUD but pretty much everyone that played the build threw one.

Hmm but a normal made would strip shields? Either way I kind of like the fact it exists, although I hope it's not just a mini power drainer? How long does it stay active for?

 

[wwm0nkey]

Can it be used on vehicles as a stun?

It only appeared in Spartan Ops so I don't know but if it does it will be a good anti vehicle grenade. Most people when "The fuck was that?" when they threw it because it didn't appear on the HUD but pretty much everyone that played the build threw one.

 

[Plywood]

Speaking of games, I had like 3 kills to win this Rumble Pit game, you send an invite, I finish game, you're offline

Everyone signed off when our fifth left.

 

[Vire]

It only appeared in Spartan Ops so I don't know but if it does it will be a good anti vehicle grenade. Most people when "The fuck was that?" when they threw it because it didn't appear on the HUD but pretty much everyone that played the build threw one.

Ah okay.

Do you remember how long it stayed for/what the radius was like? What the color of the effect was?

Sorry for being specific. Just trying to visualize this thing.

 

[Blueblur1]

There is one more thing that I have not personally experienced so I wont say that one.

Hmm? Was it one of the other HaloGAFers?

 

[Mister Negative]

Is there any way to edit a ZB Flag gametype to be speedflag? I'm trying to create a janky prototype version because I want to test how it affects the game giving the carrier a pistol.

 

[Vire]

Hmm? Was it one of the other HaloGAFers?

Probably a Promethean weapon dropped...

 

[kylej]

So now you do all that and the flag carrier isn't totally defenseless.

QQ less

um yes so it's fundamentally changing the way CTF is played. This is a bad thing for people who like traditional CTF in a Halo game. Not hard to follow that logic path.

I think it will be a lot of fun, but yeah potentially at the expense of strategy. I can see it being a bit too powerful in something like MLG. I wonder if it can be turned off? .

lol. We practically had to start a fundraiser to get Bumper Jumper turned back to normal. Options to turn parts of the game off? You got a case of the Batshit Expectations, bobs.

 

[MrGreencastle]

Firefly 10th Anniversary Panel

NERD CHILLS.

Man, thank you for this. Would never have seen it.

Edit: It's beautiful.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Hmm? Was it one of the other HaloGAFers?

Yes but I don't know if they got the ok to talk about that like we did with the grenade.

 

[Blueblur1]

Yes but I don't know if they got the ok to talk about that like we did with the grenade.

Ah okay. Understood.

Yeah it'll be on waypoint. Frankie touched on it earlier in this OT.

Thanks for the response, Zoso.

 

[zap]

Firefly 10th Anniversary Panel

NERD CHILLS.

I loved Joss ripping on George Lucas

 

[Orochinagis]

It only appeared in Spartan Ops so I don't know but if it does it will be a good anti vehicle grenade. Most people when "The fuck was that?" when they threw it because it didn't appear on the HUD but pretty much everyone that played the build threw one.

It could be amazing to use in MM for campers, disabling the enemies HUD and draining their shields at the same time maybe

 

[a zoojoo]

It could be amazing to use in MM for campers, disabling the enemies HUD and draining their shields at the same time maybe

Promethean Vision, bro.

 

[wwm0nkey]

It could be amazing to use in MM for campers, disabling the enemies HUD and draining their shields at the same time maybe

Agreed it could be used against campers very well actually.

Oh also anyone down for some custom games on Tuesday when I get back? I am thinking Mini-games on Reach.

 

[kylej]

http://www.twitch.tv/correctz

high level mlg halo 3 for those interested. unfortunately no riot shields, x-ray vision, speed boosters, invisibility, perks, or special best buy gun camo, but still fun to watch

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

http://www.twitch.tv/correctz

high level mlg halo 3 for those interested. unfortunately no riot shields, x-ray vision, speed boosters, invisibility, perks, or special best buy gun camo, but still fun to watch

Salt is delicious.

 

[Tha Robbertster]

Salt is delicious.

I think I'm gonna wait till after November 6th to taste some salt

 

[MrGreencastle]

I loved Joss ripping on George Lucas

Bring the cast together for ODST 2.

 

[Vire]

Bring the cast together for ODST 2.

Does anyone really want it?...

ODST remains my least favorite Halo besides the music.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

I think I'm gonna wait till after November 6th to taste some salt

So you're hoping it's going to suck so you will reap vindication? This isn't the first time you've said this.

 

[daedalius]

Salt is delicious.

SO delicious.

 

[Ryaaan14]

Just got home after eagerly awaiting Frankie's response to Heckfu's Q's on the livestream.

Not disappointed in the slightest. Hilarious and somehow adorable. Bravo.

 

[Blueblur1]

There are plenty of changes I don't like myself but it's not reason to be pessimistic and shit on the game. Just wait and see, folks. Regardless of how the game turns out, I can appreciate the hard work 343i is pouring into the game. It is really looking good.

 

[YourExWife]

http://www.twitch.tv/correctz

high level mlg halo 3 for those interested. unfortunately no riot shields, x-ray vision, speed boosters, invisibility, perks, or special best buy gun camo, but still fun to watch

My thoughts on the matter:

 

[Tha Robbertster]

So you're hoping it's going to suck so you will reap vindication? This isn't the first time you've said this.

As far as I can remember, it is...

And of course I don't hope the game will suck. I wasn't even completely serious. However, I do think a lot of people will be disappointed a few months after release.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

As far as I can remember, it is...

And of course I don't hope the game will suck. I wasn't even completely serious. However, I do think a lot of people will be disappointed a few months after release.

People whine after every release of every game, no matter what it is or how good it is. What's old is always better, it's that way for every franchise. This is a "no shit" statement.

The vocal minority isn't always right.

So long as the game is fun and lacks "broken" elements it will be fine, that doesn't negate the fact people will complain, especially those that feel the need to complain to vindicate their opinions as they stand pre-release.

 

[zap]

I think I'm gonna wait till after November 6th to taste some salt

There will be salty byproducts from HaloGAFers, whether it's terrible or amazing.

 

[Poker Face]

As far as I can remember, it is...

And of course I don't hope the game will suck. I wasn't even completely serious. However, I do think a lot of people will be disappointed a few months after release.

Well it is Halo.

 

[Overdoziz]

I don't think Halo 4 will be bad. It's just the opposite of what I want in a Halo game.

 

[Garrett 2U]

As far as I can remember, it is...

And of course I don't hope the game will suck. I wasn't even completely serious. However, I do think a lot of people will be disappointed a few months after release.

Disappointed that we have to wait for the next season of Spartan Ops!

 

[Hydranockz]

I don't think Halo 4 will be bad. It's just the opposite of what I want in a Halo game.

Possibly the greatest post you've ever made.

 

[Caja 117]

I don't think Halo 4 will be bad. It's just the opposite of what I want in a Halo game.

Agree, There is some stuff I don't like, but this game looks way better than Reach out of the box and if I survived a bloomed DMR, armor lock and sprint + sword in countdown for more than 2 years then Halo 4 is going to be a blast!

 

[Aggrotek]

I don't think Halo 4 will be bad. It's just the opposite of what I want in a Halo game.

See this is something I can understand. Well said.

 

[User 73932]

Since the GAF guys won't be at SDCC tomorrow I just wanted to give a huge thanks to Mastrbiggy, Domino and Voltron you guys are seriously awesome!


Also if anyone else from 343 reads this you are awesome too!
(Jessica gets extra points though for being a ChromeHounds fan)

It was great hanging out. Had a lot of fun!

 

[zap]

It's just like Reach is a great video game, it's just not a great Halo game.

 

[Orochinagis]

Yeah it'll be on waypoint. Frankie touched on it earlier in this OT.

So no spanish subs again, they did it with the Halo Reach Legendary vidoc (It always marks an error in the latin american waypoint) and Halo CEA Terminal 11.

 

[User 73932]

There hasn't been anything said about Spartan Ops.

There's a new grenade type.

 

[Vire]

It's just like Reach is a great video game, it's just not a great Halo game.

I don't think that's the case.

Reach is a good video game, not great and as a Halo game, less can be said.

 

[Tashi]

Damn.

Indie Game the Movie is really fucking good. Have a new found sense of all these guys. Especially Jonathan Blow. A must watch if you ask me.

I love these Indie Dev stories and docs. I eat that shit up.

 

[Franklinator]

Damn.

Indie Game the Movie is really fucking good. Have a new found sense of all these guys. Especially Jonathan Blow. A must watch if you ask me.

I love these Indie Dev stories and docs. I eat that shit up.

Plan on downloading it overnight, and I'm going to watch it tomorrow. Really looking forward to it.

 

[zap]

I don't think that's the case.

Reach is a good video game, not great and as a Halo game, less can be said.

You do realise that you pretty much repeated me, slightly less positively? Right?

 

[Vire]

Damn.

Indie Game the Movie is really fucking good. Have a new found sense of all these guys. Especially Jonathan Blow. A must watch if you ask me.

I love these Indie Dev stories and docs. I eat that shit up.

I enjoyed it a lot, but I still came away with the feeling that Phil Fish is a pretentious asshole.

Team Meat came across as genuinely cool people. Love that game too.

 

[Tashi]

Lol however, early on they do shit on Halo. I was not happy about that.

Fish came off to me not as pretentious but actually not all there and borderline crazy.

 

[daedalius]

So when do we get the campaign/multiplayer panel video?

SDCC Fiction panel was good, questions didn't seem as awful.