nillapuddin
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on that note..
theater LAN time
I expect confirmation of Open World ODST game by the time I get back
k thnx by
theater LAN time
I expect confirmation of Open World ODST game by the time I get back
k thnx by
Halo |OT19| 793 Posts, And None Worth Reading
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FUBAR McDangles
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#hirenilla
The game I'm looking for is designed around all of its mechanics from the ground up and is balanced appropriately through systems that make sense for those elements. As far as I'm concerned, in the right context, there's kind of no such thing as a bad idea, only bad execution. Destiny has a shot for me precisely because it's doing its own thing and they know that these tertiary elements are going to impact the base mechanics already, something that would have been impossible to predict when Halo's core was built. This generation's Halo games tried to fit new ideas into the old context without upsetting that initial balance, and that core didn't always mesh with them very well which resulted in the myriad issues that cropped up. Starting from scratch with all of that in mind, there's the potential for that not to be an issue.
Whether the new stuff will be executed well is a much bigger question, and I have my doubts about some of what they're saying. I think caution is totally healthy when reading their plans for multiplayer, but mostly I'm just excited to see what solutions they arrive at. Even if I don't agree with what they do, they've got a whole new set of challenges facing them and success or not, they always do something interesting. I guess I look at it like this: I know exactly, 100% what I want out of a Halo multiplayer, down to very specific gametype settings and weapon behavior, and I know that ultimately, I'll probably never get something like that....and I also know that I'll always compare the newest release to what I think is the ideal Halo, and that's not a favorable or even fair comparison. I can't say the same for Destiny. It's a whole new thing, for better or worse.
Well, it's starting to sound like a game that I do not want to play. It's a huge bummer.
I suppose I'm being close-minded by wanting more of the same style of game. Regardless, I hope it turns out to be a fun and balanced game. I'll have to maintain my "wait and see" stance on the game; I doubt it'll be balanced and even if it is I may not enjoy it.
FUNKNOWN iXi
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hahah damnn.... RIP
Combining this with Destiny's art style is why I'm okay with what we've seen so far. I'm not expecting Halo whatsoever, not to mention Halo will probably be releasing around that time anyway.
Going into Destiny without those expectations would be ideal for people for accept. It was apparent many years ago that Bungie wanted to have more creative freedom in their design, but Halo quickly grew into something specific, not to stray too far from its core formula.
Steelyuhas
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I generally agree and talking with some Bungie guys at PAX, several people shared almost this exact sentiment when people would bring up the traditional Halo core when talking about something for Destiny.
That said, I like the idea of Destiny, but they haven't wowed be with the gameplay they've shown yet.
You need to find something on the map to use your power as nd special gun I believe.
I just saw this image, so forgive me if it's old, but don't tell me Bungie put an armor lock 2.0 into Destiny.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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I believe it's you start with your custom stuff but universal "heavy ammo" is on the map to find. So you have custom stuff but a shared, for any player or custom weapons, different ammo to the baseline "loadouts" that you have to find to actually use them.
Can someone who is a reddit-er please post the survey from the OP up for them? Feel free to include the details from the OP too. I might be getting too old for this shit, reddit confuses me. Anyone want to do the same for HBO? So far we're at 450+ entries.
Orchid is bawse.
December 24th launch for Spartan Assault sucks, I was hoping for sometime this week or next. Ah well, I picked up Peggle 2 instead.
User 73706
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Glacius am the best.
Metroid Prime: Hunters did Universal Ammo first.
Metroid Prime: Hunters did Universal Ammo first.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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NobleGundam
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Forgive me if old. But is this new?
Brian Reed is Lead Writer at 343
Brian Reed is Lead Writer at 343
I don't feel like it is, but maybe there's more to the title than I think. Last I recall he was "franchise writer", so I dunno if this is a promotion, a horizontal move, or just a clarification of his previous role.
As for thoughts, I kind of agree with this chap on the first page:
That said some of his comments about the story feel like he just threw his first idea up on the wall rather than really polishing or refining it.
CreateNowSleepLater
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Destiny is a supped up Borderlands. I think we all sort of knew this. But MP sounds like shit. So some dude can have some weapon or super that knocks me out in one shot.
Yeah, that sounds fun.
I don't like grinding in my FPS. I want to get in, get in a team and go. I am really sort of rooting for 343 to recover. It looks like Bungie took a hard left with Reach and 343 followed the path. Jokes on them.
Lets give em real Halo.
Yeah, that sounds fun.
I don't like grinding in my FPS. I want to get in, get in a team and go. I am really sort of rooting for 343 to recover. It looks like Bungie took a hard left with Reach and 343 followed the path. Jokes on them.
Lets give em real Halo.
I didn't know being a moderator on Waypoint was still a cool thing kids do these days.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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That's literally what all of Ozzy's posts looked like to me, ya know, before I ignored him.
Ragnarok Flames
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still have me ignored Ram?
User 73706
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MY MOBILE EYES
I just saw this image, so forgive me if it's old, but don't tell me Bungie put an armor lock 2.0 into Destiny.
Hey, that kind of looks like Halo.
I didn't know they were releasing shots of MP yet. Looks pretty. Still not excited for it though.
FUNKNOWN iXi
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Good point.
Prinz Eugn
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Ohhhhh shiiiiii HolaGAF's finest young Prinz is now a MEMBER guis!Which reminds me, where has Gui been?
Finally I can live in freedom from fear. This calls for a new avatar.
Also, Destiny looks more Halo-esque than I though it would.
Ragnarok Flames
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I love you, you devilish bastard
So what did you win?
lybertyboy
Thinks the Evil Empire is just misunderstood.
Perhaps it's the season or from being around a studio full of folks remembering the last 12 months, but just wanted to say thanks to all of you who have been a part of my experience since I joined 343 almost 4 years ago. I'm truly a lucky guy. I get to live out one of my dreams every day and contribute to Halo, in my own small way.
Cheers.
Cheers.
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kittens
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You're thanking us. That's pretty generous of you, lol. Anyways, thanks for putting your all into this series over the past few years. I'm excited to see what you all create in the future.
Thank you too for trying your vest on the franchise we all love.
Now as a xmas present Halo 5 footage
FUNKNOWN iXi
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Four years man? Damn, time really does fly..
You're living the life, doing what you love and we all appreciate the passion you drive home. As Halo fans we'll always be bitter, but I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we miss you and look forward to bester days :]
Just don't forget the CE Pistol.
Ragnarok Flames
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I dont know. im totally clueless. BSangel tweeted and asked but i have no idea.
You gave her your address?!!?!?! RIP YOUR MAILBOX.
Yeah that's what I understand about it.
Ragnarok Flames
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I came to GAF after closing the stream to find that i had won, but no-one knew what i won exactly. so i went to you (thee most qualified to ask about this stuff) and god i feel like im lost.
i didnt give her anything. i have yet to reply, i didnt get a DM or anything.
Would love to see halo metroid prime, absolutely love all of those games.
I was actually thinking we might get something close to that before halo 4... Obviously that didn't happen!
Also, I brought a new halo fan into the world yesterday
Ragnarok Flames
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Congratulations.
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Okay they'll be Contacting me tomorrow.
and check it out Y'all.
Also, I brought a new halo fan into the world yesterday
Congratulations.
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Okay they'll be Contacting me tomorrow.
and check it out Y'all.
Also, I brought a new halo fan into the world yesterday
Congrats!
You sir have won the internets. Congrats to you and your family.Also, I brought a new halo fan into the world yesterday
Prinz Eugn
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Would love to see halo metroid prime, absolutely love all of those games.
I was actually thinking we might get something close to that before halo 4... Obviously that didn't happen!
Also, I brought a new halo fan into the world yesterday
Congrats! Just make sure his screen name is icarus.
NobleGundam
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SpOps was predictable. The only things that really took me by surprise were:
Janus Key
Dr. (Pirate) Halsey
Requiem Super Nova
Everything else was alright. That Halsey Drama needs to stop (I think 343 made their point about her past. But Im afraid it has only begun) . The Terminals story was brilliant. That has so much potential in terms of Animation & Dialogue over another SpOps hybrid story/episodic feature.
I'll see what I can dogot a few years before that, we'll be on halo 6 at least
congrats on the
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Ozzy Onya A2Z
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This, congrats mate. Get some sleep in the first few months if you can.
nillapuddin
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Ended up playing a lot of CE, good times.
Stalker, Juggernaut, Crazy King, Rockets, CTF
Everyone got destroyed by my one coworker who is apparently a ringer at MvC3, fucker went 8-0
Played a bunch of Halo 4 to end the night.
*Could not access any DLC maps, which limited my pool for specific things I had setup (fucking screams) and the sign in process was infuriating because of the online check prompt, dlc prompt, and xp prompt of every single player.
**Other than that, Halo 4 went well, no game altering lag even on my forge maps, TONS of pop-in, including some hilarious pops on Adrift (using the lifts, imagine half the "base area" is invisable til you land) but good experience. Looking forward to tomorrow with more than 5 people.
***never realized how huge a movie screen is, till your not watching a movie on it. Games looked fucking awesome
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