ResilientBanana
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I hope this is the case as well, but it would be nice if they also had some remakes. Hopefully Forge will be more robust and custom maps won't look like shit.
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A Halogaf Community Thread: The Old Becomes New
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Dr. Samuel Hayden
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Wow!
www.halowaypoint.com
This too. But the person playing is... not the best.
Celebrating 20 Years of Halo in The Master Chief Collection
<p>Nearly 20 years ago, we met the Master Chief for the very first time in Halo: Combat Evolved. With Cortana at his back, the Master Chief stepped foot onto the mysterious Installation 04 and ignited a fandom that would span generations. Since then, Halo: The Master Chief Collection has become...
This too. But the person playing is... not the best.
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Naked Lunch
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I unlocked the original Halo demo character model for H2A. How cool is that?
Next week looks to be OG Xbox back accessory. I love it.
Next week looks to be OG Xbox back accessory. I love it.
Deputy Moonman
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Anniversary Armory
<p>And we’re back! Canon Fodder returns to your beloved browsers today for a brief—but fun—look at some exciting new additions coming to Halo: The Master Chief Collection. And in case you missed it, last issue we recapped the exciting new campaign gameplay from Halo Infinite and made the short...
Deputy Moonman
Member
Wow!
Celebrating 20 Years of Halo in The Master Chief Collection
<p>Nearly 20 years ago, we met the Master Chief for the very first time in Halo: Combat Evolved. With Cortana at his back, the Master Chief stepped foot onto the mysterious Installation 04 and ignited a fandom that would span generations. Since then, Halo: The Master Chief Collection has become...
This too. But the person playing is... not the best.
That's awesome! Here's another link to same info. Just go the email lol.
Link!
Edit: nevermind. Disregard link. I didn't see that you had the link to waypoint already. My bad lol.
And where are the CE post game stances? Also I wish these new weapon skins were universal and could be equipped in CE, Reach, and H4 too.
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Dr. Samuel Hayden
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Deputy Moonman
Member
I finally watched the UNSC archives video and also the megablox video. Both were fantastic. I'm ready for Halo the movie already.
Edit: anyone else having trouble unlocking the Orion shoulders? Menu won't let me unlock them.
Edit: anyone else having trouble unlocking the Orion shoulders? Menu won't let me unlock them.
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The Real Napsta
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I'm gonna miss embarrassing people like this when Infinite drops.
Guess there is always the thruster pack pick up or doing it the old fashioned way.
Guess there is always the thruster pack pick up or doing it the old fashioned way.
In the immediate months after launch, definitely.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
This. It will shrink long term but not crazy dry up.
Deputy Moonman
Member
Yeah have to agree with everyone here. In the short-term numbers will definitely go down, but long-term they'll go back up. For me there isn't anything that can replace CE matchmaking. So I'll be returning quite often. Though my xbox one is struggling some with the TMCC.
I usually spawn a 1-2 seconds after the start of a match, which often results in my immediate death. And my console will crash at the start of a match roughly once a day or more. Sometimes I go a couple days without incident and sometimes I'll get dropped 2 or 3 times over the course of the day. Which ends up in annoying temp bans. Last night I was playing and my controller was having all sorts of issues with the connection. My aim would start waving all over the place and I'd have to sit and wait for the controller and box to link back up. Which also usually resulted in my immediate death. These issues are making me really want an xbox series console, an S at the least. Any chance MS will put the digital S console on sale for $250 for Black Friday here in the states? I think I'd be all over that if they did that. I think MS would make a killing if they did that.
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Ozzy Onya A2Z
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I doubt price drops will occur with short supplies going on still.
Deputy Moonman
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Dr. Samuel Hayden
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There it is
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Campaigns? Whhhhaaaat.
YukiOnna
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Nice to see it confirmed. That was the one thing I was hoping they did not change when Staten came on board.
Halo is Back
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Dr. Samuel Hayden
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Based on Staten's comments a few months ago I'm pretty damn confident that at least part of those "campaigns" are gonna be about your multiplayer Spartan. AKA, trying Spartan Ops again. Let's just hope it turns out better than the first attempt did...
Deputy Moonman
Member
Hey but at least no flossing lol
"There are certain things that for sure won't be in the battle pass, though. Like, say, uncharacteristic emotes.
"We struggled a lot with dance moves for Spartans. We feel that more traditional players would reject Master Chief flossing. However, [Personal] AI can go crazy. AI can do what it wants to do. That way you can preserve the militaristic feel without having to break what you would consider canon. Unless of course Joseph [Staten] makes up a whole new story about dancing Master Chief, but until that happens, [we have Personal AI]," Hook said with a laugh."
"There are certain things that for sure won't be in the battle pass, though. Like, say, uncharacteristic emotes.
"We struggled a lot with dance moves for Spartans. We feel that more traditional players would reject Master Chief flossing. However, [Personal] AI can go crazy. AI can do what it wants to do. That way you can preserve the militaristic feel without having to break what you would consider canon. Unless of course Joseph [Staten] makes up a whole new story about dancing Master Chief, but until that happens, [we have Personal AI]," Hook said with a laugh."
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Dr. Samuel Hayden
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All I know is that I'm putting the Superintendent AI on and then never engaging with the system again. IMO the other AIs are pretty damn annoying.
Deputy Moonman
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The AI's didn't bother me as much.. I wonder just how many will be available to choose from or do you think what was shown in the preview is all of them? Is there no way to disable them in matchmaking?
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Deputy Moonman
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Deputy Moonman
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Hey it looks like the new waypoint revamp is live. Looks good at first glance but I'll have to navigate the menus a bit and see if I actually like the new layout.
www.halowaypoint.com
FANCY FORUMS
"And, finally, my personal favorite, the long-awaited Halo Waypoint forum refresh is here!"
Forums
"You can find a link to the forums in the top nav bar and jump back in. For those on mobile, the forums are well optimized for web view or you may opt to browse via the Discourse app (available on iOS and Android) instead. The choice is yours and from having checked them both out, the experience is fairly similar. The forums have been streamlined, updated, and given a total face lift. While they’re not here yet, we’re working to bring over the existing forum posts so don’t worry, all is not lost forever! (As someone with more posts than I care to admit, this made me exceptionally happy.) Regulars will notice that the Community Support forums have been removed and this is an intentional change to ensure that all support related requests go directly to Halo Support so they can best serve you, the community."
Welcome to vNext!
<p>Halo’s 20th birthday is around the corner and one of the ways we’re celebrating is with a brand-new Halo Waypoint. More than just a fresh coat of paint, the site and forums you have known and loved for years are getting a total overhaul – 20 has never looked so good. Pointing The Way Way […]</p>
FANCY FORUMS
"And, finally, my personal favorite, the long-awaited Halo Waypoint forum refresh is here!"
Forums
"You can find a link to the forums in the top nav bar and jump back in. For those on mobile, the forums are well optimized for web view or you may opt to browse via the Discourse app (available on iOS and Android) instead. The choice is yours and from having checked them both out, the experience is fairly similar. The forums have been streamlined, updated, and given a total face lift. While they’re not here yet, we’re working to bring over the existing forum posts so don’t worry, all is not lost forever! (As someone with more posts than I care to admit, this made me exceptionally happy.) Regulars will notice that the Community Support forums have been removed and this is an intentional change to ensure that all support related requests go directly to Halo Support so they can best serve you, the community."
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Ozzy Onya A2Z
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Chief voice in Reach while headshotting Jackals in firefight was amazing...Scratch One Covenant. I recall being the last man standing of a squad of mates doing achievos and them just having to listen to my Chief saying scratch one covenant over and over until I finish the last wave needed with the last life.
Deputy Moonman
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I jumped online earlier today to knock out the one challenge that requires winning 2 competitive matches in TMCC. What happens? 10 game losing streak lol. I was so frustrated. Like even if I'm not playing the best I should eventually luck into a good team. Didn't matter what playlist either. I tried reach hardcore, H3 slayer, CE hardcore doubles, and H4 squad battle. I finally got it finished but I was so dejected. Thought I would be playing for an hour at most and end up doing several...
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Dr. Samuel Hayden
Member
Might have to get this, brings back nostalgia for the Halo 3 Legendary helmet...
Deputy Moonman
Member
haha
Havoc2049
Member
Going into ranked matches solo is no bueno.
Deputy Moonman
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Bernkastel
Ask me about my fanboy energy!
"Movement in Halo is too slow"
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Deputy Moonman
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Yeah there has been a significant upward trend in advertising and pr for the game. 343 has been slowly trickling more of these archive videos while ign has scheduled info drops up until launch. And then is all of the promotions with rockstar drinks and pringles and whatever else.
EDIT: On a side note my game pass ultimate expired but I've still been able to do matchmaking in TMCC. I don't have a gold subscription either. Is TMCC now free to play or is it something else? I'm afraid to quit out of the game as perhaps logging back in would sync the expired subscription.
Edit 2: I'm seriously thinking about doing that monthly payment for a series x or series s. If I did it would you recommend the series x or series s? Leaning toward the series s only because it's cheaper but dunno.
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Havoc2049
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The Xbox All Access seems to be the easiest way to get a Series console these days. I would go with the Series X, as it has more power and SSD space, but the Series S might be easier to find available. The difference between the two is only $10 a month.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Nice, I found it the best way to buy as well. By the time you add it all up vs straight up purchases it's a great deal just pay a monthly fee and game away.
I'm thinking of just cancelling it as soon as it arrives. At that point you just pay $750 for early termination and it's yours. Not sure if you get to keep the 2 years of Gamepass or if that's applied as a month by month type of arrangement, but I've already got about 2 years left of it as it stands anyway.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Evil. I like it.
Deputy Moonman
Member
The process Staten used to create that screenshot is really interesting. He had to place all the pieces individually using a stopwatch.
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Some new minor campaign info coming out tomorrow from this interview:
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Some new minor campaign info coming out tomorrow from this interview:
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ResilientBanana
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Probably Rtas 'Vadum (Elite with the broken mandible)
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YukiOnna
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Was this posted?
www.halowaypoint.com
- Additional career progression system is in the works, but it will take time.
- Jeff Steitzer voice for BTB will come post launch
- Greater PC Performance optimization for launch
- Adjustments to the cone angle of aim assist for weapons, no red reticle remains
- Working increased knockback and physics for post launch (Grenade jumping, Grav Hammer) but the current player collision will remain for now
- No Drop Wall and Threat Sensor buffs for now, will monitor it over live
Lots of other things, but I skimmed it.
Tech Preview 2 Outcomes
<p>Welcome Halo Insiders! Thanks for playing in another Halo Infinite Tech Preview last month. Our primary goal was to test our online services at scale, but we were still keeping our ear to the ground and collecting feedback on everything we could. As part of this Outcomes Report, we’re excited...
- Additional career progression system is in the works, but it will take time.
- Jeff Steitzer voice for BTB will come post launch
- Greater PC Performance optimization for launch
- Adjustments to the cone angle of aim assist for weapons, no red reticle remains
- Working increased knockback and physics for post launch (Grenade jumping, Grav Hammer) but the current player collision will remain for now
- No Drop Wall and Threat Sensor buffs for now, will monitor it over live
Lots of other things, but I skimmed it.
Deputy Moonman
Member
Nope. I was trying to read it first but it's a long read lol.Was this posted?
Tech Preview 2 Outcomes
<p>Welcome Halo Insiders! Thanks for playing in another Halo Infinite Tech Preview last month. Our primary goal was to test our online services at scale, but we were still keeping our ear to the ground and collecting feedback on everything we could. As part of this Outcomes Report, we’re excited...
- Additional career progression system is in the works, but it will take time.
- Jeff Steitzer voice for BTB will come post launch
- Greater PC Performance optimization for launch
- Adjustments to the cone angle of aim assist for weapons, no red reticle remains
- Working increased knockback and physics for post launch (Grenade jumping, Grav Hammer) but the current player collision will remain for now
- No Drop Wall and Threat Sensor buffs for now, will monitor it over live
Lots of other things, but I skimmed it.
YukiOnna
Member
Yeah it's really long. Appreciate the explanations behind why they will/will not change it at least.
Dr. Samuel Hayden
Member
It's good to hear Steitzer is coming back for BTB but they're seriously not changing the player collision thing? Who in the hell was asking for this? In my 20 years following this franchise I don't think I've ever seen a single person ask for it to be disabled.
YukiOnna
Member
At the very least they are open to adjusting it, but yeah it was a weird change to begin with.
Deputy Moonman
Member
Yeah i don't get that either. Bad decision imo. Hopefully they change it.
Naked Lunch
Member
No mention of the AR in that post.
Ive never been an AR hater but even I admit it was crazy strong in the 2nd flight - especially its range.
Not a fan of expanding the radar range for BTB. Its already difficult enough playing CTF offense and trying to be sneaky with the upped player count.
Ive never been an AR hater but even I admit it was crazy strong in the 2nd flight - especially its range.
Not a fan of expanding the radar range for BTB. Its already difficult enough playing CTF offense and trying to be sneaky with the upped player count.
Deputy Moonman
Member
Reading it now
I liked this excerpt: "I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the Grunt and Marine dialogue. I'd like to give whoever wrote them a solid thumbs up. They're hilarious. The Grunts are as silly and oddly confident as ever and have a surprising number of lines."
I love grunts and this makes me excited to hear more of their silly dialogue.
I liked this excerpt: "I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the Grunt and Marine dialogue. I'd like to give whoever wrote them a solid thumbs up. They're hilarious. The Grunts are as silly and oddly confident as ever and have a surprising number of lines."
I love grunts and this makes me excited to hear more of their silly dialogue.
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