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[enzo_gt]

What Stalker just said. It doesn't look like there will be a natural progression into the next two games, it also doesn't seem like anything in the story has been set up for the long term.

Oh okay, I understand what you mean. I alluded to this in my write up, but it seems like they teetered the balance between closure and set up a bit closer to closure I agree, but the epilogue and the notion that

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the Didact is still alive because he slipped into a subspace portal instead of to his demise

make me believe there is space for continuity. There's also a ton of things that still need to be "done," such as

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returning to Earth and Halsey, going to other Halos the UNSC is stationed on (as you are the Reclaimer after all), getting a new AI, etc.

I think 343s plan is to use Spartan Ops, which occurs after the game is over I believe, to bridge Halo 4 and Halo 5.

 

[Rev3rb]

I am in love with the MP, I haven't had this much fun since Halo 2.

Exactly how I feel.

 

[Dennis]

I am pressing the screenshot button like a madman but nothing is happening!

This is torture.

 

[RS4-]

I'm on my way to getting perfectionist and the game just stops. Half the people can't do anything, other half dropped.

 

[RdN]

This bug that allow players to get into the geometry on Complex is really pissing me off when playing Flood.

 

[BuckRobotron]

Slowly playing through the campaign on Legendary solo. Might as well legitimately see that extra couple ending seconds myself. I like that they offered the ending

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MC reveal

but only just enough

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to give a glimpse of MC's strong, determined eyes/brow and appropriately stressed skin

. Should probably leave it at that for now.

Legendary has had a few surprises, gotta take it slow. Sneaky jackals more than anything oddly enough, fortunately I've been quick on the draw with the melee. However, not looking forward to that part

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I think in Infinity, where we have a few turrets and a couple soldiers having to hold things down while Cortana takes her not-so-sweet time to get that door open

. That one gave me more grief on Heroic than anything else in the game, so...yikes.

 

[Barrow Roll]

Legendary has had a few surprises, gotta take it slow. Sneaky jackals more than anything oddly enough, fortunately I've been quick on the draw with the melee. However, not looking forward to that part

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I think in Infinity, where we have a few turrets and a couple soldiers having to hold things down while Cortana takes her not-so-sweet time to get that door open

. That one gave me more grief on Heroic than anything else in the game, so...yikes.

Grab the Hologram or Autosentry AA...you're going to need them.

 

[QP3]

omfg the graphics - THE GRAPHICS

how is this even possible on the 360?

Came here to post this.

I just started the campaign and was absolutely blown away. Fantastic product so far.

 

[abadguy]

omfg the graphics - THE GRAPHICS

how is this even possible on the 360?

Very talented dev team, they will do amazing things on the next gen xbox.

 

[Deleted member 81567]

What loadouts do you guys use?

 

[AkimbO_Arcana]

Dominion is great !

On the larger maps, yes. On Haven it is a nightmare.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

So, Legendary is pretty much a cakewalk once you get the Autosentry.

 

[Plasmid]

So, Legendary is pretty much a cakewalk once you get the Autosentry.

I did legendary online co-op last night and it only took about 6 hours total with 4 people.

 

[BearPawB]

So, Legendary is pretty much a cakewalk once you get the Autosentry.

I found the autosentry did nothing for me on legendary. I just think the second half of the game is much easier regardless

 

[Conor 419]

It's kinda sad that 'Autosentry' was the bulk majority of allied AI in the campaign.

 

[Tomat]

Frankie magic. And Corrinne Yu.

I thought Frankie was a writer?

 

[RdN]

I thought Frankie was a writer?

He's joking.

 

[Brandon F]

I did legendary online co-op last night and it only took about 6 hours total with 4 people.

Is there a skull that turns off instant respawns? My friends and I chose Legendary for a challenge, we never asked for invincibility.

The co-op experience is turning out to be total shit in the game. Both Spartan Ops and Campaign is awful with 3 friends. It's barely a game, it's background noise while we discuss and joke about anything other than the game we are playing.

We were hoping to co-operate and claw our way through each checkpoint using teamwork and communication. What skulls need we activate to do just that?

 

[mickcenary]

Yep. Theater mode is easily the coolest shit ever. The game is stunning. It really can't be said enough. And that's multiplayer, for christ's sake.

Can you upload your photos elsewhere/transfer them via USB?

 

[AkimbO_Arcana]

Is there a skull that turns off instant respawns? My friends and I chose Legendary for a challenge, we never asked for invincibility.

The co-op experience is turning out to be total shit in the game. Both Spartan Ops and Campaign is awful with 3 friends. It's barely a game, it's background noise while we discuss and joke about anything other than the game we are playing.

We were hoping to co-operate and claw our way through each checkpoint using teamwork and communication. What skulls need we activate to do just that?

Just turning all of them on might help

 

[L1NETT]

What loadouts do you guys use?

DMR
Magnum
Frags
Jetpack
Mobility
Dexterity

All I need.

 

[HuntTheMusic]

So I just started this and played the first couple of missions. It obviously looks fantastic and feels incredibly solid and well realised but its just not really doing anything for me. Maybe its because I just came off gorging myself on Borderlands 2 all weekend after starting it yesterday (I havent played many games for four or five months due to exams).

I'm really sad. I loved all the previous Halo games but something just feels amiss. I'm probably completely against the grain and need to give it more time but so far not so good.

 

[vatstep]

DMR
Magnum
Frags
Jetpack
Mobility
Dexterity

All I need.

This is probably what 90% of people will use. Very effective, but boring.

 

[RealDeadOne]

Why can't I change the colors of my Sam Fisher eyes on the CIO helmet? That's pretty dumb. Makes the visor unlocks completely worthless to me.

Also loadout:

Carbine
Plasma Pistol
Plasma Grenade
Hardlight Shield
Grenadier
Dexterity

Love the Covenant weapons!

 

[too much eslim]

On the larger maps, yes. On Haven it is a nightmare.

Dominion is on Haven?

 

[Navidson REC]

What Stalker just said. It doesn't look like there will be a natural progression into the next two games, it also doesn't seem like anything in the story has been set up for the long term.

Well, didn't Frankie once say that the advantage of developing a Halo now instead of 11 years ago is that they know that there will be sequels and can thus plan most of the things story-related way ahead of time.

... but I agree, it didn't really feel that way.

I guess Spartan Ops will change that and, sure, there are quite a few loose ends.

 

[RdN]

Dominion is on Haven?

Yeah, I don't think it is.. Would be impossible.

 

[abadguy]

What loadouts do you guys use?

DMR
Pistol
Plasma Grenade
Boost
Mobility
Dexterity

 

[erpg]

What loadouts do you guys use?

Default:
DMR
Magnum
Frags
Jetpack
Shielding
Dexterity

Vehicle Maps:
DMR
Plasma Pistol
Frags
Jetpack
Shielding
Ammo

Small Maps:
Battle Rifle
Magnum
Frags
Hardlight Shield
Resupply

 

[2San]

DMR
Pistol
Plasma Grenade
Boost
Mobility
Dexterity

This is me as well.

 

[RedAssedApe]

i'm enjoying annoying people with autosentry even though it gets destroyed quickly.

 

[too much eslim]

Yeah, I don't think it is.. Would be impossible.

yeah considering there are no bases.

 

[jediyoshi]

Finally got that blasted Locus helmet. Probably going to just alternate between this and the Raider helmet until I get to specializations

 

[Nibel]

You know what I loved about the campaign?

The farther you get, the better the visuals - really, I love the first levels but damn: the later ones just look incredible.

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

Finally got that blasted Locus helmet. Probably going to just alternate between this and the Raider helmet until I get to specializations

How do you get the helmet anyways?

Also, is there an Orbital helmet without the stupid skull decal?

 

[MrBig]

Anyone know how to unlock the "Believe" stance, or have a general unlock guide?

 

[AkimbO_Arcana]

Yeah, I don't think it is.. Would be impossible.

Sorry, confused it with King of the Hill.

 

[purg3]

Is the win 20 war games matchmaking achievement glitched? My service record shows I've won 20 games but never got the achievement.

 

[jediyoshi]

How do you get the helmet anyways?

In the states, using the halo KOTH mobile app and getting one of its specific achievements
Think it was a preorder bonus across the pond

Anyone know how to unlock the "Believe" stance, or have a general unlock guide?

http://www.ign.com/wikis/halo-4/Spartan_ID

 

[Dennis]

You know what I loved about the campaign?

The farther you get, the better the visuals - really, I love the first levels but damn: the later ones just look incredible.

You mean it gets better?

 

[Dark Octave]

Why did Waypoint take away your previous game service record stuff? Stuff you did in all the past current gen Halo titles. I enjoyed looking back and being like "yeah I did all that".

 

[abadguy]

You mean it gets better?

How far into it are you?

 

[Dennis]

How far into it are you?

Second mission I guess. Just left the wreckage of the Forward Until Dawn.

 

[op_ivy]

i want that locus helmet

but in the meantime, pretty happy with EVA. really loving multiplayer now. its different, its fast, its chaotic, but its oh so fucking fun and satisfying. weirdly, i'm killing it with sniper rifles - wasnt everyone saying they were more difficult to use then reach at all the pre-release events? maybe they tweaked them...

 

[victreeb3l]

i think im gonna end up buying some game fuel so i can level faster. i want that autosentry even though i love using the hologram. works great for recon and so many people fall for it lol.

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

Just lost an Oddball game due to the guy jumping into the wall on Complex. This needs a fix, fast.

 

[Ken]

Just lost an Oddball game due to the guy jumping into the wall on Complex. This needs a fix, fast.

Why didn't you just leave.

 

[MrBig]

Happy with how my Spartan looks now. All I need is that Believe stance

 

[TheOddOne]

Why didn't you just leave.

Halo Honour. Ken pls.

 

[Red]

Happy with how my Spartan looks now. All I need is that Believe stance

Hey, that's my color scheme.