EdibleExplosives
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I don't think I got a specialization code either, I just assumed it would unlock automatically.
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Halo 4 |OT| Spartans Never Die
- Thread starter GhaleonEB
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I don't think I got a specialization code either, I just assumed it would unlock automatically.
I was just thinking the same thing. It would help with the small amount of maps in playlists and they've already fucked up pretty big thus far.
dehydratedbabies
Member
I don't want to pay for them, but if they're just giving them away...
MyAbsolution
Member
Worked for me 
yay free stuff.
yay free stuff.Not for me theyre not.. =(
dehydratedbabies
Member
Me either! So fuck 'em!
UnlovedJew
Member
So apparently Digital Extremes had a hand in developing these new maps according to Certain Affinity.
https://twitter.com/CertainAffinity/status/278306635435347968
https://twitter.com/CertainAffinity/status/278306635435347968
Psychoward
Banned
Download from the in-game menu. It worked for me about 5 minutes ago. US.
agreed
Genesis Knight
Member
No one else is getting this error?
HigherLevel
Member
Had a guy rushing me with an AR on Shatter and the only thing I could do was throw a sticky. It blew up after he killed me and I got the ODST achievement, not sure why but I'll take it haha.
Psychoward
Banned
Can someone please explain to me why Harvest has three warthogs and two ghosts?
OdysseusVA
Banned
How long ago did your friend download the map pack?
If you played prior to the 20th of Nov and are in the US.
Genesis Knight
Member
About 3 PM, on my Xbox. He re-downloaded it from his account history on his Xbox and now it doesn't work.
Sanic
Member
Yeah, I see that now. I never got my code, which seems to be a pretty common issue looking around the net. Nothing I can do I guess.
Frustrated_Grunt
Member
Well now I really regret buying that season pass now.
Yeah, I literally bought it last night :/
Crazyorloco
Member
Me too. I would've saved some money.
Anyone having grenades not exploding on Harvest? I had a game where none of my or my team mates grenades exploded. And damn this is not a small map. Visually it reminds me of some level you'll find in Halo Reach. I think it's all the boxy surroundings.
Shatter is gorgeous looking. I like the active volcano on it. In this map I found myself walking around looking at how nice the rocks look. I had some extraction games on it, it was fun.
Haven't played wreckage yet. Hopefully tomorrow.
I need to play the maps more to see if I like/dislike them, but so far I enjoy them.
HigherLevel
Member
I've played Shatter and Harvest one time each. Don't have a feel for how Shatter players, but Harvest worked really good for 6 v 6 CTF.
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Deleted member 13876
Unconfirmed Member
i think the exact same thing happened to me.
Crazyorloco
Member
I would be happy with this. I feel like my map pass purchase was a waste. I bought it thinking I would save money. throw us a bone 343. This is my first time buying a season pass. And what do we have here all day free crimson maps...damn.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
First impressions crosspost-
Shatter: Played it twice, once on CTF once on Extraction. I really could not get a feel for the layout of the map, there were many paths that felt like they didn't go where you expected to and it was hard to navigate. The bases felt very slapped together and the encounters weren't that fun. As of now, Im leaning towards meh on that one, it just feels like it was thrown together.. Maybe as I get to know it more I will enjoy it, but comparing it to something big like Vortex it just didn't click like that map did. Artistically it basically looks like Vortex with some cool crystals here and there, but its kinda blah.. especially the shitty skybox.
Harvest: Its ok I guess. Base design was boring but serviceable, it kinda reminded me of a Halo Reach forge map or something. The encounters were alright at best, I think the most fun I had on it was hitting the Warthog jump rocks..those things give some air. Bland as hell artistically, but it does have a purtty skybox that is admitably lower res than ideal, but not nearly as bad as Shatter.
Wreckage: I played it both on CTF and KOTH, and had a blast both times. This map really reminds me of a larger, spiritual successor to Burial Mounds... I mean, its a ton different, but there are some things that call back to it. I love the sight-lines, encounters and map control points. I would say this map is one of the better maps in Halo 4, and it fills a unique space unlike the other DLC maps. Visually it may look bad in screens and videos, but it actually doesn't look so bad in person, in fact it looks a like a living wasteland and I really like that.. the wreckage sights could have used a bit more color and flair, but otherwise this map is definitely not a visual eyesore like the others. I can't wait to play this map some more.
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So far this map pack is a letdown, but Wreckage is blast to play on so I don't regret it.. the other maps are OK at best, and I really hope its the last time we see maps that boring for DLC.
Agreed, I really hope they not only acknowledge this, but make steps to right things from here on out. Halo 4 has been a bit of a clusterfuck when it comes to PR, etc, and while I am a fan of the game I also think 343 has a lot to do.
Shatter: Played it twice, once on CTF once on Extraction. I really could not get a feel for the layout of the map, there were many paths that felt like they didn't go where you expected to and it was hard to navigate. The bases felt very slapped together and the encounters weren't that fun. As of now, Im leaning towards meh on that one, it just feels like it was thrown together.. Maybe as I get to know it more I will enjoy it, but comparing it to something big like Vortex it just didn't click like that map did. Artistically it basically looks like Vortex with some cool crystals here and there, but its kinda blah.. especially the shitty skybox.
Harvest: Its ok I guess. Base design was boring but serviceable, it kinda reminded me of a Halo Reach forge map or something. The encounters were alright at best, I think the most fun I had on it was hitting the Warthog jump rocks..those things give some air. Bland as hell artistically, but it does have a purtty skybox that is admitably lower res than ideal, but not nearly as bad as Shatter.
Wreckage: I played it both on CTF and KOTH, and had a blast both times. This map really reminds me of a larger, spiritual successor to Burial Mounds... I mean, its a ton different, but there are some things that call back to it. I love the sight-lines, encounters and map control points. I would say this map is one of the better maps in Halo 4, and it fills a unique space unlike the other DLC maps. Visually it may look bad in screens and videos, but it actually doesn't look so bad in person, in fact it looks a like a living wasteland and I really like that.. the wreckage sights could have used a bit more color and flair, but otherwise this map is definitely not a visual eyesore like the others. I can't wait to play this map some more.
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So far this map pack is a letdown, but Wreckage is blast to play on so I don't regret it.. the other maps are OK at best, and I really hope its the last time we see maps that boring for DLC.
Agreed, I really hope they not only acknowledge this, but make steps to right things from here on out. Halo 4 has been a bit of a clusterfuck when it comes to PR, etc, and while I am a fan of the game I also think 343 has a lot to do.
CreateNowSleepLater
Member
So to sum up.
For LE owners not only did they let everyone have "early" access to the other 6 specializations but gave the first map pack away for free.
Great.
For LE owners not only did they let everyone have "early" access to the other 6 specializations but gave the first map pack away for free.
Great.
IOnEI Falcon
Member
I really like Harvest and Wreckage. CTF on both is so much fun! Both times I played Harvest though there were Warthogs spawning on Warthogs. There were 4 per team!
What are you talking about? LE owners had a monopoly on all 8 specializations for the first month.
NullPointer
Member
Shatter is pretty damn big. 5 main thoroughfares from base to base, with plenty of nooks and crannies and vertical hotspots to go around. Its going to take some time to get a real feel for this one.
Wreckage I only got to play once - king of the hill. It was a very close quarters match up throughout, and I expect thats how it will shake out with more play.
Harvest played out a lot differently in actuality than I would have believed from strolling through the map. Every area feels exposed, which can be a good thing. You can expect to get attacked from all avenues. Need more time though.
All in all I like the maps. Extraction was also fun for the little time I had to play it, as it seems to reward all playstyles but keeps the action moving. It *needs* its own playlist. Is it only in Crimson? If so...
One other question: Are Crimson maps integrated into matchmaking or just sectioned off into the Crimson playlist? I'm mostly into infinity & big team slayer - what are the chances I'll see these maps in those playlists?
Wreckage I only got to play once - king of the hill. It was a very close quarters match up throughout, and I expect thats how it will shake out with more play.
Harvest played out a lot differently in actuality than I would have believed from strolling through the map. Every area feels exposed, which can be a good thing. You can expect to get attacked from all avenues. Need more time though.
All in all I like the maps. Extraction was also fun for the little time I had to play it, as it seems to reward all playstyles but keeps the action moving. It *needs* its own playlist. Is it only in Crimson? If so...
One other question: Are Crimson maps integrated into matchmaking or just sectioned off into the Crimson playlist? I'm mostly into infinity & big team slayer - what are the chances I'll see these maps in those playlists?
Devin Olsen
Member
Me this morning while talking to my friends: "I honestly don't think I would get the maps even if they were free."
Come home and see the maps are free.
Welp
Come home and see the maps are free.
Welp
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Are they still glitched for free then? They really should refund people who bought the maps before this.. its not like they were only posted for free for an hour or something.
But yeah, I still am leaning towards not liking Shatter and Harvest, but liking Wreckage a lot.
But yeah, I still am leaning towards not liking Shatter and Harvest, but liking Wreckage a lot.
AHappyPanda
Member
I played Harvest in the Infinity Slayer playlist
Devin Olsen
Member
Yeah free as of five minutes ago
xxjuicesxx
Member
This game needs to be 60fps. Its so annoying trying to aim when sometimes its running normal and sometimes its dipping. How do you know how much to push to aim when its so incosistent?
NameGenerated
Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel?
I got the ODST cheeve randomly by going through a portal then sticking and killing their mantis, heh. Enjoying all the maps so far.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Probably giving it out for free because no one is playing the MP...ho ho ho
But seriously. I guess this is karma on me for selling my specialization code on ebay. LOL
But seriously. I guess this is karma on me for selling my specialization code on ebay. LOL
If it's a title update level issue it's going to be at least two weeks of cert. I don't remember how fast emergency TUs can go since I've never been part of one.
Unfortunately stuff like map passes are all set up way in advance so it's probably not as easy as just removing the map pack offer and then putting a new one up.