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[Chorazin]

Amazon still hasn't shipped my console.

Not a huge deal because I'm picking the LE game up from GameStop at midnight tomorrow.

They haven't shipped any of my stuff yet, but they never ship release date stuff until early Monday morning for me. I have the console, the LE game, and the LE strategy guide all coming from there.

 

[Flame Lord]

Can you unlock any of the preorder armor skins?

 

[Nori Chan]

Will 343 do stat tracking for this game?

 

[Devin Olsen]

Streaming Halo 4 again, MP only.

http://www.twitch.tv/devinolsen#

 

[Poker Face]

Will 343 do stat tracking for this game?

yes it will be on halowaypoint.com

there is supposed to be an overhaul coming soon

 

[metareferential]

I canceled my pre-order for the LE console, I really don't need a fourth 360 xD

But I'd like to have one of those controllers (which I don't think will be sold separately); so, if any of you wants to pay the console a little less I'll gladly buy one of the controllers (EU-only).

 

[derFeef]

Halo 4 campaign on normal (easy is the default!) - total playtime of 8hr 46mins. And it was magnificent.

Music to my ears. Heroic will keep me busy.

 

[GamerSoul]

I was watching a stream the other day and I noticed the guy was reloading faster. Is that a real skill in the game or was the stream just messing with me?

 

[Poker Face]

I was watching a stream the other day and I noticed the guy was reloading faster. Is that a real skill in the game or was the stream just messing with me?

there's an armor mod called dexterity that makes reload speed and weapon switch speed faster

 

[Havok]

I was watching a stream the other day and I noticed the guy was reloading faster. Is that a real skill in the game or was the stream just messing with me?

Yeah, it's the Dexterity support upgrade. It's a must-have.

 

[GavinGT]

I was watching a stream the other day and I noticed the guy was reloading faster. Is that a real skill in the game or was the stream just messing with me?

Yeah, that's one of the loadout options. There are other ones like shields recharging faster.

 

[GamerSoul]

there's an armor mod called dexterity that makes reload speed and weapon switch speed faster

Yeah, it's the Dexterity support upgrade. It's a must-have.

Alright cool. Thanks for the replies. That could definitely be if use.

Yeah, that's one of the loadout options. There are other ones like shields recharging faster.

So many options, it will feel good to have that customization in gun fights that last more than 1.2 secs.

 

[Kud Dukan]

I canceled my pre-order for the LE console, I really don't need a fourth 360 xD

But I'd like to have one of those controllers (which I don't think will be sold separately); so, if any of you wants to pay the console a little less I'll gladly buy one of the controllers (EU-only).

I'm seriously considering picking up that console. I'll have a bit of extra money coming in this month, and I can probably sell that copy of the game it comes with.

 

[tj hazuki]

lehgo Instinct

 

[enzo_gt]

Streaming Halo 4 again, MP only.

http://www.twitch.tv/devinolsen#

That series of sticky detonator kills was hilarious. Just playing around with fools.

 

[vatstep]

This may have already been posted in here at some point, but Best Buy has a deal running through 11/17 where you can get the standard edition, a 13-month Gold subscription card and 800 MS points for $100 ($30 savings). Pretty good value, especially considering a lot of peoples' XBL renewals are in November/December.

 

[dmg04]

Can anyone tell if player models are actually reflected in the first person view? One of my small OCD gripes with reach is that (with melee) you could see a bare shoulder, even if you had equipped your spartan with something.

 

[Rickenslacker]

Interesting. Is bleed through melee only, or do firearms have bleed through as well?

Bleed through is for melee, and (outside the power weapons) the BR. DMR and pistol still get blocked by shields, but the BR can strip and kill in the same shot.

 

[MrBig]

Can anyone tell if player models are actually reflected in the first person view? One of my small OCD gripes with reach is that (with melee) you could see a bare shoulder, even if you had equipped your spartan with something.

Yes, you can see your shins, feet, wrist, and forearm armor. Not sure about shoulder but I would assume so

 

[Rev3rb]

Bleed through is for melee, and (outside the power weapons) the BR. DMR and pistol still get blocked by shields, but the BR can strip and kill in the same shot.

<3 BR

 

[EdibleExplosives]

Bleed through is for melee, and (outside the power weapons) the BR. DMR and pistol still get blocked by shields, but the BR can strip and kill in the same shot.

As a BR lover, I chuckle at you DMR peasants.

 

[Rickenslacker]

Can anyone tell if player models are actually reflected in the first person view? One of my small OCD gripes with reach is that (with melee) you could see a bare shoulder, even if you had equipped your spartan with something.

Your OCD can rest easy, though the glimpses of it are rare even your shoulder is reflected properly to what you equipped.

 

[Lé Blade Runner]

Streaming Halo 4 again, MP only.

http://www.twitch.tv/devinolsen#

Man.. Watching this is making my stomach churn in excitement...

 

[Clay Davis]

only two days left until I get my brand spanking new halo 4 console and game. I am so unbearable hyped.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

Bleed through is for melee, and (outside the power weapons) the BR. DMR and pistol still get blocked by shields, but the BR can strip and kill in the same shot.

Uh, I don't think that's bleed through for the BR, it's the other 2 bullets hitting.

 

[MrDaravon]

He joined in progress onto a winning team, so clearly JIP isn't broken!

 

[dmg04]

Man.. Watching this is making my stomach churn in excitement...

Seriously, the initial spawn on the current game of dominion was awesome. Banshee taking a curve, some dude lazing a Ghost, and a hog going the other direction on the far side of the map... Looked like a campaign shot tbh

 

[Sai-kun]

The railgun gives me all kinds of nerd chills. I got the winning kill on an infinity match last night by catching a dude in a Ghost by surprise, and I absolutely destroyed him. So good.

 

[Rickenslacker]

Uh, I don't think that's bleed through for the BR, it's the other 2 bullets hitting.

Semantics. All it means is one shot can go through shields and health.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

Semantics. All it means is one shot can go through shields and health.

It's not semantics at all. It's not bleed through. You are factually wrong.

 

[Sissel]

There seems to be something wrong with plasma nade throwing. It looks like its delayed.

 

[StriKeVillain]

We have join in progress in this Halo? Oh yes.

 

[bobs...onGaf]

It's not semantics at all. It's not bleed through. You are factually wrong.

How do you know your not wrong and that its just bleed through? For the sake of discussion it really is just semantics though as if the BR can kill through shields it behaves as if it has bleedthrough - so for the sake of gameplay its the same thing.

 

[RedSwirl]

So I'm guessing this game won't have bots? With Black Ops, Gears, Killzone, and Counter-Strike you'd think it's becoming a standard again.

 

[dmg04]

How do you know your not wrong and that its just bleed through? For the sake of discussion it really is just semantics though as if the BR can kill through shields it behaves as if it has bleedthrough - so for the sake of gameplay its the same thing.

I disagree?

BR is a three shot burst. You can literally pop the shields with one bullet, miss the second, and get a headshot with the third... or just pop the shields and miss two bullets all together.

 

[Hypertrooper]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yfACv9Tp4w&feature=youtu.be

Posted? It is a video excerpt from the DVD which is part of the Limited Edition OST.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

How do you know your not wrong and that its just bleed through? For the sake of discussion it really is just semantics though as if the BR can kill through shields it behaves as if it has bleedthrough - so for the sake of gameplay its the same thing.

If it's the other two bullets it's not bleedthrough. That's the point. It may "behave like it" to you, but it's factually NOT bleedthrough since a single bullet from the 3 round burst can't kill through shields. One of the other two rounds has to hit after the shields drop.

I disagree?

BR is a three shot burst. You can literally pop the shields with one bullet, miss the second, and get a headshot with the third... or just pop the shields and miss two bullets all together.

This.

 

[delta25]

I know I've asked this once before but is there any word on frame-rate issues?

 

[Lé Blade Runner]

Holy God does the BR sound manly in this! Love the new sound-design!

 

[Sissel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yfACv9Tp4w&feature=youtu.be

Posted? It is a video excerpt from the DVD which is part of the Limited Edition OST.

awesome, thank you.

 

[Felix Lighter]

I watched a stream for a bit. I really like the look of the Dominion game type.

 

[IJoel]

Streaming Halo 4 again, MP only.

http://www.twitch.tv/devinolsen#

That last CTF match was awesome!

 

[Devin Olsen]

That last CTF match was awesome!

That was so much fun! I am upset we didn't pull off the tie.

 

[Rickenslacker]

The semantics come in whether or not you define it per shot or per individual bullet. You can strip shields and kill in the same BR shot is the point ultimately, like you always could. Nerdy bleed through argument aside.

 

[Meus Renaissance]

A general problem I've had with Halo games on console is the aim sensitivity. I can't find one a setting that suits me. If there is an enemy at a distance, trying to first get him in my aim takes two touches on the right stick, and thats when he is stationary.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

The semantics come in whether or not you define it per shot or per individual bullet. You can strip shields and kill in the same BR shot is the point ultimately, like you always could. Nerdy bleed through argument aside.

The fact of the matter is you were talking about bleedthrough and it's not. Now you're simply redefining the conversation to shots to kill. The "nerdy bleedthrough" argument was the argument YOU were trying to make.

 

[Stubo]

Streaming Halo 4 again, MP only.

http://www.twitch.tv/devinolsen#

The chat is almost painful, but this is getting me hyped.

The reload speed seems insane, is that a perk or equip of some sort?

 

[Meus Renaissance]

The chat is almost painful, but this is getting me hyped.

The reload speed seems insane, is that a perk or equip of some sort?

Yes

 

[Stubo]

I'm not sure how I feel about Halo leaning towards the CoD perk system, but this doesn't appear too ridiculous so far.

 

[TheOddOne]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yfACv9Tp4w&feature=youtu.be

Posted? It is a video excerpt from the DVD which is part of the Limited Edition OST.

Awesome!