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[Rickenslacker]

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.

I was pretty clear that I was referring to shots in the first place. In any case, refute or not. The original question has long since been clarified so whatev's.

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?

It's a perk called dexterity that lets you swap weapons and reload quicker.

 

[DarkLegion]

Anyone got shipping confirmation from Newegg? This is my first time I preordered from them. When I try to check it out on my account it doesn't show up in my orders. If I type in the pre sale number it'll come up though. I'm guessing that's normal though?

 

[Joel Was Right]

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

The perk system in Halo 4 isn't as powerful. They don't guarantee, for example, kills or points. And I think you lose that item/weapon if you're killed

 

[Stubo]

It's a perk called dexterity that lets you swap weapons and reload quicker.

Ah thanks for this, I'm just reading up in the OP now.

After being day 1 for every Halo since CE I've been sat on 0 anticipation for this game. Time to find out what's going on!

 

[aFIGurANT]

Anyone got shipping confirmation from Newegg? This is my first time I preordered from them. When I try to check it out on my account it doesn't show up in my orders. If I type in the pre sale number it'll come up though. I'm guessing that's normal though?

I think that's about right. I remember having to enter something everytime I checked my DkS preorder with them and then later they emailed me with the final shipping update, which in my case was that they didn't have as many copies as they thought and it wasn't gonna ship!

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

I was pretty clear that I was referring to shots in the first place. In any case, refute or not. The original question has long since been clarified so whatev's.

It's a perk called dexterity that lets you swap weapons and reload quicker.

You're simply too stubborn to admit you are wrong and for some reason are trying to "save face." You were quite clearly talking about bleedthrough as seen below.

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.

This is factually wrong as I've already shown.

Now I'm done with this line of conversation since all it's become is you stubbornly refusing to let it go/admit you're wrong. And instead "changing" your meaning.

 

[Victory Red]

How are so many people playing early?

and

Are Killcams random? I only see it on certain kills.

 

[TCKaos]

Holy fuck that Warriors vs BTH CTF match.

 

[soulassssns]

How are so many people playing early.

Industry types? Or just lucky.

 

[IHaveIce]

Holy fuck that Warriors vs BTH CTF match.

Yes, this was awesome.

The last minute was just intense, Legit doing great work with the sniper too

 

[GhaleonEB]

How are so many people playing early?

and

Are Killcams random? I only see it on certain kills.

Retailers breaking street dates.

and

You can skip killcams and do an instant respawn on some playlists. And I don't think killcams are on in every playlist.

 

[Popeck]

Are Killcams random? I only see it on certain kills.

No, but you can spawn almost instantly by pressing X so most people won't be watching those killcams.

 

[DarkLegion]

I think that's about right. I remember having to enter something everytime I checked my DkS preorder with them and then later they emailed me with the final shipping update, which in my case was that they didn't have as many copies as they thought and it wasn't gonna ship!

Thanks! I hope that doesn't happen D:

 

[Ghost_Protocol]

If you're watching streams....HIDE THE GODDAMN CHAT

 

[Judderman]

If you're watching streams....HIDE THE GODDAMN CHAT

Yeah. Just put "/popout" at the end of the link so that you avoid any dicks posting spoilers.

 

[MrBig]

Retailers breaking street dates.

and

You can skip killcams and do an instant respawn on some playlists. And I don't think killcams are on in every playlist.

You're still missing Solace from the OP, BTW

 

[enzo_gt]

You're still missing Solace from the OP, BTW

Also the OP lists Thruster pack as a boost for horizontal evasion, but it's not restrained to just horizontal movement.

 

[Lakitu]

I hope I get my copy tomorrow, but since Shopto say it was dispatched on Saturday, I'm not getting my hopes up.

Edit: I just re-read my post... wat

 

[GhaleonEB]

You're still missing Solace from the OP, BTW

Yeah. I'll be making an update pass on the OP today; I was out of town the past few days. Got a lot of nips, tucks and fixes. Been crazy busy since it went up.

 

[RealDeadOne]

Does anyone know if the multiplayer announcer guy has been the same since Halo CE, or is the guy in Reach/4 different? Since Reach it's sounded slightly different, but I don't know if it's just because the guy is older.

 

[lLemonDemon]

Does anyone know if the multiplayer announcer guy has been the same since Halo CE, or is the guy in Reach/4 different? Since Reach it's sounded slightly different, but I don't know if it's just because the guy is older.

Hasn't changed since Halo 1.

 

[Rickenslacker]

You're simply too stubborn to admit you are wrong and for some reason are trying to "save face." You were quite clearly talking about bleedthrough as seen below.

It's why I brought up semantics in the first place, I was talking on a per shot basis and you brought up individual bullets from the burst. I consider either valid, but I was taking shots in consideration to the BR in the original post. Ultimately nothing comes out of this other than butting heads at definitions of what's considered what as seen now, y'know? I was just saying from the start that the BR can still strip shields and kill and that's still the case. Call it bleedthrough, call it one bullet hitting shields, two bullets hitting the head, call it whatever you want.

Does anyone know if the multiplayer announcer guy has been the same since Halo CE, or is the guy in Reach/4 different? Since Reach it's sounded slightly different, but I don't know if it's just because the guy is older.

It's been Jeff Steitzer all along. He's a bit more enthusiastic this time around.

 

[RealDeadOne]

Hasn't changed since Halo 1.

It's been Jeff Steitzer all along. He's a bit more enthusiastic this time around.

Sweet. It's been bugging me for awhile actually, glad they keep getting the guy because I love his voice.

 

[Sec0nd]

Haven't really been following this game too much. Reach left such a bad impression I was pretty much done with Halo. But I've been catching up with Halo 4 mainly because of Forward Unto Dawn, and I have to say that it looks amazing. They apparently changed a lot of stuff and they don't look bad for a change, actually it looks pretty darn awesome! But could someone explain one thing for me? I was watching MLG just a minute ago and they were explaining something about a medal counter. That if you would get enough medals and fill up this meter you could call in a power weapon or something. It looked like you could choose between 3 different things, how does this work? Where can I find some kind of explanation?

 

[squidhands]

For launch I'll be at the Microsoft Store with Tunavi, so hopefully they'll have it for 350. Good deal.

I'll be there, woohoo!

Cross posting from the community Halo thread:

I wrote up some impressions of Halo 4. I would have posted it here but it's just over 3400 words long. I don't know why. I talk a lot. Please forgive typos. It is long.

It's a good video game.

This is a really great read, thank you.

 

[TheOddOne]

Sweet. It's been bugging me for awhile actually, glad they keep getting the guy because I love his voice.

<3

 

[derFeef]

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.

Fantastic.

 

[RealDeadOne]

<3

Oh god. "Cheney Mania"!

 

[paischtu]

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.

My god, every single time I listen to 2:29 I burst into tears. Don't know why though haha.

Am I the only one?

 

[bobs...onGaf]

Still not yet dispatched from Amazon UK.

Still not dispatched for me either

 

[Scofield94941]

I really don't like Halo that much but every time a new one comes out the hype and nostalgia gets to me. I remember when Halo came out it was a new unique shooter and was fun playing multiplayer with friends. Xbox and Halo are just made to be together so I may bite and buy it. Damn you Halo

 

[malfcn]

So what do we need to prove we voted, and what swag do we get?

 

[pakkit]

JESUS_BLED_OUT has sent you a message.

Devin, why would you even check? lol

 

[ShinAmano]

IT SHIPPED!

 

[CyReN]

Got some black screen footage for those curious.

Halo 4 Regicide on Haven Gameplay - http://youtu.be/50c7LoTblcY

 

[feel]

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.

yes yes yes yes yes /that bearded wrestler brian something

 

[Fracas]

Got some black screen footage for those curious.

Halo 4 Regicide on Haven Gameplay - http://youtu.be/50c7LoTblcY

Do power weapons respawn on black screen like in Reach?

 

[CyReN]

Do power weapons respawn on black screen like in Reach?

I haven't seen that happen yet.

 

[Gui_PT]

Anyone from UKHaloGAF going to the London Bridge event tomorrow?

 

[darthbob]

Still not dispatched for me either

You can always tell a Brit when they say 'dispatched'.

Ah the little things that make our cultures just a tiny bit more interesting.

 

[Havok]

Do power weapons respawn on black screen like in Reach?

Doesn't seem like weapons do, but I think vehicles do. There was a point on Exile where two tanks were on the field at the same time, in rapid succession.

 

[MrBig]

gravity zones + vehicles gives very interesting results

 

[Fracas]

I haven't seen that happen yet.

Awesome!

Doesn't seem like weapons do, but I think vehicles do. There was a point on Exile where two tanks were on the field at the same time, in rapid succession.

Dammit.

 

[paischtu]

Got some black screen footage for those curious.

Halo 4 Regicide on Haven Gameplay - http://youtu.be/50c7LoTblcY

What is a black screen in Halo? Never heard of it.

 

[Woorloog]

What is a black screen in Halo? Never heard of it.

Host change. Resets the map or at least certain things on it too, weapons and vehicles respawn in earlier Halos.

 

[Realyn]

I've watched abit for half an hour and didn't saw people picking up alot of weapons ... whats up with that?

 

[MrBig]

I've watched abit for half an hour and didn't saw people picking up alot of weapons ... whats up with that?

Infinity modes let you choose your own starting weapons, only ordinance/power weapons are picked up.

 

[Woorloog]

I've watched abit for half an hour and didn't saw people picking up alot of weapons ... whats up with that?

You choose your starting weapons, only weapons found on the field are power weapons from Global Ordnance or Personal Ordnance in Infinity Slayer.
And of course weapons dropped by enemies, which are may well be what you're carrying...

 

[Realyn]

Oh, allright. So one more point that's very CoD like hum? :/

But all the other modes with weapns on the map are still in righ? Our are those "infinite" modes the major part now?

 

[Ramirez]

Oh, allright. So one more point that's very CoD like hum? :/

But all the other modes with weapns on the map are still in righ? Our are those "infinite" modes the major part now?

Letting you select your starting rifle is something that should have been in every game, it's the least of the CoD copy problems.