squidhands
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Yes, and I much preferred it to any of the previous titles.
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Halo 4 |OT| Spartans Never Die
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Naked Lunch
Member
Perhaps youve missed what 343 have been doing with the franchise since they took the reigns. The new books, most of Halo Legends, and especially Forward Until Dawn are serious to the core - and all that has been going over very well with the fanbase. That silly humor shit was wack.
Rickenslacker
Banned
One detail that I'm happy has returned for Halo 4 is bullet/explosion decals on the environment. In Halo 1 and 2, you shot a wall, that bullet hole would stick around for a while. Since Halo 3, the ones on 360 had decals that would fade after a few seconds returning the environment to its original sterile state. Halo 4 goes back to the way 1 and 2 handled it, and that's nice.
Any pics?
Campaign is awesome, at least for me (I think I've got 1 or 2 missions left). Yes, there are a couple of memorable moments, but they're "different" that in previous games (mostly memorable because of the story and landscapes. Some of the places you visit are truly jaw-dropping). Like I said, I didn't finish the campaign yet but yes, there are levels I want to replay. Regarding the last question, I would say that it's a mix between the original Halo and H3; there are missions focused in exploring the planet, while others are more about action and firefights.
I must say that, in terms of fun, this is the campaign I'm enjoying the most.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Amazing. :lolI am having audio issues with this clip, but here is a picture of what happened the other night in a BTB game.
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That's a warthog in the top of the picture. :lol
This game ... A++
Eh, they may have been too much, but a little humor with em was fine.
Ouch, I guess Ill never get that.
Rickenslacker
Banned
Yep. Gives a nice look to Forerunner enviros with when they get bullet and scorch marks.
base shagohod
Member
Speaking of grunt humor.. Is the birthday party skull in?
Yeah, all of the skulls from Reach are in there.
Baconsammy
Banned
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah, I'm not saying I need Halo to be 100% Serious Bizness. Humor is cool, and even a little bit of slapstick is cool. And a part of me loves how the Grunts are presented. But it mostly just feels out of place and over over-the-top. When I first started playing Halo, I was really put off by the Grunts, but I eventually grew to like them. Still, they have more eye-roll moments than funny moments. I'm definitely not shedding any tears over their one liners being removed.
Yeah, that really bugs me, too. Why would orthodox Covenant zealots be speaking human languages?
base shagohod
Member
Awesome, thanks.
They're about to do some weapon testing on the machinima stream
DMR/BR/LR 5hk. LR 4hk when scoped. Magnum 6hk. Bolt Shot takes a whole clip just to drop shields.
DMR/BR/LR 5hk. LR 4hk when scoped. Magnum 6hk. Bolt Shot takes a whole clip just to drop shields.
It is known.
Poker Face
Member
Damn your fast.They're about to do some weapon testing on the machinima stream
All 3 main rifles 5hk. LR 4hk when scoped. Magnum 6hk. Bolt Shot takes a whole clip just to drop shields.
They need to test shots to the body too though. Testing pistols right now.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
So, Soon? Works for me.
Is there a 343 commished list or will I have to wait for the game to see what all there is?
Oh bad wording on my part. I am aware the playlist will be in Halo 4 eventually. I just want it ASAP. Lol.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I think Frankie's response to you was a hint that we'll see a SWAT playlist soon. Or sooner than many people think, at least.
Why doesn't the scoreboard show up after dying in objective? Can you still rotate the camera around?
To determine the king of the scrubs.
To determine the king of the scrubs.
RIP BR
Here is an example of just the weapons, there is A LOT more. The [5/7] means how many levels there are to it.
Commendations:
Weapons
-UNSC
Assault Rifle [7]
DMR [7]
Pistol [7]
Sniper Rifle [5]
Shotgun [5]
Battle Rifle [7]
Railgun [5]
Sticky Detonator [5]
Rocket Launcher [5]
Spartan Laser [5]
Frag Grenade [5]
SAW [5]
-Covenant
Energy Sword [5]
Needler [5]
Storm Rifle [7]
Covenant Carbine [7]
Plasma Pistol [7]
Plasma Grenade [5]
Gravity Hammer [5]
Fuel Rod Cannon [5]
Beam Rifle [5]
Concussion Rifle [5]
-Forerunner
Light Rifle [7]
Suppressor [7]
Scattershot [5]
Boltshot [7]
Binary Rifle [5]
Incineration Cannon [5]
Pulse Grenade [5]
Mounted Turret [5]
CitizenCope
Member
Watching some of the feeds are tough with 99% DMR.
Shot.....shot.....shot.....shot.....shot.
Repeat 250 times in one match.
Shot.....shot.....shot.....shot.....shot.
Repeat 250 times in one match.
KrM DeLorean
Member
Had a few framerate dips in BTB when I played. I'd say 3 or 4 times in like an hour of play. This was before the title update though.
They're about to do some weapon testing on the machinima stream
DMR/BR/LR 5hk. LR 4hk when scoped. Magnum 6hk. Bolt Shot takes a whole clip just to drop shields.
If the BR ends up being underpowered compared to DMR can we have 4sk please. =/
I will go post the list of them soon. Also no, they are not bad at all.
flamingotripod
Member
After watching some vids, it looks like the br and the dmr arent balanced at all. It seems like the dmr beats the br in every single situation in the hands of a good player. RIP br 4 shot
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I still think BR will be awesome in smaller maps like Haven, Abandon, and especially Adrift. But even Solace has such long sightlines that I think I'll go with the DMR. And then I'll definitely go DMR for the BTB maps.
I still have no idea how the LightRifle will disrupt these plans.
Edit : I'm really excited to chug through the commendations. I think it's awesome that emblems and armor are tied to them.
I still have no idea how the LightRifle will disrupt these plans.
Edit : I'm really excited to chug through the commendations. I think it's awesome that emblems and armor are tied to them.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
BR is easier to use and more fun to shoot. DMR is better if you are really good with it. For most people they will be on almost equal footing at mid range, and the BR will be better at close range.
Just managed to go 41-7-5 without any problems using the tank on exile. The Scorpion is still totally unfit for matchmaking, this truly is a Halo game.
RE: BR v. DMR - don't sleep on the BR, it'll surprise you. Sweep headshots are still a threat. Having said that, melting people in five DMR shots feels fantastic.
RE: BR v. DMR - don't sleep on the BR, it'll surprise you. Sweep headshots are still a threat. Having said that, melting people in five DMR shots feels fantastic.
Where did you find these? They look like they might be scans of the Prima guide, which is probably frowned upon around here.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Are you talking about the Halo 4 BR versus the Halo 4 DMR? Cause I think the Reach DMR is way more fun than using the Halo 3 BR. That H3 BR spread makes the gun feel so weak.
jediyoshi
Member
ah, r/halo
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
There's no cR in Halo 4, just XP. And the only way to earn XP in the main campaign is through daily/weekly challenges, I believe.
I like the sound of the Halo 4 DMR more than the Halo 4 BR. But their usage is very situational. I found myself losing a lot of shootouts on small maps when I used the DMR. But using it against guys with a BR across a long span, you destroy them.
Both are pretty great guns.