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Halo 5: Guardians |OT2| All Hail The Conquering Hero
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Gabotron ES
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Someone interested in a X1 Fifa 16 digital code in exchange for a HALO 5 GUARDIANS code, PLEASE by the rings!
DarthWalden
Banned
That's not an apples to apples comparison. First of all halo is generally around 5th or 6th not out of the top ten like it was briefly. Second a bunch of games just launched over a 4 week period and halo was the first one of those launched so it is competing for time with 5 or 6 other titles.
The competitive multi-player is absolutely the best it's ever been and extra modes are not going to change that but they are losing out on a faction of gamers without a decent PvE mode.
I think the big problem is that for whatever reason be it the failings of MCC, Halo 4 or whatever halo 5 just simply did not sell at the same level as games like Cod, Destiny, fallout, Fifa, NBA etc...
I think in 4 months we will get a much better picture of where this game stands after people eat through all these big titles.
As a fan of the series I couldn't be more excited. 343i has refined the halo series to a modern day flawlessly and with the roots firmly planted of something great we have something they can build upon for years to come.
Samurai G0SU
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This sounds exciting.
It's so gooood. Love it.
Emperor Tiberius
Neo Member
That's not entirely true, while I only feel I can speak for myself, I've heard other parrot my sentiments in saying that I find it obstructive. I don't like how it takes up my screen and is in the way. It's my number one dislike of the pistol.
xxjuicesxx
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FUNKNOWN iXi
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Welp, definitely a fan after trying them out! This is what they look like for anyone curious:
http://gfycat.com/DefenselessSnivelingBangeltiger
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Yeah, I dislike the Pistol Smart Scope most. Give me this GOAT:
I'd love for the original reticle to return with the CE Pistol.
IMO, it's the best way to limit the pistol's effective range without it feeling like crap. Why would you pick up a DMR aside from the larger magazine if you had a pistol that could cross map?
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
The Halo 5 Pistol is more effective at shooting long range than the CE Pistol.
Example -- People think the CE Pistol had insane range, but it did not. Also, the Halo 5 Pistol is hitscan, so you don't need to lead shots, and the magnetism is probably more than the CE Pistol outside of the RRR. If it wasn't for the higher shots to kill, the H5 Pistol would be much better than the CE Pistol.
EDIT: We were originally talking about the Smart Scope btw, how it obstructs the view. I don't see how changing it so it's less obtrusive would make it more effective long range.
lmao
Was it as you were connecting to a match? It probably opened in the background. Have a look through your collection.
It's what you can see. If you can't see player A behind the smart scope overlay, then it's limiting how you perform at range.
Arby 'n' the Chief
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formasymphonic
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Just realised this is now in community...
Congrats on the revival of HaloGAF.
Congrats on the revival of HaloGAF.
FUNKNOWN iXi
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Based radar.
And I just can't unsee these things:
Damn geometry man.. Look how they bump up when running over that small lip ;\
It's possible, but I don't think it really impacts my performance too much one way or the other. I dislike the design choice.
You shut your dirty mexican mouth
Fifa 15 is the real deal and is a much better game to trade for Halo 5
Finished off legendary solo and got the full 1000/1000. That was a Great Journey.
Incredible campaign. I'll keep my previous rating of 4.5/5. My only criticisms are still: Too many Warden fights, Cortana redesign was needless and hideous, and no subtitles on audio logs was a bad idea.
Things I loved:
-On second play through I noticed a lot more of the music. First level had a wonderful Mass Effect style ambient song near its middle. Swords of Sanghelios had a great digital/rock song once you get the mantises. The Kraken level also had a soothing acoustic guitar riff during one of its lengthy battles. And the level The Breaking, Chief's last level, had an incredible remix of the original Halo theme.
-The campaign levels were just brilliant. The Argent Moon level was ingenious and rich in diversity. Start off with small firefights, then a big sandbox, then a more horror-themed romp through dark tunnels, more sandbox, then a banshee flying sequence, and another big sandbox. Everytime I was stuck on legendary it struck me just how many different ways to tackle a level there were. If I kept dying going one path, I'd try the second or third path until I found the one right for my play style and weapon set. I did that a couple of times on some of the levels with the big firefight arenas, like Argent Moon, and Swords of Sanghelioa.
-Visuals were wonderful. Solid 60fps and looking amazing from top to bottom. Everything about the campaign's "graphics" was pleasing... Art style, architecture, level design, performance, detail...
-Best part of the game was the middle section in Sanghelios. Going from the crisp, rocky environments in the first Sanghelios level and then culminating in the orange/blue/purple colours of Sunaion was mt favorite part.
-The overall package is undeniably lacking compared to previous games. People have already mentioned many missing modes and features, I.e. Campaign scoring, no oddball, no firefight, etc... That is a big shame, and I hope for the community that 343 addresses that quickly.
Incredible campaign. I'll keep my previous rating of 4.5/5. My only criticisms are still: Too many Warden fights, Cortana redesign was needless and hideous, and no subtitles on audio logs was a bad idea.
Things I loved:
-On second play through I noticed a lot more of the music. First level had a wonderful Mass Effect style ambient song near its middle. Swords of Sanghelios had a great digital/rock song once you get the mantises. The Kraken level also had a soothing acoustic guitar riff during one of its lengthy battles. And the level The Breaking, Chief's last level, had an incredible remix of the original Halo theme.
-The campaign levels were just brilliant. The Argent Moon level was ingenious and rich in diversity. Start off with small firefights, then a big sandbox, then a more horror-themed romp through dark tunnels, more sandbox, then a banshee flying sequence, and another big sandbox. Everytime I was stuck on legendary it struck me just how many different ways to tackle a level there were. If I kept dying going one path, I'd try the second or third path until I found the one right for my play style and weapon set. I did that a couple of times on some of the levels with the big firefight arenas, like Argent Moon, and Swords of Sanghelioa.
-Visuals were wonderful. Solid 60fps and looking amazing from top to bottom. Everything about the campaign's "graphics" was pleasing... Art style, architecture, level design, performance, detail...
-Best part of the game was the middle section in Sanghelios. Going from the crisp, rocky environments in the first Sanghelios level and then culminating in the orange/blue/purple colours of Sunaion was mt favorite part.
-The overall package is undeniably lacking compared to previous games. People have already mentioned many missing modes and features, I.e. Campaign scoring, no oddball, no firefight, etc... That is a big shame, and I hope for the community that 343 addresses that quickly.
User 73706
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BIG ONES GONNA GET YOU
BIG ONES GONNA GET YOU
BIG ONES GONNA GET YOU
Iron Tier.
Spartan Ops sucked ass, glad they didn't waste resources on it again. Wish they woulda done the same with Breakout, that shit is trash and I'd bet good money it's the least populated playlist.
Speedy Blue Dude
Banned
Aww shit. We community now.
yeah we lost.
Triscuitable
Member
I've noticed a lot of that in multiplayer. I bet they felt it wasn't worth the effort to address. Had they more time maybe they would have.And I just can't unsee these things:
Damn geometry man.. Look how they bump up when running over that small lip ;
Monocle
Member
The great thing about Warzone is you don't have to race other players for the most fun weapons and vehicles. You just wait for your REQ level to grow and then literally summon whatever you want to use. It's fantastic. If a game is going badly, you can just be like "I'm going to get some sniping practice in" or "I'm going to race around like a maniac on a gungoose."
I've been playing a lot of Warzone Assault to grind REQ points, and sometimes a player on the defensive side will call in a scout hog right away and distract the attacking team by racing back and forth in front of the base. It can be surprisingly effective, lol.
Can anyone explain to me why Reach's amazing grenade launcher isn't in Halo 5?
It's so insanely satisfying to hold the trigger and then pop your grenade right next to an enemy or vehicle. In Warzone I'd finally be able to use it as often as I've always wanted to. I really hope 343 add that weapon in a future update.
I've been playing a lot of Warzone Assault to grind REQ points, and sometimes a player on the defensive side will call in a scout hog right away and distract the attacking team by racing back and forth in front of the base. It can be surprisingly effective, lol.
Can anyone explain to me why Reach's amazing grenade launcher isn't in Halo 5?
It's so insanely satisfying to hold the trigger and then pop your grenade right next to an enemy or vehicle. In Warzone I'd finally be able to use it as often as I've always wanted to. I really hope 343 add that weapon in a future update.
The Real Napsta
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I'm excited for the December Update after how cool November was.
EDIT: Grenade laucher for H5G!
EDIT: Grenade laucher for H5G!
I never like the DMR since its introduction into halo. The BR made it feel irrelevant.
Now, I absolutely love it. I haven't unlocked it yet in Warzone, but I picked a couple off of dead bodies. And it was glorious.
One thing the much maligned. "ADS" does it Halo 5, is give each weapon it's own identity. The crystal clear scope of the DMR makes it ideal for a marksman, while the BR feels like a mid range weapon that can surpress at range of needed (as it should)
Now, I absolutely love it. I haven't unlocked it yet in Warzone, but I picked a couple off of dead bodies. And it was glorious.
One thing the much maligned. "ADS" does it Halo 5, is give each weapon it's own identity. The crystal clear scope of the DMR makes it ideal for a marksman, while the BR feels like a mid range weapon that can surpress at range of needed (as it should)
What's lower than bronze? Lmao. Some Scooby Doo shizzle right there.
Diablohead
Member
The great thing about Warzone is you don't have to race other players for the most fun weapons and vehicles. You just wait for your REQ level to grow and then literally summon whatever you want to use. It's fantastic. If a game is going badly, you can just be like "I'm going to get some sniping practice in" or "I'm going to race around like a maniac on a gungoose."
I've been playing a lot of Warzone Assault to grind REQ points, and sometimes a player on the defensive side will call in a scout hog right away and distract the attacking team by racing back and forth in front of the base. It can be surprisingly effective, lol.
Can anyone explain to me why Reach's amazing grenade launcher isn't in Halo 5?
It's so insanely satisfying to hold the trigger and then pop your grenade right next to an enemy or vehicle. In Warzone I'd finally be able to use it as often as I've always wanted to. I really hope 343 add that weapon in a future update.
Reach beta had the best pro pipe, the remote detonation still looked like a grenade and was strong against players, then they changed it to that very EMP looking explosion and reduced the kill zone size to make it more anti-vehicle.
Was upsetting, still a fun weapon though.
The Antitype
Banned
If you play a ton of Warzone yeah.
Anecdotally, I don't know anybody that's received great customization options from them, but my friends and myself have all had great rare weapon unlocks from them.
The Antitype
Banned
This sounds exciting.
Uh, if by 'exciting' you mean 'hilariously broken', then yes.
In what way is it hilariously broken?
Play Warzone Assualt until you score yourself a req pick that contains a BR.
Then hold that baby close, it's the great equalizer.
The Antitype
Banned
Uh... it's a spread-fire rocket launcher with optional homing and proximity detonation for vehicles.
Yes, I've read the description. again, how is it hilariously broken?
Arby 'n' the Chief
Member
it's funny how players ignore plasma caster, gun is great when used properly
The Antitype
Banned
You don't see how firing 3 spread rockets at an infantry target, thus rendering the range of the spartan dash moot, and three homing rockets at a vehicle target is laughably ridiculous?
RSB
Banned
I prefer the classic zoom in general, but yeah, the pistol is the only weapon where the new ADS animation actually bothers me.
curiouscharles
Member
still mastering it myself, but have had a few glory moments with it so far.
definitely a cool addition to the sandbox.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Plasma Caster is in this weird space where it's good, but not quite so good as to justify the difficulty of use involved. Individual grenades don't give much splash, so bouncing them is a real pain. And the heavy dropoff and low speed on the charge makes that tricky as well.
It can do hilarious things to vehicles though.
The Antitype
Banned
Yeah. As a power weapon it might make sense in BTB, but it's not worth the effort/risk of going for in Arena, let alone the trade-off of potentially dropping a better weapon (ie, any precision weapon).
curiouscharles
Member
now that... is a totally legitimate concern!
doesn't bother me so much [ed: at all], but I can completely understand how & why it might [& does] bother others.
More often than not when I pick one of these up I either kill myself or hit nothing at all and die to a pistol. If my teammates grab it, more often than not they will betray me while trying to get the guy next to me that I'm about to melee.
In the right hands though, it can be pretty deadly. I definitely need to practice more with it.
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