I do hope they add some more options to what Warzone can be. Adding in different objectives or like a thing that pops up saying hey go capture this core/flag/carry-able and return it to your base rather than fighting a Legendary boss.
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I do hope they add some more options to what Warzone can be. Adding in different objectives or like a thing that pops up saying hey go capture this core/flag/carry-able and return it to your base rather than fighting a Legendary boss.
They still have to fix the Warzone assault cheat first.
RoslindaleOne
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That bullshit happened to me a lot last night. But yeah they should get that fixed first.
Arby 'n' the Chief
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I disagree, caster when not charged is perfect for tight spaces thanks its splash damage potential, it's also great to use when the other team is camping during a close match.
inoperativ
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If there ever was a clip that needed the Benny Hill theme...
link1201
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I'm excited for it as well. I will get more time to play around Christmas this year than I have in the past few years so I want to play a lot. I hope we get another Warzone map.
FUNKNOWN iXi
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Yup, and the charge shot is incredibly useful at flushing people out. Can't be conservative with it, let those fuckers fly. They give you a lot of ammo, so shoot them far to deduce where the enemies are positioned. With hitmarkers and the large radius it covers with a charge shot, the Plasma Caster is well-diverse in my opinion.
Diablohead
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don't forget the normal RL can lock onto vehicles while using smartscope, this custom one just has two baby rockets along side for a bigger whack.
It's actually not much more effective against infantry than any other rocket. The V shaped spread makes the other two rockets less reliable.
It is extremely effective against vehicles though, but it's a high req item, and subject a similar approach to balancing as other weapons (i.e. Ammo capacity, fire rate, reload speed, descoping) and also doesn't render the user any less susceptible to being team shotted by the 12 opposing BRs/DMRs that are on the map. Not to mention the other high req items the opposing team will have at the same time.
I've yet to see anyone hilariously break a match, simply because they've pulled one of these out...I've. Never seen it make someone into an unstoppable force.
I guess you've seen or done differently with it?
Poodlestrike
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This is the one thing I'd give to it, the high ammo capacity gives it the potential to be a great ambush weapon, spamming tight spaces all over the place.
But even then... there's lots of good/great ambush weapons.
The Antitype
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I'll simply repost a gif posted in this very thread:
http://gfycat.com/DefenselessSnivelingBangeltiger
Note the first enemy. As the user fires the rocket launcher, the target responds with the appropriate, skill-based option: he uses the spartan dash mechanic to try and dodge the rocket.
Unfortunately, he was unable to tell that the user was using a broken nonsense weapon, and the secondary rocket took him out, as the primary rocket missed the mark.
The broken nonsense weapon undermines and straight up nullifies a core mechanic of the game.
A weapon need not turn the scales of an entire match to be broken. It need only render an engagement over before it begins.
I am sure this guy got mad.
Linky linky.
At the stat of the match I like to grab SMG and head to shotty. I saw a red guy on a similar patch, and decided to test my aim with a sticky. Got 'em.
Linky linky.
At the stat of the match I like to grab SMG and head to shotty. I saw a red guy on a similar patch, and decided to test my aim with a sticky. Got 'em.
Well, in Warzone, individual engagements are largely inconsequential. Your problem is you are trying to view this gametypes balancing through the lense of Arena balancing.
For every clip you have of a player getting a double kill with this rocket launcher, I could surely show you plenty of some guy being wasted before they get a shot off.
When you speak of something being ' hilariously broken' ,the implication is that it has a large effect on the outcome of the match as a whole and that countering it is overly difficult. Which would be the case if we were talking about team slayer... But we aren't.
Edit: also missing a bunch of long range pistol shots and running out into the open isn't the proper way handle someone with hire ground, a rocket launcher, and back up.
Diablohead
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yep all this ram and we still get weapons that fade away in 30 seconds, it's upsetting.
how is campaign for weapons staying on the floor? it ruined halo 4 legendary for me.
GodParticle
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Dumb question, but...how do you enter a vehicle when you have a flag? I never really played any ctf before and some guy was honking the horn to get in a jeep, but I couldn't get any prompt to enter
I think it's a boost based on how long the match is. I used a blue one and destroyed the core in 7-ish minutes. Was about 500 or so. My roommate then used a blue one on his account and got 3500 from it in a Warzone match that was close to a half hour.
Same button you normally use.
GodParticle
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I kept mashing and nothing happened. It was rammed up against a rock at a weird angle, so maybe that was why
Samurai G0SU
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Plasma caster is good with ctf. Especially if the carrier dropped it and you are not there to return it faster. Have a charged shot on that baby n watch ppl run into their plasma death. Double kills most the time.
Or if u can aim properly and predict the bounce projection u can have the single shots explode in their face.
Glad noone goes for it. I casually take my time and grab iy after i get a br or something
Or if u can aim properly and predict the bounce projection u can have the single shots explode in their face.
Glad noone goes for it. I casually take my time and grab iy after i get a br or something
You have to hold it in for a second or two not sure if that helps.
Play with people who know the game. Party up. Grow thick skin and prepare to take loads to the chin to get better.
FUNKNOWN iXi
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Check out some streams and watch YouTube vids. You'll pick up on a lot of things and naturally implement them into your play over time.
Try and play with people you know for the first few games. That way they can carry you, help you out. Definitely use a mic because even if one other guy on your team has one, you can at least coordinate. Plus using a mic helps accustom you to listening to things like footsteps, and hear the action better.
Just have fun. It's a great multiplayer, easy to play, hard to master.
Poodlestrike
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I'd jump straight into something. Team Arena would be my top pick, as it gives you the full range of gametypes. Normally I'd recommend BTB but ugly maps and bad spawns sort of push that lower. You WILL spend some time getting your head handed to you, but soon enough the ranking system will do its thing and you'll start playing with people at your skill level. Build from there. Best way to learn is to lose.
Thanks, guys. I'll start with the YouTube vids while I try to get my friends to finally jump in on Halo 5.
I'll do this too just to start taking my lumps.
xxjuicesxx
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Id suggest watching pro's stream MP on Twitch. Just watching what they do and never developing and furthering bad MP habits helps.
Finally jump into customs run around the maps learn a good amount of the call outs and figure out all the jumps. Get your controller settings to how you prefer.
Then jump into MP.
Finally jump into customs run around the maps learn a good amount of the call outs and figure out all the jumps. Get your controller settings to how you prefer.
Then jump into MP.
I generally blame lag in these instances.
Fata1moose
Banned
Damn Australian servers!!
You were clearly playing too well, the game was balancing things out ;D
That hasn't happened to me yet thankfully. You've gotta wonder how a spawn point on the edge of a cliff doesn't get spotted though.
Yea it's insane. I've only seen one called in but the player got like 30 kills with it....
It was awesome cuz they used it for Hestro so he went down so easy.
Speedy Blue Dude
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Try your best, have fun, focus on improving.
Really, just find the playstyle that works for you and work with it. All you need is a little good aim in your thumbs, a dream in your heart, and a little hope on your side and you'll get there.
Fata1moose
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That wasn't me moving to the left either, I was just sliding right when I spawned. I'm not one to complain about spawning, but damn.
Jessie.Bristol
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Halo is a much tougher game then most, especially if you're not used to the Time-to-Kill. As another has said, developing bad habits will be a detriment to getting better. Many times it is better to not chase a kill (though I am guilty of that sometimes if I am not playing as disciplined as I should be), it's better to call them out if playing with a team and they are in a better position. If you do have friends on and playing, play customs to test what the best sensitivity is for you and develop better accuracy. The Magnum is king in Halo 5 at mid-range fights, though do not neglect Automatics. They are really powerful as well, especially the SMG and Storm Rifle.
Also, an often overlooked weapon (I barely see anyone using it) is the Boltshot. It is a homing Promethean Pistol and is very powerful, I use it frequently now on maps like Plaza and Fathom.
Does anyone have experience with the Astro Mixamp? I've grabbed a pair of A40s with the Mixamp Pro and I'm wondering how to do the set up I'm after.
I've got my Xbox hooked up to my TV. I want to get all the game audio from that, while chatting through Discord via the app on my phone (since my PC is the other side of the room). What would need to plug into where? And how hard would it to be to switch to normal in-game chat on the fly?
I've got my Xbox hooked up to my TV. I want to get all the game audio from that, while chatting through Discord via the app on my phone (since my PC is the other side of the room). What would need to plug into where? And how hard would it to be to switch to normal in-game chat on the fly?
I saw one today during warzone assault. We were attacking the core when someone spawned it. Looked badass but thought it was a waste to use it at the end lol
ZeezbruhTV
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just got 400 kills as a team in assault, lmao. Someone went 69-0.
Triscuitable
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Pool of Radiance. Awesome. Stole that off some chump and had a helluva time with it.
(I put pics in quotes so they don't take up a whole page, right?)
And then, the impossible... The fabled DMR, Gungir armor, and my favorite Guns & Roses album. It's like Christmas!
(I put pics in quotes so they don't take up a whole page, right?)
And then, the impossible... The fabled DMR, Gungir armor, and my favorite Guns & Roses album. It's like Christmas!
Speedy Blue Dude
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How in the heck did that happen. Warzone games can't last more Han 18 minutes... You guys would have to be legit spawn killing them within a 5 seconds of respawning.
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