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Halo 5: Guardians |OT2| All Hail The Conquering Hero
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FUNKNOWN iXi
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Fair enough then lol. Have you tried the Caster with proximity shots that shoots out needles btw? Seems interesting, haven't used it enough to really form an opinion on it, but it could be what the PC should be replaced with, or the one that shoots two at a time! The double-shot Caster is really good.
Ramirez is right, just ask on the proscene.
the Storm Rifle was just after a couple of days the go to recommended auto rifle on the map.
Slayer on truth is easy peasy if your team runs at least 2 guys with BR/SR.
The SR is incredibly strong, I'm not suggesting it really is overpowered, but it is deadly and IMO it is prominent and showing in the higher class games
the Storm Rifle was just after a couple of days the go to recommended auto rifle on the map.
Slayer on truth is easy peasy if your team runs at least 2 guys with BR/SR.
The SR is incredibly strong, I'm not suggesting it really is overpowered, but it is deadly and IMO it is prominent and showing in the higher class games
Didn't care for the Needler version, but yes, the 2 shot would be pad worthy.
The SR is a Tier 1 weapon so it spawns 20 seconds after being picked up.
The shotgun is a Tier 2 so there's only 1 of them and it's a non-static respawn so will only respawn after the ammo is depleted or it's despawned.
If it were Tier 2 there'd only ever be one of the map which would be an improvement.
Anecdotally, I barely ever see the Storm Rifle used in Warzone or things like BTB. I think this probably hits on the difference between casual and high level Halo play in the Slayer or Team Arena modes. At Diamond or above, I can see things like weapon or map issues become amplified because every little bit helps, whether it's some easily campable area, a weapon that kills faster than others, a power up that does too much damage.
The question becomes, how do you balance design decision changes between hardcore high level play and casual low skill play. Certain things can become amplified.
The question becomes, how do you balance design decision changes between hardcore high level play and casual low skill play. Certain things can become amplified.
Nerfing the SR certainly wouldn't impact low level play to any meaningful degree.
Prinz Eugn
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Yeah, thanks to the double whammy of getting an elite controller and the new settings unlocked in-game recently. I think I'm finally getting over it though and finding a decent sweet spot, though I'm afraid what works well for Warzone doesn't really work well for Arena since WZ has so much long range shooting comparatively.
Can't reiterate enough how un-fun boss stealing makes normal Warzone. If both teams are there having an all out fight then have at it, but when one lone guy you have no hope of cutting off pops the boss, it makes the mode feel broken and punishing for no reason. This time I was on the receiving end, but I've been the one to steal and win the game for us and it still feels broken, unless it was the other teams fault for somehow letting this happen:
http://xboxclips.com/Glass+Dallas/9a7feaf9-74dd-4e1b-b37d-2d092b07311f
http://xboxclips.com/Glass+Dallas/9a7feaf9-74dd-4e1b-b37d-2d092b07311f
Samurai G0SU
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If u have a bad ping. Ur aim will feel off regardless. Ive noticed that couple weeks back.
Sucks. But im gonna own u.
Sucks. But im gonna own u.
jizzlobber
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What?
That's not a teabag at all!
Like I said, don't shake the berries, spamming the crouch button shakes the berries... You need to dunk them in, stand over the visor and long, smooth crouches from high apex to low apex.
I'm going to make a video tutorial because the art is lost, everyone seems to just shake like they are having a fit.
jizzlobber
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I think it should be more powerful than the AR as its a pick up... And there's enough of them for both teams.
Also, the wont necessarily go on a spree because of it.
It's a good weapon, don't make it a bad one or everyone will just stick with loadouts.
Tbf thats probably less the skill gap and more the fact that BTB and Warzone maps are huge with super long sightlines. The SR doesn't really fit, besides in armouries or whatever.
ATOMICJORGE
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Someone was very upset after a game, still dont know what they said, but my Taco message infuriated them further perhaps?
Translation: Only with rocket launchers or you are a Noob
F*cking pussy you suck my d*ck
2v2 pussy
Or are you a pussy?
Hahaha this kids make me laugh a lot we have a name for them in Mexico "NIÑO RATA" or Rat Kid in English
We call them Sudds in the states.
ATOMICJORGE
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Just a reminder today at 8:45 PM CST the Speedrunner ProAceJoker it's going to do a Speedrun of the Halo 4 campaign on Legendary for the event Awesome Games Done Quick 2016 (AGDQ)
I really want to see this run but IMO Halo 2 it's more fun to watch like the legendary run by Mr Monopoli at AGDQ 2014
Here is the link for the official Twitch channel: http://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick
I really want to see this run but IMO Halo 2 it's more fun to watch like the legendary run by Mr Monopoli at AGDQ 2014
Here is the link for the official Twitch channel: http://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick
True. But I think at the Onyx level, things that probably don't affect Gold players, become amplified. I remember from beta, Ram said hardly anyone used the Prophets Bane at his level, but in the garbage tiers, you could easily get a killing frenzy with it.
So Storm Rifle being strong and used effectively may go unnoticed but against teams in high Diamond, Onyx, the players have probably found it's very powerful and easy-to-use with a quick respawn. Jem is right that nerfing it won't really affect low level players much. Maybe a solution is like they said, changing up where it spawns, removing it from some maps and replacing it with something else or maybe nerfing it is the only thing.
ElzarTheBam
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Forerunner
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Easily the best WZ game I've had (not performance wise). We were losing pretty bad at the start and people started quitting; mid game we got the lead back but then they got the kill on Warden and got the lead. It just ended in a brawl!
link1201
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I didn't know they were doing Halo 4. It'll be neat to see it on top of the Twitch most viewed games.
Thanks
ATOMICJORGE
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I'm on the private twitch chat for AGDQ 2016 if you want to be part of it just post me
your Twitch username and I will add you!
your Twitch username and I will add you!
Samurai G0SU
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Man getting used to thr paddles is tough business
ATOMICJORGE
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Congratulations 343 Industries and Microsoft you win today!
Halo 4 looks so good for a 360 game. I am pretty sure Microsoft made a deal with the devil for that game lol. Since the devil loves COD, though, they had to implement loadouts and stuff.
ATOMICJORGE
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He is playing the MCC version not the 360 one
Poodlestrike
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Still applies.
Hell, it looks pretty good for a X1 game, now that I stop and think about it.
link1201
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I can never follow them. It gives me a headache just trying to keep up.
ATOMICJORGE
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Like I said if you want to talk on the private chat room only for members of NeoGAF just post me your Twitch username and I will add you !
!ATOMICJORGE
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Fun fact: the name of the achievement for completing the Halo 4 campaign on Legendary difficulty under 3 hours on the Xbox One is "You're Joking" is named in honor of ProAceJoker when he had the WR
Breakout is messed. At least 3 matches of my placement ones were lost because some idiot decides to betray the rest of us and get booted or quit. I don't get their ban algorithms. Is there no way to immediately boot someone when they betray 5 seconds into match without anyone else having fired a shot?
ATOMICJORGE
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The best Halo run it's the Halo 2 legendary run from Mr Monopoli at AGDQ 2014!
Fata1moose
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I finished silver packs! Had 69 rare REQS left, but they must all be tied to commendations, way more than I thought. Now the true journey for Mk IV begins.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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After last night I don't wanna talk about breakout right now...
Fucking no OHK with the flag...I can't adapt, I won't change...poor me.
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Yep screw the quitters, betrayers and all that. If it's ranked give em hell.
While I'm at it a few others that you know would be raging after these events
Delicious.
The Real Napsta
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How do you know when you are done?
The first two reqs which are permanent only give you req points.
Forerunner
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The choke is real! I didnt know what to do. I wanted to melee, but my teammates were throwing nades so I didnt want to die to those. So I tried a sticky and failed, should have just used frag nades. Guess Ill just take all those assists!
Garrett 2U
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Man the UI for custom games is so broken.
Bookmarked maps don't load properly in the menu and games don't start sometimes leaving no options clickable.
But overall, I'm having a lot of fun with these Forge maps. Can't wait for the next round of updates!
Bookmarked maps don't load properly in the menu and games don't start sometimes leaving no options clickable.
But overall, I'm having a lot of fun with these Forge maps. Can't wait for the next round of updates!
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