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[RedSparrows]

I'd love to pull a long streak like your invincible. I bet that felt good! Was it vehicle based?

Nope, all on foot. DMR/SMG > DMR/RL > DMR/Answer (off my poor friend's corpse) > DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR.

Felt so good. Kinda game where everyone you find is looking the wrong way, or when they fight back, you just nail in the blink of an eye. Got an Ultra Wraith kill too.

It's not quite such a great feeling as previous streaks, as Warzone is that bit less serious. But on the flipside, outside BTB I ain't never getting anything above a Running Riot, ever. Even that's a once-in-a-blue-moon thing.

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

Nope, all on foot. DMR/SMG > DMR/RL > DMR/Answer (off my poor friend's corpse) > DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR.

Felt so good. Kinda game where everyone you find is looking the wrong way, or when they fight back, you just nail in the blink of an eye. Got an Ultra Wraith kill too.

It's not quite such a great feeling as previous streaks, as Warzone is that bit less serious. But on the flipside, outside BTB I ain't never getting anything above a Running Riot, ever. Even that's a once-in-a-blue-moon thing.

Damn is all I can say, you got work done there mate. Love me the DMR, sucks it's such a late WZ unlock and non-starting weapon in arena.

 

[Fuchsdh]

This game has probably taken a lot of peoples' money. It might have sold less than the other Halos, but I'm fairly certain they made up for it with the req packs.

I don't think there's any way selling X number of REQ packs equals the 2+ million copies they apparently didn't sell compared to previous games. But it certainly justifies continuing iteration on the game and perhaps broadening its hooks to keep players invested and pumping money in (which I think is probably the reason we're getting Warzone Firefight at all. Someone at 343 went to MS and showed them REQ performance and said 'and there are all these people who want a PvE mode where they will use these', and MS saw enough dollar signs to make it worthwhile.)

 

[op_ivy]

we getting news of some sort today?

new halo worlds shwag?

 

[RedSparrows]

I don't think there's any way selling X number of REQ packs equals the 2+ million copies they apparently didn't sell compared to previous games. But it certainly justifies continuing iteration on the game and perhaps broadening its hooks to keep players invested and pumping money in (which I think is probably the reason we're getting Warzone Firefight at all. Someone at 343 went to MS and showed them REQ performance and said 'and there are all these people who want a PvE mode where they will use these', and MS saw enough dollar signs to make it worthwhile.)

Yeah, Firefight is a Good Thing and you'd think the gamer brains at MS/343 would think 'Yes, we'd like it if we could', but add in the REQ sales and the Suit Brains go 'Firefight is a Good Thing' and bingo.

 

[Fuchsdh]

Yeah, Firefight is a Good Thing and you'd think the gamer brains at MS/343 would think 'Yes, we'd like it if we could', but add in the REQ sales and the Suit Brains go 'Firefight is a Good Thing' and bingo.

Of course, this is all predicated on the idea that Warzone Firefight will feature REQs, but given that maps seen are likely more Warzone map remixes and Warzone's in the name, I feel pretty confident on that score

 

[The Jackdog]

i think firefight, if you can use reqs, and if they offer a "req refill pack" or something to purchase, will cause a pretty big bump in sales of those packs.

im also the person that thinks they should announce the game as free in june at e3, along with another 6 months of support, so i might just be combining pipe dreams.

but with retail sales drying up by then i feel like thats the move to support further development. Inject the userbase with fresh blood, new players have a wealth of content, etc.

 

[The Real Napsta]

i think firefight, if you can use reqs, and if they offer a "req refill pack" or something to purchase, will cause a pretty big bump in sales of those packs.

im also the person that thinks they should announce the game as free in june at e3, along with another 6 months of support, so i might just be combining pipe dreams.

but with retail sales drying up by then i feel like thats the move to support further development. Inject the userbase with fresh blood, new players have a wealth of content, etc.

I could see them making it GWG somewhere down the line.

 

[Fuchsdh]

I don't see them doing it until the game's a year out at least.

 

[The Real Napsta]

I have bought the standard edition of the game, the limited collectors edition, 100+ silver and gold packs, the Arena REQ bundle and all the sales and advertisement that come from my subscribers on my channel, you can really say that I have done my part to promote and help the game

Spoiler

And that I have spent a lot of money too lol

I had no idea you had a yt channel, cool.

 

[link1201]

we getting news of some sort today?

new halo worlds shwag?

I hope its something cool. I haven't seen anything announced yet though.

 

[BizzyBum]

Good lord, we got the HCS Finals this weekend AND I forgot Final Round is this weekend as well (first major SFV tourney for Capcom Cup)

So hype

 

[singhr1]

NEWS DAY #2

Get the Spartan’s Armory REQ Pack, Unlock New REQs

As some of you may have spotted floating around in the REQ Store last week, there’s a new REQ Pack available to check out! The Spartan’s Armory REQ Pack has a high chance of granting REQs specifically from content updates, such as Infinity’s Armory and Hammer Storm, 14 all new weapon skins and the coveted 343 Industries Assault Rifle and Magnum skins, previously exclusive to members of the studio! The pack is available now until midnight PT this Sunday, Mar. 20, and can be purchased in-game for 80,000 RP or $9.99 on the Xbox Store. Here are some of the brand new REQs you may find when opening the pack!

Blue Team Assault Rifle and Magnum Weapon Skin: Emblazoned with the symbol of the legendary Blue Team. Olly olly oxen free, Spartans!

Noble Team Assault Rifle and Magnum Weapon Skin: Can’t wait for the Memories of Reach content update in April? Get your nostalgic kick now with the Noble Team Assault Rifle and Magnum Weapon skins.

Spirit of Fire Assault Rifle and Magnum Weapon Skin: Exitus Acta Probat. Represent the crew of the Spirit of Fire with its phoenix symbol.

Fireteam Osiris Assault Rifle and Magnum Weapon Skin: Navy, Army, ODST and Oni. Only the best are tasked with the most secretive of missions.

343 Industries Assault Rifle and Magnum Weapon Skin: Don the mantle of responsibility and deliver lead using the 343 Industries Assault Rifle and Magnum skins!

For those of you who prefer physical discs, Amazon will also be running a special promotion starting Friday from 9 a.m. to midnight PT on Sunday: $20 off the Standard and Limited editions of Halo 5: Guardians plus three Gold REQ Packs thrown in for free. They also have you covered if you’ve been eyeing the Arena REQ Bundle, available for 50% off!

http://news.xbox.com/2016/03/17/get-ready-for-the-halo-world-championship-2016/

 

[link1201]

Sweet we get 343 skins.

 

[Ramirez]

Did they just confirm 2 updates for April?

 

[link1201]

Did they just confirm 2 updates for April?

Where?

 

[jfoul]

Is this armor also available? Are all of these skins exclusive to this limited time req pack, like before?

 

[Ramirez]

Where?

The Noble Team skin says if you can't wait for "Memories of Reach" in April.

 

[singhr1]

Did they just confirm 2 updates for April?

Hm, I guess so.

Also threw in that Spirit of Fire skin, cause why not

 

[blue_phazon]

Um. I just purchased the Spartan pack with real money and nothing happened....

I even got the confirmation email from MS that I bought it. Yet there's no packs to open, and the Spartan Pack is still listed in the REQ store

EDIT: nvm it showed up now. Looks like you only get 5 things. So you're gonna have to buy it multiple times to get everything....

Unless of course they include these new skins in the normal REQ pool

 

[Fuchsdh]

The Noble Team skin says if you can't wait for "Memories of Reach" in April.

Wouldn't particularly surprise me, as we had enough monthly updates to take us to June which is where they stopped making promises, and it sounded like this months update was slipping but never mentioned it disrupting the other launches.

Huzzah for actually having discipline and saving up my REQ points

 

[link1201]

The Noble Team skin says if you can't wait for "Memories of Reach" in April.

Awesome works for me. I Read right over that bit.

 

[IHaveIce]

well since I have everything else I get the 343 skins

 

[link1201]

Is this armor also available? Are all of these skins exclusive to this limited time req pack, like before?

Isn't this what you get for watching?

 

[jfoul]

I'm guessing you need to watch with the Xbox Live Events Interactive app (XLEi)

Earlier this week, we shared where and when fans can tune-in to watch the playoffs starting at 9 a.m. PT on Friday and Saturday, followed by the Finals at 4 p.m. PT on Sunday – don’t forget to tune-in during the Finals to receive the free Halo World Championship REQ Pack and watch the world premiere of Warzone Firefight! Below is the full schedule and a few more special things planned going into the weekend!

Isn't this what you get for watching?

Looks like it, after reading up on it more.

I have everything in the game, and 180k saved for the next content launch. I suppose the 343i skins are worth 80k.

 

[E92 M3]

Sucks the Boomco pistol isn't in there.

 

[Poodlestrike]

FUCK

Okay, now I need to get... 67k reqs by Sunday.

And finish an engineering models II lab.

And engineering models II homework.

And a logic control lab.

And a logic control take home exam.

...

Let's do this.

 

[IHaveIce]

yup just got the 343 pistol and AR

 

[Strider]

I have like 230k req points hyyyyyype

 

[Fuchsdh]

I'm guessing you need to watch with the Xbox Live Events Interactive app (XLEi)





Looks like it, after reading up on it more. I have everything in this game, wonder if the 80k pack is worth it. I suppose I would get the 343i weapon skins.

Can watch via Twitch too as long as it's on Xbox.

 

[op_ivy]

NEWS DAY #2








http://news.xbox.com/2016/03/17/get-ready-for-the-halo-world-championship-2016/

sweet. i'll buy a pack (or two) and try to grind for a third

Did they just confirm 2 updates for April?

i always assumed we would. they delayed march, which doesnt necessarily mean all subsequent releases are also delayed.

 

[blue_phazon]

FUCK

Okay, now I need to get... 67k reqs by Sunday.

And finish an engineering models II lab.

And engineering models II homework.

And a logic control lab.

And a logic control take home exam.

...

Let's do this.

Unless you have everything unlocked, you're not guranteed anything. The pack gets you 5 random reqs with a good chance of new stuff. For me, only 2 reqs out of 5 were new weapon skins. The other stuff was armor/stance/assassinations/etc that were from older updates

 

[ZeezbruhTV]

80k req points for 2 weapon skins and 5kx3 RP cards? so no worth it lol

 

[blue_phazon]

80k req points for 2 weapon skins and 5kx3 RP cards? so no worth it lol

It's random. Perhaps you'll get all 5 as new weapon skins lol

 

[ZeezbruhTV]

It's random. Perhaps you'll get all 5 as new weapon skins lol

Bought 3 packs, every time 2 weapon skins and 3 5k cards.

 

[op_ivy]

are the new hcs armors in this pack?

 

[IHaveIce]

80k req points for 2 weapon skins and 5kx3 RP cards? so no worth it lol

what? I just got mine pack with 3 new skins at least and 2 emblems

 

[E92 M3]

Wait, it's just random stuff with a chance for 343 skins?

 

[jfoul]

80k req points for 2 weapon skins and 5kx3 RP cards? so no worth it lol

Did you get the 343i skins from the first 80k pack? I'm assuming you have everything unlocked up to the current content.

 

[Ade]

Had all reqs. Bought 5 new packs. Each pak was 2 skins, 15k reqs

 

[jfoul]

are the new hcs armors in this pack?

Look like they come from a free req pack if you watch HCS on your XB1.

 

[Feel the Swift]

I'm hoping all of these get added to the normal REQ pool...not trying to buy more than one.

Sucks the Boomco pistol isn't in there.

I just got that in a gold pack last night..

 

[Trup1aya]

I don't think there's any way selling X number of REQ packs equals the 2+ million copies they apparently didn't sell compared to previous games. But it certainly justifies continuing iteration on the game and perhaps broadening its hooks to keep players invested and pumping money in (which I think is probably the reason we're getting Warzone Firefight at all. Someone at 343 went to MS and showed them REQ performance and said 'and there are all these people who want a PvE mode where they will use these', and MS saw enough dollar signs to make it worthwhile.)

I think it's certainly plausible that , over time, the Req system will make up for the lower sales . Never underestimate the power of whales. There are undoubtedly plenty individuals who spent enough to but quite a few copies of H5 and that's revenue that isn't split with retailers.

 

[link1201]

Bought this pack via mobile phone and I only got 15, 000 req points...boo!

Should have known.better. lol

 

[CalamityPixel]

They met :O

 

[jfoul]

Had all reqs. Bought 5 new packs. Each pak was 2 skins, 15k reqs

Fuck, I hope all of these skins aren't exclusive to this pack. 80K is a lot to only get 2 per pack.

 

[Fuchsdh]

I think it's certainly plausible that , over time, the Req system will make up for the lower sales . Never underestimate the power of whales. There are undoubtedly plenty individuals who spent enough to but quite a few copies of H5 and that's revenue that isn't split with retailers.

I'm not underestimating them, I just don't think it's enough to make up for something like $100 million in gross sales. But, as you point out, there are certainly benefits to that income beyond pure dollar amounts, such as the fact that it doesn't rely on external distribution, it's lower-cost content with higher returns that traditional DLC, and that it's probably a steadier source of income versus the usual long-term dropoff in sales. I'm certainly not concerned about Halo as a franchise.

Plus, I don't think I've actually seen that many people really upset with the system (aside from the emblem walls and the RNG factors.) 343 managed to make an unbalanced multiplayer system feel fair and not pay-to-win. That means they can probably expand the system in future installments without worrying about alienating the core group of people who are generally going to always buy a Halo game.

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

80k req points for 2 weapon skins and 5kx3 RP cards? so no worth it lol

Had all reqs. Bought 5 new packs. Each pak was 2 skins, 15k reqs

Only 2 weapon skins despite the description saying:

I was expecting the, y'know.. "5 rare or better visual customization from our post-launch support" but I guess they forgot the "Oh, and screw you if you have everything unlocked! Enjoy this 15k RP for your 80k though!"

What a load of crud.


EDIT:

They're taking gamertags in this Reddit thread for those who received 15k RP back from the Spartan's Armory Pack.

 

[jfoul]

Only 2 weapon skins despite the description saying:

I was expecting the, y'know.. "5 rare or better visual customization from our post-launch support" but I guess they forgot the "Oh, and screw you if you have everything unlocked! Enjoy this 15k RP for your 80k though!"

What a load of crud.

Gross, I'm keeping my points.

I know why they would do this, but it's a bad look. I have a feeling these will be available later in gold packs.

 

[E92 M3]

I'm hoping all of these get added to the normal REQ pool...not trying to buy more than one.



I just got that in a gold pack last night..

Yeah, but I gave up on RNG giving it to me lol.

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Sucks they couldn't just do some guaranteed items like they did earlier.