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Halo 5: Guardians |OT3| Ball Dropped
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FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
Colossus and High Noon would be great maps for Halo 5's sandbox.
From Reach though, hmm.. I would say Countdown, but with radar that map would be ass.
From Reach though, hmm.. I would say Countdown, but with radar that map would be ass.
User 73706
Banned
Progress!
Granted, everything in the torso / midsection from rear view is still a major WIP (and this is more preliminary sketchwork than the final lineart), but it's a fun exercise actually having to design this shit to look decent in three dimensions. I know the proportions are still janky, but I should probably clarify that the shoulder pauldrons are deliberately way bigger from the back - they're "perkier" up front and make up less of the profile, but wrap around further in the back for additional protection / dismemberment prevention, similar to EOD. Depending on how the back stuff gets worked out the rear portion of the shoulders may house some of the thruster compartments, too.
Granted, everything in the torso / midsection from rear view is still a major WIP (and this is more preliminary sketchwork than the final lineart), but it's a fun exercise actually having to design this shit to look decent in three dimensions. I know the proportions are still janky, but I should probably clarify that the shoulder pauldrons are deliberately way bigger from the back - they're "perkier" up front and make up less of the profile, but wrap around further in the back for additional protection / dismemberment prevention, similar to EOD. Depending on how the back stuff gets worked out the rear portion of the shoulders may house some of the thruster compartments, too.
Samurai G0SU
Member
You didnt get a chance to read the update on thursday? 2 maps 1 wz 1 arena. Etc etc.
I'm talking about the tease they end the livestream for the current month's update to prep us for the next update
. Just wild speculation
link1201
Member
Love to see highlands return at the very least the setting.
Samurai G0SU
Member
I'm talking about the tease they end the livestream for the current month's update to prep us for the next update
Oooooh yeah. Haha that flew over my head. Lol sorry.
Yeah hopefully something so goood it gets the cupcakes moist. Strawberry cupcakes to be exact.
Fata1moose
Banned
I'd say Countdown and Highlands are the only decent maps. Powerhouse was never good and Breakpoint is useless without Invasion.
Chittagong
Gold Member
Man I finally did it, one last sniper bullet, two kills
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Chittagong/video/16318025
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Chittagong/video/16318025
Welfare
Member
I remember Powerhouse being decent on one sided objective, and those need to return at some point.
Breakpoint was an Invasion map, but again, it played decent on objective.
Forerunner
Member
I hope they add Reach DMR with bloom.
Fata1moose
Banned
Reach Spire would be fun with altered surroundings, much of that map was designed for jet pack.
Or the Halo 3 BR, when you pick it up you move slower and a sad trombone plays.
I hope they add Reach DMR with bloom.
Or the Halo 3 BR, when you pick it up you move slower and a sad trombone plays.
Triscuitable
Member
Powerhouse would be amazing. That was my favorite map in Reach, bar none. When Reach came to X1 emulation, the first match I played was on that map. Couldn't have been happier.
ZeezbruhTV
Member
I loved powerhouse, id like to see countdown and highlands for sure, maybe zealot even thought its truth esque. Reach's DMR model still blows 343s out of the water.
Deputy Moonman
Member
My favorite reach map hands down was countdown.
Sik's Kingdom map would play really well in halo 5 as well. Print it!
I also liked swordbase. haters gonna hate.
Lol what are teammates for.
Chittagong
Gold Member
Any tips for effective spartan charge usage?
It's such a new mechanic for Halo that I have not used it much until this month, after getting rammed on increasingly often. I've discovered that it works reasonably well in CoD mode, just racing around as fast as I can with right finger on RB ready to twitch BAM! and then finish the combo with a quick shot.
One thing that seems to work quite well is that if you see enemy coming around the corner, you start running to their direction ready to charge the moment they appear.
Another good one seems to be charging into a fight between other players, while they're distracted.
Some players seem to be able to pull of the charge with virtually no acceleration, I'll need to practice that.
It's such a new mechanic for Halo that I have not used it much until this month, after getting rammed on increasingly often. I've discovered that it works reasonably well in CoD mode, just racing around as fast as I can with right finger on RB ready to twitch BAM! and then finish the combo with a quick shot.
One thing that seems to work quite well is that if you see enemy coming around the corner, you start running to their direction ready to charge the moment they appear.
Another good one seems to be charging into a fight between other players, while they're distracted.
Some players seem to be able to pull of the charge with virtually no acceleration, I'll need to practice that.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Wouldn't change a thing.
watching roys rebroadcast now. they look great, and penguin didnt seem to be playing all that good either.
EYEL1NER
Member
I have that happen all the time to me and get frustrated when I try a quick no-notice Spartan Charge and whiff or just regular melee empty air in front of their face. I know it isn't the most ideal training environment because of lag but I have been using Grifball to practice Spartan Charges lately, trying to get a feel for how minimal of movement you need or the maximum space between two bodies.
YourExWife
Member
Everybody always says they loved countdown. Everybody should probably mention they're referring to MLG Countdown.
Considering how countdown in any other respect is fucking terrible, especially the non-MLG weapon layout, non-MLG spawns, and radar. Outside of everyone's nostalgia playlist, that map is a cancer.
Considering how countdown in any other respect is fucking terrible, especially the non-MLG weapon layout, non-MLG spawns, and radar. Outside of everyone's nostalgia playlist, that map is a cancer.
Samurai G0SU
Member
Still no
love.
ivory tower
kappa
Prinz Eugn
Member
But Halo 3 was the halo that came out when I was between the ages of 13-16 and is therefore untouchably great and awesome!!!!! Leading is fun and consistent!!
Realtalk: If implemented, it should be the only REQ that refunds you energy if you pick it.
Boo this guy! Who is this guy anyway? Change your avatar I forget who you are forever.
Samurai G0SU
Member
backflip10019
Member
Oh my godddd quitters UGH
sir_dany12
Member
GringoSuave89
Banned
Was playing BTB, and my team had (what I assume was) a couple, boy and girl. The chick died with sniper, and I picked it up and got a few kills. She then decides to respawn and stand right in front of me, expecting me to give it back. I don't think so. Shot her in the head and kept playing.
After game, the dude decides to message me and tell me I'm reported. Okay
After game, the dude decides to message me and tell me I'm reported. Okay
YourExWife
Member
Forerunner
Member
Yes, this update is smaller compared to others we have got.
GringoSuave89
Banned
damn, wonder when we'll see it used in a WR attempt.
Rockslider's tricks for CE are amazing. Question is, is this going to be any easier than the goddamn bridge descent that's kicking my ass.
Fata1moose
Banned
Wut. We've never had 2 maps before and we don't have the full changelog yet.
I didn't know there was another person from Colorado on HaloGAF.
It's unfortunate it was G0SU.
<3
Nah, the Rqs are weak but two maps is pretty good. I think the only other tie that's happened is when one of them was an Assault version of an existing Warzone map? It's not an exciting update, but it's not small.
Forerunner
Member
I'll compare it to the last update we had. Hammer Storm. It came with one new map, but as well as some new game types. It also came with 44 new req items. This update is two new maps and 33 new req items. Personally, I put new game modes over a new map(s) any day. New game modes add more content than a new map. I'm actually fine with the number of maps already and I'd like to see an expansion on other things (game modes, Firefight, and etc). I mean there is nothing wrong with this update and I'm sure a lot of hard work went into it. However, personally, I just prefer other type of content right now. Hopefully that explains it better.
Samurai G0SU
Member
Now peril in fear as G0SU is in the shadows of colorado.. All around you. Haunting. Watching. Waiting....
Okay nm this is getting too creepy for my own liking. As if im gonna hunt you down, The Hand ninja style.
Edit quick:
Quick someone photo shot mister chiefs face into a ninja from daredevil season 2. Thnx.
Okay nm this is getting too creepy for my own liking. As if im gonna hunt you down, The Hand ninja style.
Edit quick:
Quick someone photo shot mister chiefs face into a ninja from daredevil season 2. Thnx.
>=D
Haha just seen the thread you got it from. Hyped for QB but I'd very much like my PC code. Not a fan of how MS is handling their PC store so far, doesn't give me much hope for future stuff like Halo Wars 2.
No pre-load, still waiting on code, can't pre-order if you didn't buy XB1 version. Not going live at midnight US. Hopefully it improves.
Colorado be tainted now.
Wow. Some of the stuff people are pulling off in Forge is insane. How randomly amazing.
Triscuitable
Member
Got banned from Arena after finishing a Warzone game.
What the hell is going on, 343? This is completely fucking unacceptable. This is the second time it's happened within the last five days.
What the hell is going on, 343? This is completely fucking unacceptable. This is the second time it's happened within the last five days.
Forerunner
Member
Sure the guy was a smurf, but still the first time having a Bronze in a match lol. He was partied with the Diamond player.
SmartWaffles
Member
I'll be pissed if they promised UI updates but still no post-game medals and lobby improvements.
Welfare
Member
We are also getting sandbox + weapon updates and some Arena and Warzone tuning, plus more along with this update. REQ amount is smaller, but hopefully the non REQ updates are substantial.
Being beaten by a bronze rank player must have been embarrassing for the players that did not know that bronze player was using a smurf account.
Forerunner
Member
I'm hoping the sandbox weapon update is something substantial, but it really comes down to what they are changing. Same goes for the UI, it sounds good but I'll wait until I see it tomorrow with the live steam. Sandbox and UI changes are needed, so we'll see. Hopefully it's good stuff, but I'll make sure to keep my expectations in check.
SmartWaffles
Member
We should start thinking about OT4 now.
|OT4| Remembrance of Bloom
|OT4| Remembrance of Bloom