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[The Flash]

Hey Stinkles, I'm going back and playing through Halo 4 right now and have a question? Can you comment on Del Rio's douche factor and provide an explanation as to what could've caused it?

 

[Fahzgoolin]

Hey Stinkles, I'm going back and playing through Halo 4 right now and have a question? Can you comment on Del Rio's douche factor and provide an explanation as to what could've caused it?

They needed plot/character tension.

 

[The Flash]

They needed plot/character tension.

 

[Forerunner]

Spoiler

I just wanted to use this gif.

 

[BizzyBum]

Niceee, I think I'm going to switch to PC gaming in 1 or 2 years.

Yup, and now with Microsoft integrating Xbox and Windows it makes more sense now than ever.

 

[op_ivy]

this engine handles large battles with huge environments filled with enemies without dropping frames. so why is the warzone fly in/out performance so rubbish?

 

[The Flash]

Spoiler

I just wanted to use this gif.

 

[Samurai G0SU]

Spoiler

I just wanted to use this gif.

Love it every time i see it.

 

[SmartWaffles]

this engine handles large battles with huge environments filled with enemies without dropping frames. so why is the warzone fly in/out performance so rubbish?

I think that has something to do with lag, I can predict how a match would perform just by looking at the flying in sequence.

 

[Fata1moose]

We were told 15 maps, and 6 Warzone - that doesn't mean we were owed 9 Arena maps. I imagine Tidal, Parallax and Glacier (the latter two weren't in base game, and were added with Forge release) all contribute to the count.

Empty palettes should not count towards DLC maps. They'd still be below the WZ count.

 

[The Flash]

Are we expecting more Warzone maps?

 

[Fata1moose]

Are we expecting more Warzone maps?

At least 1 assault map for Sanctum.

After that if they're doing more maps, I hope they focus on Arena. Warzone has enough maps.

 

[The Flash]

I just need them to make a replacement for Raid on Apex. Can't stand that map.

 

[Akai__]

It was 18+ maps and not 15. Read the "Halo 5 went gold" blog post.

 

[Fata1moose]

It was 18+ maps and not 15. Read the "Halo 5 went gold" blog post.

And we got 11.

I don't mean to sound entitled, the maps were free. Yet when they make such claims I expect them to stick with it. Or at the very least be more transparent about what the figures mean.

 

[blue_phazon]

It was 18+ maps and not 15. Read the "Halo 5 went gold" blog post.

And we got 11.

I don't mean to sound entitled, the maps were free. Yet when they make such claims I expect them to stick with it. Or at the very least be more transparent about what the figures mean.

And we got 18+ because they counted the forge maps. Nowhere does it say 18+ original, dev made maps.

Let it go, people.

 

[Fata1moose]

And we got 18+ because they counted the forge maps. Nowhere does it say 18+ original, dev made maps.

Let it go, people.

They framed it as DLC. Forge maps aren't DLC.

 

[Dinokill]

Are the servers down for anyone?

 

[Akai__]

And we got 18+ because they counted the forge maps. Nowhere does it say 18+ original, dev made maps.

Let it go, people.

By that logic they could say the next Halo game will have 1000+ maps after release, because Forgers did those. I won't let it go, until 343i oficially comments on it, which they didn't do once. Either step up your communication or don't claim these things.

I don't mean to sound entitled, the maps were free. Yet when they make such claims I expect them to stick with it. Or at the very least be more transparent about what the figures mean.

Exactly.

 

[belushy]

DLC maps have been average to terrible anyway. (The arena ones at least)

I don't care that they lied, but they need to do better with map design either way.

 

[Nowise10]

And we got 18+ because they counted the forge maps. Nowhere does it say 18+ original, dev made maps.

Let it go, people.

Ya fuck those people who thought they were getting actual maps. Those idiots

 

[Triscuitable]

Threads been slowling down, whatcha guys been up to? Havent posted in awhile.

Real life smacked me across the face and said "go do other stuff".

Spoiler

I just wanted to use this gif.

Still the king of Halo gifs.

 

[Fata1moose]

DLC maps have been average to terrible anyway. (The arena ones at least)

I don't care that they lied, but they need to do better with map design either way.

The symmetric maps have been good. While their asymmetric maps have been poor. Far too many small corridors.

 

[Akai__]

DLC maps have been average to terrible anyway. (The arena ones at least)

I don't care that they lied, but they need to do better with map design either way.

That, too. Riptide, Overgrowth and Torque all feel like they tossed their Competetive Arena mindset out of the window and completely forget how to do maps that actually play well with Halo 5's settings.

 

[Trup1aya]

BTB maps definately counted. Just like the launch Breakout maps did.

Best we can do is hope that future PR is more straight forward.

Anyway, I want an arena map based on Sactum. It looks SOOO good.

 

[Madness]

I don't know just imagine what a shitshow matchmaking in H5 would be if they allowed split screen and guest accounts. 2-3 new players quitting after going down leaving you alone, quitting in Warzone etc. Obviously better to have it then not, let the people who need split screen worry about frames. But won't shed tears if split screen gone for good.

 

[Fata1moose]

I don't know just imagine what a shitshow matchmaking in H5 would be if they allowed split screen and guest accounts. 2-3 new players quitting after going down leaving you alone, quitting in Warzone etc. Obviously better to have it then not, let the people who need split screen worry about frames. But won't shed tears if split screen gone for good.

Never forget.

I'm not going to say it's a good thing split screen is gone, but I'm personally happy about it.

 

[Nowise10]

I don't know just imagine what a shitshow matchmaking in H5 would be if they allowed split screen and guest accounts. 2-3 new players quitting after going down leaving you alone, quitting in Warzone etc. Obviously better to have it then not, let the people who need split screen worry about frames. But won't shed tears if split screen gone for good.

Only allow splitscreen in Campaign/Custom games/Social playlist. Honestly I do not care if people are crap in social modes where we're just playing for fun, and not to do the best.

Not sure if it was already like that with past Halo's, as I only ever used splitsceen when playing campaign.

 

[blue_phazon]

They framed it as DLC. Forge maps aren't DLC.

I think they definitely counted the BTB maps cause they were created "in-house."

By that logic they could say the next Halo game will have 1000+ maps after release, because Forgers did those. I won't let it go, until 343i oficially comments on it, which they didn't do once. Either step up your communication or don't claim these things.

I just don't see any other way. They had to have included the BTB maps cause those had some involvement from 343.

It's not that I wouldn't want 18+ dev maps, but I'm just pessimistic given the situation of them not saying anything about it.

Ya fuck those people who thought they were getting actual maps. Those idiots

I didn't say that?

My whole point is that we got shafted, and there's nothing we can do about it cause it's not like they can pull out 6 or 7 whatever new dev maps out of their ass

 

[BizzyBum]

Only 69 more Mongoose kills before I get that comm. Should have it just in time for Halo 6.

 

[Trup1aya]

I don't know just imagine what a shitshow matchmaking in H5 would be if they allowed split screen and guest accounts. 2-3 new players quitting after going down leaving you alone, quitting in Warzone etc. Obviously better to have it then not, let the people who need split screen worry about frames. But won't shed tears if split screen gone for good.

i doubt people would go into ranked matches with their low skilled Splitscreen buddies. And if they are playing with a Crappy friend, I doubt they'd care enough about winning to rampantly quit out of Warzone matches.

 

[YourExWife]

Good job team, we did our best!

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/MyExWlFE/video/19585884

 

[Fata1moose]

Good job team, we did our best!

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/MyExWlFE/video/19585884

I didn't know there was a "Memories of Master Chief Collection" update.

 

[blue_phazon]

Good job team, we did our best!

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/MyExWlFE/video/19585884

The bright side is you got xp for 30 seconds of loading screens

 

[Akai__]

I just don't see any other way. They had to have included the BTB maps cause those had some involvement from 343.

It's not that I wouldn't want 18+ dev maps, but I'm just pessimistic given the situation of them not saying anything about it.

Pretty sure Tom French confirmed that 343i is not counting Forge maps.

Here you go: https://twitter.com/pardontomfrench/status/690714981508202496

 

[blue_phazon]

Pretty sure Tom French confirmed that 343i is not counting Forge maps.

Yeah but he could have meant the community maps like the newer breakout maps, infection, grifball, etc.

The btb forge maps were being made even before launch (I think?)

 

[SmartWaffles]

Good job team, we did our best!

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/MyExWlFE/video/19585884

JiP is great! /s

 

[YourExWife]

JiP is great! /s

Pretty sure this is Tashi's fault.

 

[Samurai G0SU]

Round 1 : kill promethians
Round 2 : kill promethians
Round 3 : defend the temple
Round 4 : kill ghosts
Round 5 : defend the 3 things*

Man. What an easy game of ff. Love it. I think i have like a 80% win on sanctum. Covie map is life.

 

[BizzyBum]

HCS on

 

[sir_dany12]

Round 1 : kill promethians
Round 2 : kill promethians
Round 3 : defend the temple
Round 4 : kill ghosts
Round 5 : defend the 3 things*

Man. What an easy game of ff. Love it. I think i have like a 80% win on sanctum. Covie map is life.

Just get gud. Jesus.

 

[EYEL1NER]

Round 1 : kill promethians
Round 2 : kill promethians
Round 3 : defend the temple
Round 4 : kill ghosts
Round 5 : defend the 3 things*

Man. What an easy game of ff. Love it. I think i have like a 80% win on sanctum. Covie map is life.

I love that one and also have a decent record on it. I also like the ending wave where you have to destroy the Phantom.

 

[Samurai G0SU]

Just get gud. Jesus.

Sorry dany!!!!!! I am wood tier remember?

I love that one and also have a decent record on it. I also like the ending wave where you have to destroy the Phantom.

Yes that one is one of the most easiest. Killed one with a ghost once.

 

[Forerunner]

My FF match looked like this:

Round 1: Defend the armory

Thanks for wasting my time.

 

[Samurai G0SU]

I have 100% loss at the urban one. Defending the 3 crystals at round 2. Thnx.

 

[GringoSuave89]

Not really a great feeling when, on R4 generator defense on Darkstar, the announcer can't even keep up with how quickly it fails

 

[blue_phazon]

My FF match looked like this:

Round 1: Defend the armory

Thanks for wasting my time.

If it prometheans, I found a pretty good method. Of course, it requires staying alive enough to get some splinter nades.

Basically it's just chaining splinters!

Use a splinter to kill some soldiers, pick up their splinters, and repeat. I last pretty long by myself once. Long enough for my teammates to actually come inside and help.

 

[Forerunner]

If it prometheans, I found a pretty good method. Of course, it requires staying alive enough to get some splinter nades.

Basically it's just chaining splinters!

Use a splinter to kill some soldiers, pick up their splinters, and repeat. I last pretty long by myself once. Long enough for my teammates to actually come inside and help.

All my teammates were SR 20 or less. The AI from the campaign would have been more useful than them.

 

[sir_dany12]

Sorry dany!!!!!! I am wood tier remember?



Yes that one is one of the most easiest. Killed one with a ghost once.

We need to play again <3

 

[Triscuitable]

Not really a great feeling when, on R4 generator defense on Darkstar, the announcer can't even keep up with how quickly it fails

For defense missions, objectives need double the health or half the enemies, because those are frickin' unmanageable, even with a good team.