This is why I only read the first one. I didn't like meandering around for 75-90% of the book only for the plot to take off in the last couple dozen pages, if even that. Mendicant Bias going on a rampage probably should have kicked off act two instead of the first some 275-300 pages explaining retcons that didn't need to happen and didn't necessitate that much exposition to justify.
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This is why I only read the first one. I didn't like meandering around for 75-90% of the book only for the plot to take off in the last couple dozen pages, if even that. Mendicant Bias going on a rampage probably should have kicked off act two instead of the first some 275-300 pages explaining retcons that didn't need to happen and didn't necessitate that much exposition to justify.
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
I wonder if 343 will release a beta of the PC version? Before general release at any rate?
Yes this.
Fully agree.
On a related note, I finished Broken Circle today. Enjoyed it more than I'd been lead to believe I would.
I also enjoyed Broken Circle. Solid book.
That would be nice.
Haven't seen Installation 01, 02, or 06. 03, 04, 05 have showed up in the games, 07 in the books.
To be fair, 03 is there for like 5 seconds in the games.
Hey Frank been meaning to ask, will the API be able to pick up PC customs?
blue_phazon
Member
This is it. Tonight is the night!
Tonight is the night we get the goods in the community update. I can feel it.
Tonight is the night we get the goods in the community update. I can feel it.
I hope so
First one hasn't shipped yet.
Uh oh spaghetti-os
SaganIsGOAT
Junior Member
Just ordered my One S. Excited to play some FF finally.
NoLongerALurker
Banned
First crate ships in late August/early September. You have until the 15th to sign up to get the first crate. Also, not sure if this was already mentioned, but each time a crate is sent out one person is getting a Mythic Crate valued at over $2500. All the stuff for the first Mythic Crate is listed here.
Triscuitable
Member
And no variable resolution!
...is variable resolution going to be an option for PC users? My GTX 970 wouldn't need to worry about that, but my buddies play on GTX 660s and 760s. Old cards that aren't too strong anymore.
I could use those headphones...
Update: https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-calm-before-the-gamescom
Nothing groundbreaking. Only saying that they will announce the next content over the next few weeks.
Nothing groundbreaking. Only saying that they will announce the next content over the next few weeks.
We pretty much have the Needler Rifle right now. I'd like something more unique like the Bruteshot or pro-pipe.Needle rifle coming soon ?!?i hope
I think it's close. A month is a safe bet imo.
Fuck I'm excite for PC halo.
As for the rest of the update they said new places to play. Means we might be getting a new map
User 73706
Banned
Unfriendly TimeTraveler
Member
Nice to see they are doing an action sack playlist (hoping ricochet will be in there). that and talk of other playlist being in the works. maybe the new reqs we can hope for variants of the wasp like that gauss one i'm always hoping for and maybe an oni variant that has explosive chaingun bullets and improved AOE rockets. in terms of weapons I always want the needler rifle to come back cause i don't count the blood of susan as a replacement. all of this is hoping a lot but would be nice none the less.
also btb pistol starts
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Please be my crate. Please be my crate.
I have to admit the recurring ordering options were pretty funny, just stuck with every other month for now.
NoLongerALurker
Banned
Anybody want to play some Halo? Down for any playlist. GT is boltsnrays1109.
I wish there was a way to play the campaign without the AI teammates. One of the things that I like to do in Halo games is hear all the different taunts and IWHBYD lines. It's a little more difficult to do when you're constantly signalling your squad to go back and not shoot.
Don't know if this is old news but Ramiro Galan released some more UI concepts on ArtStation. I've seen some of his other work, but not these.
Samurai G0SU
Member
Triscuitable
Member
I like some aspects of these, but I feel like they're just way too overdesigned. Lots of needless post-processing and lens flare.
Samurai G0SU
Member
Better than what we have now. The menus are so plain and unexciting.... I need hyped in every menu like when I open a gold pack! Shower me with b-day giftsssss
Welfare
Member
How did THIS not get in the final game? Current UI in the REQ section is absolute pure garbage.
GringoSuave89
Banned
Agreed. You can actually see the details in the helmet, instead of having to equip it for a so-so view.
Because they needed the game out by October of 2015. Look at how much they have improved basic UI functionality and things like the post game carnage report. It is obvious a lot of Halo 5 was still work-in-progress or barebones when it released and they have slowly refined it.
Samurai G0SU
Member
Haha. Onyx players were trying to hole in the blue room with the beam. Nope!
Forerunner
Member
Haha. Onyx players were trying to hole in the blue room with the beam. Nope!
All scrubs in that game. Everyone.
Theyve got to maintain 60fps and not have long times.
Imagine the X1 having to render and hold 150 or so highly detailed models in memory whilst also doing all that post processing. The load times would be insane, without a tonne of optimisation they probably didnt have time for.
Forerunner
Member
Welfare
Member
I'm not talking about the graphics/detailed helmets, I'm talking about how it is structured. That is infinitely better management than this garbage.
Looking at the concept art, I already know Copperhead's description, what the base helmet's rarity is, how many different skins it has, and cool lore on who manufactured it, along with an actual close up for the helmet. No cluttered screen with repeating helmets and you know what, actual colored helmets and not random Red or Blue team colors.
How do you even let 223 different options laying around when you can do what both Reach and the concept showed and have a top layer for all base armors and then a sub layer for all the random skins? The UI for the REQ collection is a mess.
I'm not talking about the graphics/detailed helmets, I'm talking about how it is structured. That is infinitely better management than this garbage.
Looking at the concept art, I already know Copperhead's description, what the base helmet's rarity is, how many different skins it has, and cool lore on who manufactured it, along with an actual close up for the helmet. No cluttered screen with repeating helmets and you know what, actual colored helmets and not random Red or Blue team colors.
How do you even let 223 different options laying around when you can do what both Reach and the concept showed and have a top layer for all base armors and then a sub layer for all the random skins? The UI for the REQ collection is a mess.
Thats the req collection screen. If you use the customization tab you get a description, a close up, the lore etc.
I do agree its not particularly well ordered though and the skins need to be tabbed like reach.
Triscuitable
Member
Thing is, if you use the customization screen, you see armors in the order you unlocked them, not the order they're organized in.
Samurai G0SU
Member
When you're one shot...
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/SaMuRaI G0SU/video/20502045
Edit: playing last night, while in focused, I was matched against an onyx or two almost every match. Interesting that either those ppl really just suck, or I'm just onyx tier
Whadda ya guyzz think???????
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/SaMuRaI G0SU/video/20502045
And the GODS are in your favor!!!! G0SU styleeeeeeee lulzzz
Edit: playing last night, while in focused, I was matched against an onyx or two almost every match. Interesting that either those ppl really just suck, or I'm just onyx tier
Whadda ya guyzz think???????
Prinz Eugn
Member
I'm confused that you are surprised at this.
blue_phazon
Member
Can we get a twitter campaign going for black undersuits?
I remember seeing some photoshops of people taking Halo 5 armor and removing the blue/red colour on the undersuits. It's crazy how such a small change makes the armor look more "halo-esque"
I remember seeing some photoshops of people taking Halo 5 armor and removing the blue/red colour on the undersuits. It's crazy how such a small change makes the armor look more "halo-esque"