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Halo 5: Guardians |OT5| Is HaloGAF irrelevant now?

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Fuchsdh

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I've got my code now, but I'm not going to be back to my Xbox until the new year. If a Gaffer ordered HW2 late and isn't going to get a code in the first batch I'm willing to spot them with mine and they can send me theirs whenever they get it.
 
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Cranster

Banned
ATOMICJORGE said:
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They decided to say this until this very day, I don't even know what to say... WTF
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Looking back at the fact that Dan Ayoub was also in charge of the Master Chief Collection and how some people are having issues with redeeming their tokens, I am now a bit concerned about this game. I hope my fear is unwarranted though.
 
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Fata1moose

Banned
Cranster said:
Looking back at the fact that Dan Ayoub was also in charge of the Master Chief Collection and how some people are having issues with redeeming their tokens, I am now a bit concerned about this game. I hope my fear is unwarranted though.
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I wouldn't be too worried. Now that the game is early access, mismanagement and bugs are completely acceptable.

/s
 
link1201

link1201

Member
Cranster said:
Looking back at the fact that Dan Ayoub was also in charge of the Master Chief Collection and how some people are having issues with redeeming their tokens, I am now a bit concerned about this game. I hope my fear is unwarranted though.
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It's not a good look that's for sure.
 
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GringoSuave89

Banned
How is it anything Ayoub is attached to releases as a broken, buggy mess? I'm not even talking about in a superstitious, he's cursed way. Like, does he just always have a team that doesn't priorities bug fixes? Does he not place importance on fixing issues? We had MCC, the HW2 beta, now the HWDE redemption code and subsequent "early access". Do MS and 343 just not give him the support needed? It's a real head scratcher.
 
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Karl2177

Member
ATOMICJORGE said:
Since this is not my own code I can't go straight to a message I just want to work hard and early that's all :'(
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I wonder what would happen if I sent the message to you through the Xbox app... I don't know if it would have the required metadata, but it's probably worth a shot.


Edit: and sent
 
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NoLongerALurker

Banned
Just catching up on the HWDE stuff and that is no bueno. It just comes across as a shady attempt to get more preorders. I certainly hope that's not their intention but you can't help but lean that way after MCC and Dan Ayoub was in charge off both products. Can't wait for him to go dark for a year on Twitter again.

Edit: Just checked r/halo and lot people with the same feelings and calling it shady. This is just unacceptable, 343. Halo fans deserve better, and this just adds another reason to the long list of reasons why you shouldn't preorder games.
 
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Fata1moose

Banned
If it makes you feel better Jorge, I have yet to receive my code and I pre-ordered on the 11th. I'm not really excited for the DE of Halo Wars 1 though, so not a big deal to me.
 
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NoLongerALurker

Banned
The spawns on Pegasus II are so broken. Just played swat on it and a team forced us to spawn at the original OS location and they were killing us as we were spawning over and over again from the stairs that were added to that carbine room. I also got a killamanjaro from that same spot on super fiesta the other day. Here is said killamanjaro. I don't mind it so much in super fiesta as it's unranked but for a ranked playlist this shouldn't happen as it's just a cheesy strategy when you're diamond and up.
 
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YourExWife

Member
NoLongerALurker said:
The spawns on Pegasus II are so broken. Just played swat on it and a team forced us to spawn at the original OS location and they were killing us as we were spawning over and over again from the stairs that were added to that carbine room. I also got a killamanjaro from that same spot on super fiesta the other day. Here is said killamanjaro. I don't mind it so much in super fiesta as it's unranked but for a ranked playlist this shouldn't happen as it's just a cheesy strategy when you're diamond and up.
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It's almost like Red spawning on the high ground as their default spawn is stupid.
 
FUNKNOWN iXi

FUNKNOWN iXi

Member
Fata1moose said:
If it makes you feel better Jorge, I have yet to receive my code and I pre-ordered on the 11th. I'm not really excited for the DE of Halo Wars 1 though, so not a big deal to me.
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Good thing I'm a great friend and will help you out by taking that code off your hands. No worries, I'm here for you. PM me.
 
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SCHUEY F1

Unconfirmed Member
Was trying to play Halo Wars, but my Xbox One S keeps shutting off due to heat :( never had this problem with my old Xbox. System is pretty well ventilated too.
 
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ATOMICJORGE

Member
FATstronaut said:
For the amount of subs you have I'm kind of surprised you don't get stuff early
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The only thing that I want to do with early access to games is work, that's it :( I planned today to upload the game movie of the definitive edition of Halo Wars to my Youtube channel and 30 minutes ago I was going to do a Live Stream of the entire campaign on Twitch but I still haven't received my code


Fata1moose said:
If it makes you feel better Jorge, I have yet to receive my code and I pre-ordered on the 11th. I'm not really excited for the DE of Halo Wars 1 though, so not a big deal to me.
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I did my pre order on the 7th this situation is unacceptable
 
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Akai__

Member
As a result of player feedback, teams here at 343 have been collaborating on exciting new radar options. Specifically, these updated options would give more depth to the radar, allow players to manipulate it in different ways, and give players the ability to determine which Spartan abilities / actions appear on radar. These updates will take a bit of time, however, both to develop and properly test with each of the aforementioned systems. As these updates get closer to completion, we’ll be working with pro players and teams to determine how these new options impact map flow, ideal weapon and objective placement, and more. These are all essential to figure out as we head into future seasons of Halo esports in 2017 and beyond. Developing these new options and getting them right will take some time, but the multiplayer, sandbox, and HCS teams are expediting and prioritizing this work to get something in your hands as quick as possible.
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Or just remove radar from the HCS playlist and move on?

Well, at least they are doing something. Here is the full source with all map changes and etc btw: https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/team-arena-winter-settings
 
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NoLongerALurker

Banned
FUNKNOWN iXi

FUNKNOWN iXi

Member
This may be an obvious question but when they say the season of HWC 2017, does that mean the entire year?

EDIT: As in will we have to wait until the end of the year before seeing any changes to radar?
 
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Madness

Member
FUNKNOWN iXi said:
This may be an obvious question but when they say the season of HWC 2017, does that mean the entire year?

EDIT: As in will we have to wait until the end of the year before seeing any changes to radar?
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I think hwc 2017 is early upto spring and then pro league starts in summer and fall. But all depends on if they have a new Halo title for 2017 especially with Scorpio coming.
 
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jem0208

Member
I feel like people overblow the radar situation. Yeah the game would almost definitely be more competitive but it's still fucking great to watch with radar on.

It's also a pretty massive change to make so close to the start of the HWC.
 
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Samurai G0SU

Member
Madness said:
I think hwc 2017 is early upto spring and then pro league starts in summer and fall. But all depends on if they have a new Halo title for 2017 especially with Scorpio coming.
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Maybe a re-up of all halo marketing.. "play halo 5, halo wars and halo wars 2 in true 4k on the xbox scorpio. Play visual fidelity like youve never seen before in Halo"

then the banger.. "pre order an xbox scorpio* and get access to the halo 6 beta first!"

That type of marketing stuff i can see happening.
 
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Nowise10

Member
Fuchsdh said:
I've got my code now, but I'm not going to be back to my Xbox until the new year. If a Gaffer ordered HW2 late and isn't going to get a code in the first batch I'm willing to spot them with mine and they can send me theirs whenever they get it.
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If you still got your code and like me enough, I'd trade you my code when they send it. Although I only just caved tonight and preordered so god knows how long it will take to get my code
 
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Akai__

Member
NoLongerALurker said:
Some pros feel that some maps and gametypes play better with radar while others don't. That's why the spartan ability only radar seems to be the best compromise. Just sucks that it won't be ready for HWC 2017.
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I want to see that pro that says that any map plays better with radar, because I won't believe this for a second. I have watched the radar-less scrims and I've watched Snakebites/Ryanoobs take on it and they were all saying that the game played much better, since it opens up the maps more and different ways of engaging are possible, without being spotted immediately. People also didn't crouch as much with an auto-rifle in a corner, because of this.

Must have been a pro that was dominating with radar, because otherwise that makes absolutely zero sense.
 
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ATOMICJORGE

Member
I still haven't received my code but I want to thank Fuchsdh for giving me his code and Karl2177 for also offering me his code and helping me, really guys thank you all of you who helped me it means a lot to me
 
BizzyBum

BizzyBum

Member
Akai__ said:
I want to see that pro that says that any map plays better with radar, because I won't believe this for a second. I have watched the radar-less scrims and I've watched Snakebites/Ryanoobs take on it and they were all saying that the game played much better, since it opens up the maps more and different ways of engaging are possible, without being spotted immediately. People also didn't crouch as much with an auto-rifle in a corner, because of this.

Must have been a pro that was dominating with radar, because otherwise that makes absolutely zero sense.
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The fact most pros want it out and scrims went great and were fun to watch yet 343 is keeping it in for HWC 2017 is a real head scratcher.
 
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jem0208

Member
Akai__ said:
I want to see that pro that says that any map plays better with radar, because I won't believe this for a second. I have watched the radar-less scrims and I've watched Snakebites/Ryanoobs take on it and they were all saying that the game played much better, since it opens up the maps more and different ways of engaging are possible, without being spotted immediately. People also didn't crouch as much with an auto-rifle in a corner, because of this.

Must have been a pro that was dominating with radar, because otherwise that makes absolutely zero sense.
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https://twitter.com/Spartan/status/811377114888937472?lang=en
 
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Nowise10

Member
Fuchsdh said:
Jorge asked first but if he doesn't use it I'll Pm you.
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Sounds good

EDIT* I can actually just wait for mine to arrive next week or whenever it comes, as I've been wanting to finish a couple games in my backlog over Christmas break. Appreciate the offer very much though
 
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blue_phazon

Member
Akai__ said:
I want to see that pro that says that any map plays better with radar, because I won't believe this for a second. I have watched the radar-less scrims and I've watched Snakebites/Ryanoobs take on it and they were all saying that the game played much better, since it opens up the maps more and different ways of engaging are possible, without being spotted immediately. People also didn't crouch as much with an auto-rifle in a corner, because of this.

Must have been a pro that was dominating with radar, because otherwise that makes absolutely zero sense.
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jem0208 said:
https://twitter.com/Spartan/status/811377114888937472?lang=en
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+ snipedown and lethul on their streams
 
FUNKNOWN iXi

FUNKNOWN iXi

Member
NoLongerALurker said:
No, I'm pretty sure that only means this spring until HWC 2017 in March. Seems the goal is to have the new radar out after that so it can be tested and ready for the summer pro league.
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Madness said:
I think hwc 2017 is early upto spring and then pro league starts in summer and fall. But all depends on if they have a new Halo title for 2017 especially with Scorpio coming.
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Nice, I hope so.
blue_phazon said:
+ snipedown and lethul on their streams
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Snipedown made a video discussing changes he wants to see, one of which included removing radar.
 
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