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[Self_Destructive]

Yea, PC performance is definitely much better since the preview last week. The frametimes are MUCH better! The game is silky smooth now

 

[M.W.]

Against bots sure, let's see how it handles real PVP

 

[jigglet]

Question for all you veterans - what counts as a headshot? It takes 9 shots from the pistol - if I had 8 shots on the head but the final killing blow is on the chest, I assume that doesn't count as a HS?

I've been pretty good with my aiming but I'm not getting a lot of headshot kills so I assume this is why?

 

[01011001]

Question for all you veterans - what counts as a headshot? It takes 9 shots from the pistol - if I had 8 shots on the head but the final killing blow is on the chest, I assume that doesn't count as a HS?

I've been pretty good with my aiming but I'm not getting a lot of headshot kills so I assume this is why?

headshots only work after the shield is down.
you can headshot someone with a gun as much as you like, but if the shields aren't down it makes no difference

and yes, the final hit has to be on the head to count as a headshot kill

 

[jigglet]

headshots only work after the shield is down.
you can headshot someone with a gun as much as you like, but if the shields aren't down it makes no difference

Fuck me, so I've been trying to be accurate with shields all this time lmao

and yes, the final hit has to be on the head to count as a headshot kill

gotcha thank you

 

[jigglet]

Also do headshots have low damage multipliers like in COD? E.g. 1.1, 1.2 etc.

Or are they quite big, like 1.5+?

 

[93xfan]

Also do headshots have low damage multipliers like in COD? E.g. 1.1, 1.2 etc.

Or are they quite big, like 1.5+?

When shields are down, one shot to the head or three shots to the body with a battle rifle.

Hope that helps

 

[Negotiator101]

I guess we disagree on that then. I prefer an even playing field for everyone, so I want everyone to have it at all times.

Just play Halo 5, you keep on telling everyone how you don't agree with Halo Infinites direction, that's unfortunate and you're in the minority but that's the way it is.

 

[Negotiator101]

Fuck me, so I've been trying to be accurate with shields all this time lmao



gotcha thank you

A headshot will drop the shield faster anyway.

 

[MrFunSocks]

Just play Halo 5, you keep on telling everyone how you don't agree with Halo Infinites direction, that's unfortunate and you're in the minority but that's the way it is.

Here I was thinking we were on a discussion forum. Silly me I guess.

 

[jigglet]

Here I was thinking we were on a discussion forum. Silly me I guess.

Also it’s not really going to be an option for you soon the community is done. Match making is dead. You’ve got the right to voice your thoughts here.

 

[jigglet]

A headshot will drop the shield faster anyway.

OH. thank you. I’m learning a lot from you guys

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

A headshot will drop the shield faster anyway.

In Halo? Nah, I don't think that's right mate.

 

[SatansReverence]

OH. thank you. I’m learning a lot from you guys

It doesn't matter if you shoot someone in the middle of the forehead or in the big toe. If they have shields, you'll do the same damage.

 

[too much eslim]

I'd love this too but it's not going to happen. They've purposely nerfed sliding so it's not used as a mobility tool, but rather an option to make a quick escape. They don't want people slipping and sliding around and chaining jumps to slides to jumps etc. They've designed it so the only time you should be using slide is to make a quick escape from a gun fight when you're low on health.

Think about how rigid sliding is in this game:

• You can't break out of a slide, once you slide you're locked into the animation. Jumping is the only way to break out of it unfortunately. You can't hit the sprint button to continue on your way.
• You can't jump and break directly into a slide the moment you touch the ground.

I don't think it's rigid by accident - I think it's intentional after how many people complained about the speed of Halo 5. It's very much by design.

So I don't think they will touch sliding at all.

There is a slide boost for momentum on ramp. If sprinting jump and crouch landing on a ramp will give you faster traversal speed.

 

[jigglet]

It doesn't matter if you shoot someone in the middle of the forehead or in the big toe. If they have shields, you'll do the same damage.

Alright I'm confused now. lol. Maybe it changed from game to game, that's why you're all remembering it differently?

 

[captainclutch777]

I’m really impressed with this game so far. I’m a huge halo fan but haven’t been into 343’s games so far, so my expectations were very low. The game looks and feels as good as I could expect it to and genuinely seems like a next gen halo title with the core DNA intact. Really hope it does well and 343 manages it properly. Can’t wait to dump hours into a new halo again.

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

Alright I'm confused now. lol. Maybe it changed from game to game, that's why you're all remembering it differently?

It's always been the same, 3 body shots and when the shields pop go for the head to get the kill. Some weapons don't really do headshots e.g. AR. You want BR or Commando etc for the headshot.

 

[JackNightblade]

i think overall it feels great. im glad they removed the thrusters, ground pound, charge, ect. it really removed a lot of skill gap that halo is known for.

my gripes so far are:

- well, the maps are terrible aside from Behemoth. 343 is simply bad at making maps and the best ones in their games are always fan made forge games. they would be better off just letting fans make forge maps and then 343 can remaster them with all the real assests

- cant stand the pistol. it shoots way to fast and its too weak. it causes everyone to frantically pull the trigger and its very distracting. a slower more powerful pistol would be way better

- BR is kinda rare it seems. which is a shame because this is the best BR since halo 2. it should be a starting weapon as far as im concerned

thats kind of it really. im hoping theres a classic ranking system or that might need to be another gripe. i really like how it plays but map quality can really make or break halo for me and so far its not looking to good

 

[Artistic]

Friend code if anyone is interested. Hope to play during the evening today.
SRZM-TWG7-GKHD-WW57-GR93

 

[jigglet]

Friend code if anyone is interested. Hope to play during the evening today.
SRZM-TWG7-GKHD-WW57-GR93

you're giving me Nintendo PTSD with that shit. Which platform has friends codes these days?

 

[Artistic]

The only thing that threw me off is that it's 4 characters per segment instead of the usual 5.

EDIT:. Code seems to be for PC players only. That's strange...

 

[Black_Stride]

The only thing that threw me off is that it's 4 characters per segment instead of the usual 5.

EDIT:. Code seems to be for PC players only. That's strange...

Yeah thats because on Xbox everyone is invited.
Its Open for this weekend.

If anyone needs a PC code I got one to give away.
Just PM me.
Dont want to post cuz lurkers.

P.S Please actually want to play/test the game.

EDIT: Code gone to jigglet

 

[ResilientBanana]

you're giving me Nintendo PTSD with that shit. Which platform has friends codes these days?

It’s not a friend code, it’s a key to download the tech preview. The same way you put money on your account when you buy a card or a digital game code.

 

[REDRZA MWS]

What time does this go live?

 

[Hayriko]

Does anyone have a pc buddy code for me? I applied for the insider but never got an invite sadly

 

[Jemm]

Does anyone have a pc buddy code for me? I applied for the insider but never got an invite sadly

Check your messages

 

[jigglet]

It’s not a friend code, it’s a key to download the tech preview. The same way you put money on your account when you buy a card or a digital game code.

oh, disaster averted.

 

[Complistic]

PC update finally made the game buttery smooth. And all this before all the optimizations they've made since splitting this build off has me very excited for final performance.

 

[Solarstrike]

Ok..so how does one play Big Team Battle? It's nowhere to be found in the menu's.

 

[Andodalf]

If anybody else needs a code from the email I assume I have mines cus I never even looked at the email, but if you ask I’ll check for you lol

 

[Gravemind]

Ok..so how does one play Big Team Battle? It's nowhere to be found in the menu's.

Wait until 10 am PDT for BTB to go live.

 

[TIGERCOOL]

Ok..so how does one play Big Team Battle? It's nowhere to be found in the menu's.

gotta wait for matchmaking to open up in 3+ hours. They'll push a small update around then unlocking btb

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Does someone know how I can gain acces for this? I'm on Xbone OG and just joined Insider. Don't know where to look to download this.. Thanks

Downloading insider hub atm

 

[Andodalf]

Does someone know how I can gain acces for this? I'm on Xbone OG and just joined Insider. Don't know where to look to download this.. Thanks

Downloading insider hub atm

It’s just in the hub, one of the previews you can join

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

It’s just in the hub, one of the previews you can join

Really? That simple? Hub is installing as we speak! Thanks friend

I'm so out of touch

Omg it's installing!

Got 3 hours left to play

 

[Mr.ODST]

Really? That simple? Hub is installing as we speak! Thanks friend

I'm so out of touch

Omg it's installing!

Got 3 hours left to play

Enjoy your in for an absolute beast of a ride, cannot wait to try BTB last two tests have been incredible

 

[Codes 208]

Yea, PC performance is definitely much better since the preview last week. The frametimes are MUCH better! The game is silky smooth now

I legit havent noticed any differences. The menu screen and behemoth are still giving me 60-80fps and my settings havent changed since last week

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Enjoy your in for an absolute beast of a ride, cannot wait to try BTB last two tests have been incredible

Thanks mate. Have been seeing so many matches and clips the last weeks I can't fucking wait! Download is going at a snails pace atm tho but hey 44.4% done.

I've been slowly taking in all the changes and man am I excited! As an OG Halo fan I'm so happy with what I'm seeing!

You too enjoy!!!



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[Codes 208]

Oh hey they fixed the framerate settings (vysnc no longer tanks the fps)

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

 

[Sorne]

Maaaan, BTB is so much fun! And the new map is great too. Love it!

 

[Plantoid]

Anxious for the new map, I haven't been so exited for a mp game since cataclysm expansion in wow

 

[Dynasty8]

Can't get over how bad the aiming is on controller for this game. I thought it was just me, but it looks like many people on Reddit are saying the same thing. It's ruining my hype for the multiplayer big time

 

[REDRZA MWS]

Can't get over how bad the aiming is on controller for this game. I thought it was just me, but it looks like many people on Reddit are saying the same thing. It's ruining my hype for the multiplayer big time

Git Gud

 

[Dynasty8]

Git Gud

Nah, definitely not that.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Git Gud

Yeah eat shit. Aiming is pretty horrible

Even a guy like Proximity said something's off and I agree

On that happy note game looks like ass on OG Xbone but was to be expected!

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Oh man I had some magical head in the sand irrational hopes for the OG version but this settles it; series S/X has to be bought lol

 

[01011001]

Can't get over how bad the aiming is on controller for this game. I thought it was just me, but it looks like many people on Reddit are saying the same thing. It's ruining my hype for the multiplayer big time

it is quite terrible yes. there are dozens of reddit posts about it

I'm glad to see that people actually are reporting on the bad controller aiming on Reddit... here are posts about it I found. i hope 343i listens!!!

Halo Infinite Deadzones, Acceleration Curve, and Requested Improvements : halo (reddit.com)




Fixing Halo Infinite's Controller Aiming - Steam Settings Included! : halo (reddit.com)




Something is wrong with the aiming in Halo Infinite : halo (reddit.com)



This seriously needs to be addressed. This isn’t just a “git gud” situation. Aiming is broken and downplaying/defending the current model is only going to hurt the success of Infinite. : halo (reddit.com)




Anyone else still feel like the aiming doesn’t feel right : halo (reddit.com)

 

[ResilientBanana]

Can't get over how bad the aiming is on controller for this game. I thought it was just me, but it looks like many people on Reddit are saying the same thing. It's ruining my hype for the multiplayer big time

There's a plethora of customization.