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[Granadier]

Yes. Based on reasons.

Pack it up boys. It is written. The record books shall be updated.

Any news on Split Screen Framerates

Gonna be 24fps for dat cinematic feel.

 

[Madness]

You just know some poopsocker is going to play the Halo campaigns non-stop without taking a single break, just to say he could do it. One after the other speed run.

 

[Granadier]

You just know some poopsocker is going to play the Halo campaigns non-stop without taking a single break, just to say he could do it. One after the other speed run.

In Battlefield they refer to them as shitbuckets. Haven't hear poopsocker before.

Spoiler

it's gonna happen. and it will be streamed on Twitch

 

[tootsi666]

You just know some poopsocker is going to play the Halo campaigns non-stop without taking a single break, just to say he could do it. One after the other speed run.

Challenge accepted

 

[Mix]

Super hyped for the game, the FPS on splitscreen is a great question.

Do we know what we're getting in the morning?

EDIT: Someone play Halo 2 Vista with me.

 

[Garrett 2U]

The campaign leaderboards are a great addition.

Also, the new Waypoint site is super sleek, huge improvement.

It's nice to see 343 addressing feedback in all departments.
Heck, even the new Spartan Assault has some nice improvements.

Only a couple more weeks

 

[FyreWulff]

You would think it's a placeholder but did the beam ever curve like that?

The weapon also still has green power bits sticking out.

It did

 

[GrizzNKev]

I'm in such a Halo mood right now

 

[GringoSuave89]

I'm in such a Halo mood right now

Ditto, and it's killing me... Might dig out the 360

 

[Sikamikanico]

Ditto, and it's killing me... Might dig out the 360

I was tempted to do that last night...but I don't want to spoil anything. The first time I'll play Halo in like a year, will be on MCC's launch day. PUMPED.

 

[Stinkles]

Not every addition was made on the basis of canon. I don't get how that's ironic at all.

Don't forget the huge lengths.

 

[Madness]

I'm in such a Halo mood right now

Same. And the crazy thing is, I can play all the games right now if I wanted to, but I now only want to play through MCC on the Xbox One. I might try and play Halo 3 a week or so before launch, just to get the hang of it.

 

[Stinkles]

Same. And the crazy thing is, I can play all the games right now if I wanted to, but I now only want to play through MCC on the Xbox One. I might try and play Halo 3 a week or so before launch, just to get the hang of it.

Don't worry, it's the most natural muscle memory of all of them.

 

[Madness]

Don't worry, it's the most natural muscle memory of all of them.

I think because I've played so much Halo 4 and was the most recent, it will be the easiest to get into. But a big problem will be that I will also have trouble adapting to the new controller too. I'd imagine Halo 2 Anniversary will play similar to H4 as well.

I might just do a few custom games, relearn some jumps and the maps again too. I know I sound like I'm some pro, but I'd honestly say I'm a "scrub" myself right now.

 

[Fata1moose]

I wonder if they fixed the draw distance in Halo 4, for instance you could cross map with a dmr and all of the rocks would be gray blobs on maps like Exile/Vortex.

 

[GrizzNKev]

Same. And the crazy thing is, I can play all the games right now if I wanted to, but I now only want to play through MCC on the Xbox One. I might try and play Halo 3 a week or so before launch, just to get the hang of it.

Yep. I've been telling myself for like a year that I want to replay all the campaigns, but now that I'm getting MCC I'm just going to wait and play them all when it comes out. I was talking to a few people earlier about how H2A felt at PAX, and it seems like the deadzones on the xbone controllers feel quite different from the 360 ones. I think that and getting used to the universal bumper jumper means I'm gonna need a period of adjustment before jumping into something like Team Hardcore.

 

[kittens]

I'm gonna play the Halo 3 campaign with a buddy who's never played it before. Can't wait.

 

[MaxRealflugel]

Yeah, exactly. During that sequence with the Hunters during Regret I was going "man, even the original looks amazing!" And then I noticed I was looking at anniversary graphics. This game is pure rose-tinted goggles, and I love it.

The game is pure rose-tined goggles. I love that. Because it's true.

 

[Madness]

Yep. I've been telling myself for like a year that I want to replay all the campaigns, but now that I'm getting MCC I'm just going to wait and play them all when it comes out. I was talking to a few people earlier about how H2A felt at PAX, and it seems like the deadzones on the xbone controllers feel quite different from the 360 ones. I think that and getting used to the universal bumper jumper means I'm gonna need a period of adjustment before jumping into something like Team Hardcore.

I'm the same. I'm so glad no achievements are in the multiplayer. I completely ruined my lone wolves early on going for them. I'll probably jump into the social slayer playlist first for a bit and then go into ranked.

It's funny, some people say they've been able to shoot headshots much easier with the 60FPS gameplay, while others have said it's much harder. Others have also said they hate the "looser sticks" of the Xbox One controller, while some have said they love the controller much more than the 360 one.

 

[Sikamikanico]

Yep. I've been telling myself for like a year that I want to replay all the campaigns, but now that I'm getting MCC I'm just going to wait and play them all when it comes out. I was talking to a few people earlier about how H2A felt at PAX, and it seems like the deadzones on the xbone controllers feel quite different from the 360 ones. I think that and getting used to the universal bumper jumper means I'm gonna need a period of adjustment before jumping into something like Team Hardcore.

I found the controls to be really responsive at EGX. Totally destroyed playing H2A Lockout. (Well not totally, tied with King Picollo @ 17 kills each before the timer ran out.)

Universal bumper jumper is going to be GLORIOUS.

 

[MrGreencastle]

I'm gonna play the Halo 3 campaign with a buddy who's never played it before. Can't wait.

I met someone on Destiny who's never played the Halo campaigns. Really looking forward to playing through with someone fresh

 

[Random17]

Universal controls also give me an opportunity to actually switch to bumper jumper, something which I have failed to do because I found swordflying easier on default controls.

If only prepatch swordflying was in Halo 2... that would be the best possible thing 343i could do for speedrunning that they haven't done already.

 

[GrizzNKev]

Universal controls also give me an opportunity to actually switch to bumper jumper, something which I have failed to do because I found swordflying easier on default controls.

If only prepatch swordflying was in Halo 2... that would be the best possible thing 343i could do for speedrunning that they haven't done already.

Bumper jumper is objectively the best control scheme. Having one that is the same across all the games is gonna be great.

 

[Ubersnug]

Has this been posted?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQDmWlUcTbU

A video showing how the leaderboards will work, setting up rivals, integrated speed play through tracking and, I think the first lengthy Halo 4 playthrough in 1080p.

 

[Sikamikanico]

Has this been posted?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQDmWlUcTbU

A video showing how the leaderboards will work, setting up rivals, integrated speed play through tracking and, I think the first lengthy Halo 4 playthrough in 1080p.

It has, but I doubt anyone will complain if you post it again!

 

[Ubersnug]

It has, but I doubt anyone will complain if you post it again!

Ah well. Thread has been moving too quickly for me to keep up. Still, really liking all these wee incidental details and features 343 has built into the MCC.

 

[Madness]

All I really need to see now is H3 and H4 gameplay, and an explanation of how the ranking system works.

 

[Random17]

I'm most looking forward to Halo 4 Campaign gameplay now.

IGN says it looks like a next gen game, and the footage in the video in which this was stated seemed to back up their point.

However, the leaderboards video seems to have lower IQ for some reason. I'm actually struggling to tell the difference between the 360/One versions in the level Composer. Maybe I'm missing something...

I'm a bit skeptical as to how good it will really look, but the initial IGN video leads me to have much higher expectations than the bump for Halo 3.

 

[Ubersnug]

I'm most looking forward to Halo 4 Campaign gameplay now.

IGN says it looks like a next gen game, and the footage in the video in which this was stated seemed to back up their point.

However, the leaderboards video seems to have lower IQ for some reason. I'm actually struggling to tell the difference between the 360/One versions in the level Composer. Maybe I'm missing something...

I'm a bit skeptical as to how good it will really look, but the initial IGN video leads me to have much higher expectations than the bump for Halo 3.

Bear in mind that Halo 4 footage was youtube videos. IGN's video player seems to give the IQ plenty of room to show itself off and run at 60FPS.

 

[Madness]

There is no way it can really look worse. I mean you're getting a resolution and frame rate bump. Expect it to look much crisper, cleaner, and run smoother.

 

[Skele7on]

I need to lay down, I am dying.

My girlfriend doesn't even know how dead to me she is once this releases.

I will lay a reef on her side of the bed and say, "Babe, it's been fun, but Halo is here RIP"

THANKS 343

 

[MaxRealflugel]

I need to lay down, I am dying.

My girlfriend doesn't even know how dead to me she is once this releases.

I will lay a reef on her side of the bed and say, "Babe, it's been fun, but Halo is here RIP"

THANKS 343

Face it, Cortana is now your girlfriend.

There once was a Spartan from Reach,
Whose comrade had an ass like a peach;
And he was desperate to feel,
Despite her not being real,
Her bright-blue electronic breech.

Aplogies for the smut.

 

[Skele7on]

Face it, Cortana is now your girlfriend.

There once was a Spartan from Reach,
Whose comrade had an ass like a peach;
And he was desperate to feel,
Despite her not being real,
Her bright-blue electronic breech.

Aplogies for the smut.

You know if I said that Cortana is now my gf, I doubt she'd be very shocked....

 

[SHIFTYkiwi]

Has there been any word on preloading the game before launch?

 

[IHaveIce]

Has there been any word on preloading the game before launch?

No official word, though it will probably up once the game hits gold, which should be in the next 2 weeks at latest

 

[ElzarTheBam]

I'm going to be Batman, but unlike him break the only rule I have, and that's go physical for this.

And when cheaper buy digital.

 

[Sikamikanico]

Any HaloGAF people going to be around on Monday 10th November in London? I have a +1 for a Halo Launch event.

The event is apparently invite only.

Posting interest does guarantee attendance - just curious if there are any people in the area from here.

 

[MaxRealflugel]

Any HaloGAF people going to be around on Monday 10th November in London? I have a +1 for a Halo Launch event.

The event is apparently invite only.

Posting interest does guarantee attendance - just curious if there are any people in the area from here.

The only drawback is that Sik wants the volunteer to be naked and covered in baby oil. And preferably someone willing to buy him an Xbox One.

 

[TheOddOne]

I'm going to be Batman, but unlike him break the only rule I have, and that's go physical for this.

And when cheaper buy digital.

You should feel bad for making this joke. Disgusting.

 

[TTUVAPOR]

More e-sports stuff? Getting a bit over-done already.

There's never enough esports stuff. The more the better. I soak it all in.

 

[MaxRealflugel]

There's never enough esports stuff. The more the better. I soak it all in.

I'm quite happy for there to be more e-sports stuff. ity's been lacking somewhat since Halo 4. Sure, there's more of it now but there's plenty of room for it to grow significantly beyond its current state. The more the merrier I say. More e-sports, more fiction, more vids, more Halo full stop.

 

[Silky]

Got a feelijg that we'll be getting an exclusive controller for MCC...and itll be a Duke.

 

[The Henery]

All I really need to see now is H3 and H4 gameplay, and an explanation of how the ranking system works.

Netcode exposition for each game would be nice too. Along with 60 FPS, dedicated servers was the neon-lighted headline feature for Halo on Xbox one at the E3 2013 reveal. Thus far, unless somebody can point me to something I haven't seen, we've heard approximately zilch about how they're going to work. Will will be able to matchmake based on continental location? If I'm hosting a transcontinental custom game, can I select a server equidistant between the differing locations? Is P2P an option for whatever reason?

 

[Poodlestrike]

Got a feelijg that we'll be getting an exclusive controller for MCC...and itll be a Duke.

Awwwwww yeaaaah.

Now I'm sad this is never gonna happen

 

[VinFTW]

lmao @ a comment on the leaderboard video on youtube


"Great now my friends can know how bad i am at Halo"

edit:

jesus, dave chappelle looks so weird jacked.

 

[EdibleExplosives]

Any HaloGAF people going to be around on Monday 10th November in London? I have a +1 for a Halo Launch event.

The event is apparently invite only.

Posting interest does guarantee attendance - just curious if there are any people in the area from here.

Isn't the UK release date the 14th?

 

[Sikamikanico]

Isn't the UK release date the 14th?

I thought that originally, but it appears not!

 

[Akai__]

Isn't the UK release date the 14th?

All the EU based sites on Waypoint are saying release date November 11th. I think they changed it.

 

[EdibleExplosives]

I thought that originally, but it appears not!

All the EU based sites on Waypoint are saying release date November 11th. I think they changed it.

Ah brilliant
In that case, our online stores really need to update their shit.

 

[IHaveIce]

All the EU based sites on Waypoint are saying release date November 11th. I think they changed it.

Though Xbox.com sites and all stores still list the 14th