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[Poodlestrike]

All I see when looking at 343's new Covenant design theme..

Eh. I like it, on average.

Though I'm less fond of the freaking glare.

 

[NobleGundam]

That thing is a harvester. Designed to be in Spartan Ops and didn't do anything really, sadly.

 

[Cow]

So February 28th?

I hope the population comes back soon.

Looks like 343 have exceeded my pessimism again. Unbelievable and inexcusable.

 

[willow ve]

So they're basically redesigning the multiplayer matchmaking from the ground up? I mean that's why it's taking so long right guys?

 

[ProvenDeadly]

Soon.

H5 teams and MCC teams are not sharing bandwidth or resources. Or tech for that matter.

MCC big fix is making good progress. More news soon.

 

[PROh1bited]

Soony.

 

[blamite]

Anyone see this yet? Some of the Escalation covers are really cool.

New Gears of War is looking pretty good.

 

[AnonomissX]

So they're basically redesigning the multiplayer matchmaking from the ground up? I mean that's why it's taking so long right guys?

Here is to hoping for:
= better net code
= instant response UI
= hearing your teamates in-game
= on-screen display of who is speaking during the game
= after-match lobbies
= join in progress for custom game & Forge sessions
= at least an in-game file browzer.

What we will get:
= none of the above
= netcode that throws everyone from matchmaking into a Forge session
= kill cams in Halo CE (They will claim it was a "mistake")

 

[ProvenDeadly]

Here is to hoping for:
= better net code
= instant response UI
= hearing your teamates in-game
= on-screen display of who is speaking during the game
= after-match lobbies
= join in progress for custom game & Forge sessions
= at least an in-game file browzer.

What we will get:
= none of the above
= netcode that throws everyone from matchmaking into a Forge session
= kill cams in Halo CE (They will claim it was a "mistake")

I hope this patch removes all the games and launches us into a match of Titanfall.

 

[HTupolev]

I hope this patch removes all the games and launches us into a match of Towerfall.

FTFY

Can't risk MCC dragging down Titanfall's online functionality via interaction.

 

[jailbird20022]

So, which will come first; MCC patch (TBA) or the Heists (Mar.10th - so they say)

 

[GringoSuave89]

So, which will come first; MCC patch (TBA) or the Heists (Mar.10th - so they say)

Half Life 3

 

[Madness]

So, which will come first; MCC patch (TBA) or the Heists (Mar.10th - so they say)

Probably heists. Bravo was supposed to give us an ETA on the patch this bulletin, so if that's delayed, it seems like they honestly don't know when it will come. I'm thinking end of March is when the new CU will come.

 

[RBK]

This next patch probably going to be the size of the Day 1 update.

 

[TheOhrenberger.]

I'm sure they'll have something to announce at E3....

 

[aHebrewMenagerie]

You know it's bad when the announcement that the patch has been delayed, has been delayed.

 

[Impala26]

You know it's bad when the announcement that the patch has been delayed, has been delayed.

FLAWLESS VICTORY

 

[Omni]

Probably a stupid question, but are they going to update the playlists any time soon? AR starts aren't fun.

 

[CyReN]

Beat CEA/H2A over the past week, onto Halo 3 with minimal issues. So that's kinda cool I guess.

 

[RowdyReverb]

Beat CEA/H2A over the past week, onto Halo 3 with minimal issues. So that's kinda cool I guess.

It's weird because I'm roughly 40% through each game's campaign but haven't finished any yet. Need to get on that

 

[Computer]

So the Friday Bulletin came out 3 hours ago and they did not mention the MCC at all. Just don't talk about it and maybe it will go away strategy at work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UBm-CJqBfw

 

[ProvenDeadly]

So the Friday Bulletin came out 3 hours ago and they did not mention the MCC at all. Just don't talk about it and maybe it will go away strategy at work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UBm-CJqBfw

How some people defend 343 is beyond me.

 

[dwells]

So the Friday Bulletin came out 3 hours ago and they did not mention the MCC at all. Just don't talk about it and maybe it will go away strategy at work.

Seriously unreal. "Unprecedented level of communication."

I hope someone files a class action over all of this. I want my sixty bucks back. It's not that I really need the cash, I just don't want 343 to have it.

 

[hillsighed]

Can't wait for the patch.

Just ventured into H2A to try and mix it up a little from my Halo 4 matches. My team had two level 1's and two level 2's. The other team? One level 36, one level 50, one level 11 and one level 16.

...what the fuck

 

[RowdyReverb]

Seriously unreal. "Unprecedented level of communication."

I hope someone files a class action over all of this. I want my sixty bucks back. It's not that I really need the cash, I just don't want 343 to have it.

If it makes you feel better, they're taking a financial hit by working on the game this far after launch. It's not like they're going to sell a enough copies once the game fixed to make back the money they've spent on MCC in the past 3 months.

Also, this doesn't really contradict my earlier statement about their communication. Just because the newspaper has a sports section doesn't mean they're bad at communicating the weather. Furthermore, I didn't say that their level of communication was good, but that it is unprecedented, as in more than I've seen from other game studios.

 

[Booshka]

So the Friday Bulletin came out 3 hours ago and they did not mention the MCC at all. Just don't talk about it and maybe it will go away strategy at work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UBm-CJqBfw

One of the rare youtube vids where it is worth reading the comments.

 

[dwells]

If it makes you feel better, they're taking a financial hit by working on the game this far after launch. It's not like they're going to sell a enough copies once the game fixed to make back the money they've spent on MCC in the past 3 months.

Implying they've got more than two part time employees and a college intern working on this thing. Given the amount of progress they've made over nearly four months, my estimate might be generous.

 

[ProvenDeadly]

http://aka.ms/feb27update


"We’re pleased to announce that our upcoming content update, which will improve stability, matchmaking, the party and invite system, and more, is now complete and has been submitted to the certification process. Within the next few days, we’ll provide details on timing and content."


UPDATES on Updates!!!!

 

[SmartWaffles]

Reused ass

Spoiler

ets.

FTFY

http://aka.ms/feb27update


"We’re pleased to announce that our upcoming content update, which will improve stability, matchmaking, the party and invite system, and more, is now complete and has been submitted to the certification process. Within the next few days, we’ll provide details on timing and content."


UPDATES on Updates!!!!

OH GOD *intensifies*

Also, looks like the renamed Prophet's Bane (the sword on Truth) to Arbiter's Sword.

 

[RBK]

I'm ready for the outrage if this patch doesn't work.

EDIT: And please stop wearing the community thin 343.

Remove Team Slayer playlist Stinkles, it's only right.

 

[Booshka]

Holy shit, I figured it out. Halo 2 back on Original Xbox was a shitty game until April of 2005. The 1.1 update that finally made the game great, came out April 18, 2005. So, expect MCC to be fixed, with Ranks and playlists working properly by April 18, 2015.

343 are so dedicated to the Anniversary experience for Halo 2, that they are recreating the update/patching cycle, "Exactly as you remembered it."

 

[GringoSuave89]

Holy shit, I figured it out. Halo 2 back on Original Xbox was a shitty game until April of 2005. The 1.1 update that finally made the game great, came out April 18, 2005. So, expect MCC to be fixed, with Ranks and playlists working properly by April 18, 2015.

343 are so dedicated to the Anniversary experience for Halo 2, that they are recreating the update/patching cycle, "Exactly as you remembered it."

Mind = blown.

At least this damn CU is done and awaiting cert. If MS had any fucking brains they'd fast track it and get it out by Monday.

 

[RBK]

 

[PROh1bited]

Holy shit, I figured it out. Halo 2 back on Original Xbox was a shitty game until April of 2005. The 1.1 update that finally made the game great, came out April 18, 2005. So, expect MCC to be fixed, with Ranks and playlists working properly by April 18, 2015.

343 are so dedicated to the Anniversary experience for Halo 2, that they are recreating the update/patching cycle, "Exactly as you remembered it."

The thing is, Halo 2 was nothing close to the cesspool of TMCC before their "big update".

Also, how long does Msofts Certification on the Xbone usually take?

 

[Omni]

Who chooses AR starts on Halo 3's isolation over... well anything really. Blah

So much Halo 3 tonight in the team slayer playlist. That's all people are voting for

 

[RdN]

Holy shit, they failed to provide a date, again.

 

[DanteThePyro]

Holy shit, they failed to provide a date, again.

It's out of their hands at this point. It has to go through certification by Microsoft and could potentially fail that, leading to another delay.

 

[Garrett 2U]

could halo be back?

 

[RBK]

Certification doesn't take that long I think. Could be mistaken, but there's been a few times where it's just a one day turnaround.

 

[Mine01]

Good i like this, hopwd forma an era but its ok.

 

[SaganIsGOAT]

Good i like this, hopwd forma an era but its ok.

Couldn't have said it any better myself.

 

[daedalius]

The covers are the best thing about Escalation.

The covers are made by some pretty top tier illustrators, I know Dave Palumbo did several (and he is awesome)

 

[HTupolev]

 

[AnonomissX]

Holy shit, I figured it out. Halo 2 back on Original Xbox was a shitty game until April of 2005. The 1.1 update that finally made the game great, came out April 18, 2005. So, expect MCC to be fixed, with Ranks and playlists working properly by April 18, 2015.

343 are so dedicated to the Anniversary experience for Halo 2, that they are recreating the update/patching cycle, "Exactly as you remembered it."

You sir, win the internet tonight!

 

[SaganIsGOAT]

Holy shit, I figured it out. Halo 2 back on Original Xbox was a shitty game until April of 2005. The 1.1 update that finally made the game great, came out April 18, 2005. So, expect MCC to be fixed, with Ranks and playlists working properly by April 18, 2015.

343 are so dedicated to the Anniversary experience for Halo 2, that they are recreating the update/patching cycle, "Exactly as you remembered it."

The difference is that back in 2004 there weren't many other games for players to turn to. Nowadays broken shit gets tossed aside because there are several other games doing it better. I'm mostly acknowledging the fact that people stuck with Halo 2 because there weren't other MP titles like that.

 

[Ramirez]

I can't believe that most of you think this CU is the one that's gonna fix everything. I just can't even begin to think that until I actually see it in action.

 

[Booshka]

The difference is that back in 2004 there weren't many other games for players to turn to. Nowadays broken shit gets tossed aside because there are several other games doing it better.

Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Crimson Skies, Splinter Cellandora Tomorrow, Counter-Strike, Soldier of Fortune 2, Mech Assault, Unreal Championship, plenty of Sports games, etc, etc.

More good games to play on Xbox than there are now.

None of this matters, because it was a joke, pointing out details to knock down a joke, c'mon.

 

[Prinz Eugn]

I came, I saw, I colored.

Spoiler

Bonus filter version, looks kind of neat I think.

 

[FATstronaut]

I came, I saw, I colored.

Spoiler

Bonus filter version, looks kind of neat I think.

DAYUM thats awesome!

 

[RBK]

Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Crimson Skies, Splinter Cellandora Tomorrow, Counter-Strike, Soldier of Fortune 2, Mech Assault, Unreal Championship, plenty of Sports games, etc, etc.

Honestly Pandora Tomorrow is probably the only valid answer. The rest weren't really that popular.