AllIsOneIsNone
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Halo |OT 24| In Before the Locke
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That's what my parents said when I got circumcised.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Heyoooo
I have some bad news.
They're coming back, it's just a question of when.
SaganIsGOAT
Junior Member
The flood have so much potential. I feel like next gen power should allow for the flood to procedurally break apart during firefights much more satisfyingly.
Where is the bottom picture from?
god damn it. rip h3
Poodlestrike
Banned
All from the same place. It's Escalation. Or Initiation, one of the two. Probably the former.
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kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Even reading the words "Halo 5 mechanics" makes me want Halo 5 so bad. What a difference compared to the Halo 4 pre-release sentiment.
It also had jetpacks, and Boarding Action was designed around the jetpacks. They were cut late in development
RowdyReverb
Member
Hearing the sound effects or this gets me hyped all over. I miss that game
wesleyshark
Banned
No Flood in h5 but they will be back. They are the evolutionary foil and counter to Whom Controls the Domain.
If they release it of course I'll buy it... We just don't need it is all I'm saying.
Escalation.
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kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I'm totally down for the flood coming back. Make it a spin-off game maybe. More run and gun and less sandboxy or sumthin.
wesleyshark
Banned
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kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I really don't know if I want them in a mainline game. They just play so differently. I guess I'd feel better about it if all the games that included the Flood didn't also include one obnoxiously terrible Flood level...
wesleyshark
Banned
Fahzgoolin
Banned
Halo CE didn't have a terrible flood level. If anyone thinks otherwise please repent and keep your mouth shut.
Bad opinion is bad.
*fist bump*
the library is definitely a dope level, good to see halo gaffers know better
I have no idea what any of this means. But at the end of Halo 3 Cortana says the Flood is finished, and that is exactly what they should be. Gone forever. That's good storytelling. Likewise, Cortana should stay dead. Not because she's a shit character, just like the Flood are not a shit enemy, but out of her respect for her and the narrative. Tell new stories, don't cheapen the old ones.
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kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Dude the Library is the best Flood level, hands down. I love it. It just needed more navigation cues in the level design. Otherwise it perfectly plays to the Flood's strengths, and gives you plenty of ammo for the guns that are fun to use against the Flood: the magnum and shotgun.
Fahzgoolin
Banned
After watching that game informer i can see that Marty was really unhappy where he was. Kinda sad. They were very guarded, but was easy to see they were relieved to be gone.
Gonna keep my eye on their game.
Gonna keep my eye on their game.
SaganIsGOAT
Junior Member
Yeah when you have solid space to move around in the flood are great. Those cramped ass intestine tubes in Cortana paired with the new evolved flood was just baaaaaad imo.
Fahzgoolin
Banned
wesleyshark
Banned
If Halo 3 didn't have these jerks I could have appreciated the "Cortana" level.
Yeah.... Those guys are bullet sponges on legendary. Big pile of N O P E
The library is bloody terrible.
I want a horror style Flood spinoff. You could play as a Marine trapped on a ship infested with the flood.
I want a horror style Flood spinoff. You could play as a Marine trapped on a ship infested with the flood.
The Library is an awful level that combined the worst aspects of CE. It's the polar opposite of the Silent Cartographer.
There has been no good (exclusive) flood level. The Flood is at its best when it is in a 3 or 4 way fight with the other factions, like in Quarantine Zone, or at its best in The Covenant.
Edit: Does the MS store ship to NZ? I'm thinking of picking up Halo CE on PC. Also, does H2V still require GFWL? Is there any hassle after the purchase?
There has been no good (exclusive) flood level. The Flood is at its best when it is in a 3 or 4 way fight with the other factions, like in Quarantine Zone, or at its best in The Covenant.
Edit: Does the MS store ship to NZ? I'm thinking of picking up Halo CE on PC. Also, does H2V still require GFWL? Is there any hassle after the purchase?
ViewtifulJC
Banned
#WeBack
Does Halo from H3 count? Minus a few Sentinels the only enemies you fight are Flood, and that is a god-tier level.
wesleyshark
Banned
I know why the Flood aren't in Halo 5...
They're too busy taking down GAF
Not sure if posted, probably has been
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqb3Mgc_T0M&feature=youtu.be&a
The Game Informer Show: The Halo Spectacular (Feat. 343i, Jaime Griesemer, Marty O'Donnell)
Just under two hours long.
Edit: seen it has been oh well here it is again!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqb3Mgc_T0M&feature=youtu.be&a
The Game Informer Show: The Halo Spectacular (Feat. 343i, Jaime Griesemer, Marty O'Donnell)
Just under two hours long.
Edit: seen it has been oh well here it is again!
Forerunner
Member
AR starts broke gaf.
Watched it today, pretty good.
Jamie and Marty section was really interesting; hearing his workload on Halo 2 is mindboggling
Poodlestrike
Banned
I'm really hoping some kind soul puts together a Halo total conversion for XCOM 2. I don't think I'd need to play anything else ever again.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Oh, Flood is confirmed to not be returning?
Bummer.
I wonder if we will encounter a third faction of sorts..
Oh wow, I like that.
I need to get into Destiny again, but the MP wasn't for me and the SP 'quests' became far too repetitive IMO. At the very least, I wish there were dungeons and environments to explore.
Bummer.
I wonder if we will encounter a third faction of sorts..
ToO armors looks great too!
Oh wow, I like that.
I need to get into Destiny again, but the MP wasn't for me and the SP 'quests' became far too repetitive IMO. At the very least, I wish there were dungeons and environments to explore.
Gnome Scat
Member
Has to be Dead Space + ODST or no deal.
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
That Game Informer podcast was a great watch. Just reinforces my beliefs that Bungie wasn't a great fit for the Halo franchise as it usually appears they were tapped out early on and wanted to do other things. Can't blame or even hate them for it, devs should have the freedom of choice because it empowers them and allows for more creativity, so I think best case scenario happened that a new team was formed tasked with the sole purpose to take care of the Halo franchise: 343.
343 has to represent us, they have to be the fans of Halo making the decisions to please Halo fans. Halo is a franchise that has grown to be all about fan service; it's the only way it can maintain a strong position going forward. Long-lasting franchises all have this in common: cater to your hardcore fanbase, show love to all communities and do everything in your power to give them what they want while still bringing worthwhile surprises to the table.
Without 343, we either wouldn't have Halo or it'd be something completely different by now. By the time Halo 5 releases, this franchise will have been around for ~14 years; that's a damn long time that shows Halo is a strong brand and judging from the reception it still gets at press events and the high anticipation from fans, it has the legs to be around for much longer.
The power is in their messaging; it has to be transparent and honest. If you talk about CTF, you know the first thing that will come to people's minds are the most controversial changes like auto pickup, dropping the flag, the KILL waypoint, so for them to not mention those simple things was disappointing and a bit troubling. Easily avoidable, little things in their messaging that would be quickly picked up by long-time Halo fans. Maybe 343 needs someone to tell them, "Halo fans know this, Halo fans know that, Halo fans won't put up with that, you're going to see some resistance from Halo fans because of this this and that, maybe you should rethink your messaging if you can't answer questions where the audience views as a simple yes or no but you dance around your wording because reasons, etc. etc." And if they already have those discussions but are still making these little mistakes that are often blown out of proportion, then they need to do a better job thinking from the mind of a skeptical, sometimes positive, sometimes negative Halo fan because I feel that's what all Halo fans are at this point. Any fan who is heavily on one side is probably too jaded and/or started late in this franchise because how can you not have at least some level of disappointment and skepticism after being around for several years?
If 343 keeps improving, releases Halo 5 without any issues and gains a lot of support from fans, then rides that steadily into future projects, they will naturally become one of the most respected studios in gaming because that's the power this franchise still has. It is a massive responsibility to be tasked with a franchise like Halo, and if they succeed with Halo 5's launch (no issues) and continue with other Halo related projects that excite people, 343 will continue building that goodwill and growing their fanbase, not necessarily just fans of Halo which is quite a big deal in my opinion.
343 has to represent us, they have to be the fans of Halo making the decisions to please Halo fans. Halo is a franchise that has grown to be all about fan service; it's the only way it can maintain a strong position going forward. Long-lasting franchises all have this in common: cater to your hardcore fanbase, show love to all communities and do everything in your power to give them what they want while still bringing worthwhile surprises to the table.
One example: Spectator mode. People have been asking for this for a long time, but only now we're seeing it when it should have been a priority years ago. A lot of resources need to be put behind it, so that's why Bungie didn't do it? Well, I'd argue that it was something fans have always been extremely passionate over, so why not put serious resources into creating it? Why not have it a serious consideration during the pre-development and initial design phases? I feel like this has been the case for so many areas in Halo, but we've grown used to "Ehh well we got this nice new little thing, maybe next time we'll get ____" when ____ should've been a priority from the get-go lol
Without 343, we either wouldn't have Halo or it'd be something completely different by now. By the time Halo 5 releases, this franchise will have been around for ~14 years; that's a damn long time that shows Halo is a strong brand and judging from the reception it still gets at press events and the high anticipation from fans, it has the legs to be around for much longer.
The power is in their messaging; it has to be transparent and honest. If you talk about CTF, you know the first thing that will come to people's minds are the most controversial changes like auto pickup, dropping the flag, the KILL waypoint, so for them to not mention those simple things was disappointing and a bit troubling. Easily avoidable, little things in their messaging that would be quickly picked up by long-time Halo fans. Maybe 343 needs someone to tell them, "Halo fans know this, Halo fans know that, Halo fans won't put up with that, you're going to see some resistance from Halo fans because of this this and that, maybe you should rethink your messaging if you can't answer questions where the audience views as a simple yes or no but you dance around your wording because reasons, etc. etc." And if they already have those discussions but are still making these little mistakes that are often blown out of proportion, then they need to do a better job thinking from the mind of a skeptical, sometimes positive, sometimes negative Halo fan because I feel that's what all Halo fans are at this point. Any fan who is heavily on one side is probably too jaded and/or started late in this franchise because how can you not have at least some level of disappointment and skepticism after being around for several years?
If 343 keeps improving, releases Halo 5 without any issues and gains a lot of support from fans, then rides that steadily into future projects, they will naturally become one of the most respected studios in gaming because that's the power this franchise still has. It is a massive responsibility to be tasked with a franchise like Halo, and if they succeed with Halo 5's launch (no issues) and continue with other Halo related projects that excite people, 343 will continue building that goodwill and growing their fanbase, not necessarily just fans of Halo which is quite a big deal in my opinion.
TTK will be up your alley then. That's what they're going for with the Dreadnaught. It's a giant space dungeon.
Wait, what thread am I in?
YourExWife
Member
Who the hell are you, again?
Some dude with a GAF account. I like the Halos. (Well, most of them.)
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Frankie are we gonna be earning these gun skins or nah
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
:B
Bregmann Roche
Member
I'm still confused why every Halo since 3 hasn't had an ODST "take-this-engine-and-make-a-game-in-a-year" style DLC.
I would've been happy with short-but-sweet sequels to ODST with whatever Halo engine was in the most recent mainline game. Bundle in the mainline game's DLC mp maps and sell that thing for $40 at retail.
Did the formula not work for Halo 3: ODST?
You'll be back. They always come back.
I would've been happy with short-but-sweet sequels to ODST with whatever Halo engine was in the most recent mainline game. Bundle in the mainline game's DLC mp maps and sell that thing for $40 at retail.
Did the formula not work for Halo 3: ODST?
You'll be back. They always come back.
Ragnarok Flames
Banned
instead of doing Spartan Ops with Halo 4, they should have done it stand-alone like you suggested.
Forerunner
Member
Lol, got to love weapon betrayal.
jailbird20022
Banned
I mean you're asking for it when you're just staring at it waiting to spawn
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
Seconds, literally seconds I was waiting for it.
Great victim blaming, guy. Stay in jail where you belong. This place is sooooo toxic..
Forerunner
Member
User 73706
Banned
So with the Forerunners drawing the bulk of their power from the classically untraceable flickers of life and death of ambient particles throughout infinite amounts of nascent other universes, that essentially makes them chronic masturbators on a causative scale, right?
God bless America.
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