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[FL1Psyde]

can't believe the gameplay footage is pre-alpha, it looks more polished than finished h3/reach combined haha <3

 

[Plywood]

:O Nice!

I'm gonna back off for a while, I think I might be in the red zone.

Seriously be careful, AFAIK junior bans are perma so it's not worth it.

Plywood posted this gif in the other thread:

http://i.minus.com/iwgp6yFySG5IB.gif

Wow... Anyone who wanted the suit to look like the old H2/H3 suit should just get out.
GET OUT

Loved the new look even pre-codpiece. <3

 

[Risen]

You guys should really watch the video outside of Youtube. The sound is orgasimic. My ears my purring. My Sennheisers are glowing.

Man no joke... the sound is extraordinary.

 

[Kuroyume]

Frankie was implying in the OXM interview, that single shot weapons very like the DMR aren't going anywhere.
So there'll be something.

OMG if this is actually the case

 

[Hitmonchan107]

Words fail me.

I'm all in on this hype train.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

You guys should really watch the video outside of Youtube. The sound is orgasimic. My ears my purring. My Sennheisers are glowing.

This, the music phenomenal!

 

[heckfu]

OMG if this is actually the case

I like seeing you excited.

 

[Tha Robbertster]

The music in the vidoc was awesome. Really gave me a sense of exploration and impending danger.

 

[Ken]

I'm hoping that Cyclops (?) mech won't be just for show.

 

[Steelyuhas]

I assume that other single shot weapons will include the Magnum, and possibly a non-human single shot rifle. I doubt the DMR like it is in Reach will be in the game, just too similar to the BR.

 

[Hydranockz]

Ship it now. NOW I SAY!

 

[Garrett 2U]

I hope they release more info in the weekly bulletin.
Especially clear up the air with the "perks" frenzy.

 

[GhaleonEB]

So there's a subtle HUD bob: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=f6UL63Zo-uo#t=190s

.gif of it:

I like the HUD bob, it's not over done and provides a slight sense of heft and movement.

Next to the "BR Slayer", it looks like the icon for the Start button (or is that Back?). I'm hoping that means hitting Start will display the rules/settings for the gametype you're playing.

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Halo hype making people crazy. Just wait until we get some real trailers

And this, kids, is why you don't let the Halo threads on the gaming side get to you. Visit for amusement and light discussion only, don't get worked up over anything.

The mod with the Tashi special.

rofl

 

[Ken]

And this, kids, is why you don't let the Halo threads on the gaming side get to you. Visit for amusement and light discussion only, don't get worked up over anything.

But they got banned for posts in this thread, no?

 

[PNut]

Wow! Everything looks and sounds cool so far! When do we get footage of bad journalists playing this game? Can't wait!

 

[daedalius]

I kinda doubt it will be a DMR.

Probably something akin to a Forerunner carbine.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

I'm hoping that Cyclops (?) mech won't be just for show.

It's a big upgrade from the version 1 cyclops, to say the least.

 

[Hydranockz]

Next to the "BR Slayer", it looks like the icon for the Start button (or is that Back?). I'm hoping that means hitting Start will display the rules/settings for the gametype you're playing.

Yeah I had similar thoughts a page or two ago. Could make joining customs and what not way easier to pick up.

 

[Havok]

Next to the "BR Slayer", it looks like the icon for the Start button (or is that Back?). I'm hoping that means hitting Start will display the rules/settings for the gametype you're playing.

I assume that's exactly what it is, and that seems totally awesome. No more being confused by the tiny variable changes between gametypes! They should pop up before the match as well.

 

[GhaleonEB]

But they got banned for posts in this thread, no?

Not sure, could be. I skimmed through and didn't see anything offensive (just arrived at work), might have missed something. The Halo discussion in the Gaming side can be great, but it's easy to get caught getting worked up by some of the drive bys there; that's ensnared a lot of guys from HaloGAF in the past. Folks can get so cozy in our insular community threads and have the wrong reaction when discussion goes a direction they don't like.

 

[The Librarian]

Where are Domino and Devo? What do they have to say? Did they get to play it? Are they still embargoed?

 

[Homeboyd]

Were the entire MP maps shown to the press or just the few seconds of we saw?

 

[daedalius]

Where are Domino and Devo? What did they have to say? Did they get to play it? Are they still embargoed?

Yea, where is Devo?

She got to actually play it, didn't she? More info??

Also, thought I'd share that watching the trailer makes me really want to get better at 3d...

 

[Gabotron ES]

I'm hoping that Cyclops (?) mech won't be just for show.

But it's huuge!

 

[Ken]

But it's huuge!

Shouldn't be a problem in campaign?

 

[Miggytronz]

Devo got to play it!

 

[Sai-kun]

The mod with the Tashi special.

I am giggling so hard at this :lol

 

[Garrett 2U]

But it's huuge!

I'm wondering what they were built to fight..

 

[thezerofire]

just got caught up, woke up a little later than I planned on.

Everything looks really fast. I love it. Sprint is back but oh well, everyone looks fast sprint or not.

Battle Rifle. Enough said.

Perks/Loadouts. I don't know. If it means that I can have a BR start every game, and some new kid wants to spawn with his AR then I'm fine with it.

No beta is going to make this a long wait.

 

[Blueblur1]

I like the HUD bob, it's not over done and provides a slight sense of heft and movement.

Is it me or does the screen not flare up and go red when being shot at like in Reach? Maybe it's just because the gif cuts off there but that would be sweet.

 

[Steelyuhas]

Where are Domino and Devo? What did they have to say? Did they get to play it? Are they still embargoed?

Seriously though, I need their impressions.

Ghaleon, good spot what we can probably assume is a gametype help. Cool feature.

 

[VivaciousJazzy]

This map is set in a space station hovering in near orbit and we got to see a Spartan IV running around. The station was partially destroyed, so the Spartan was able to jump in zero-g for a bit and the centerpiece of the map is home to a giant mech.

Really? More 0G Gimmicks?

 

[Arnie]

So I've been out for a few hours and have probably missed the trailer dissection, could someone try to answer these key points:

- Is there an estimate on how many BR shots it takes to down someone.
- Is bleed through default ala Halo 2 and 3.

 

[DMeisterJ]

Wow, the video looks glorious on Waypoint.

:bow 343

 

[Zeouterlimits]

Really? More 0G Gimmicks?

Gimmick I'll ignore, but the OXM interview mentioned viewing the station from inside and outside, so I assume there's something like that.

 

[lybertyboy]

Really? More 0G Gimmicks?

The statement about zero or low-g is not accurate.

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

Haven't seen this brought up yet:

Officially the new logo? I really like it a lot.

 

[Tashi]

So I've been out for a few hours and have probably missed the trailer dissection, could someone try to answer these key points:

- Is there an estimate on how many BR shots it takes to down someone.
- Is bleed through default ala Halo 2 and 3.

4 maybe 5 judging by how one shot hits the player.
Yes it's bleed through

 

[Risen]

The statement about zero or low-g is not accurate.

See... what did I say... more love with every post.

 

[Arnie]

4 maybe 5 judging by how one shot hits the player.
Yes it's bleed through

Good stuff. Hope it's 4 not 5.

My friend just told me something horrific about weapon spawns being random. Has this been confirmed?

 

[Devolution]

I can talk now, getting ready for school. I'll have a write up at some point too. If people have specific questions I can answer those too.

Also thanks Earth for reminding me I live in California today with that earthquake at 5:30 am.

 

[The Librarian]

Better listen to him, 343, or he won't play Halo 4!

 

[GhaleonEB]

Is it me or does the screen not flare up and go red when being shot at like in Reach? Maybe it's just because the gif cuts off there but that would be sweet.

I'm assuming it's because it's early. IIRC, the directional fire indicators weren't even in the Reach public beta. It was one of those things I grumbled about a lot since we couldn't tell where fire was coming from. Other than the specific things we can see that provide information, I'm trying not to infer too much about the final HUD state for a reason. Directional fire indicators of some kind have been in all Halo games, so I'm assuming they'll be in Halo 4 in some capacity.

 

[Slightly Live]

I can talk now, getting ready for school. I'll have a write up at some point too. If people have specific questions I can answer those too.

How do the controls handle? Did they nail that Halo feeling? =)

 

[Steelyuhas]

Better listen to him, 343, or he won't play Halo 4!

Is he talking about the reticle design or the uncentered reticle location?

 

[heckfu]

Better listen to him, 343, or he won't play Halo 4!

Who is that again? Oh, no one? Gotcha.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

How do the controls handle? Did they nail that Halo feeling? =)

Another one, what is the non-sprinting speed of the game feel like, more in line with halo 2? Because it looks pretty fast in the video.

 

[The Librarian]

Is he talking about the reticle design or the uncentered reticle location?

I honestly have no idea. The latter, I assume.

I can talk now, getting ready for school. I'll have a write up at some point too. If people have specific questions I can answer those too.

Also thanks Earth for reminding me I live in California today with that earthquake at 5:30 am.

Hope no one you know got hurt!

How did Sprint play in the game? Did everyone start with it? How high can you jump? How fast do you move (sans Sprint)? How many beatdowns to kill someone? Strafing? Inertia? Are they like Halo 2/3?

 

[erpg]

Better listen to him, 343, or he won't play Halo 4!

Console players can't look up, so having a better view of the top of the screen is simply good design.

 

[Gabotron ES]

I'm wondering what they were built to fight..

... dinosaurs?