Captain Blood
Member
It is good to hear all this positive feedback about FUD sadly both YouTube and Waypoint are blocked at work so I guess I will be waiting until tonight to watch it.
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Halo |OT10| The Calm Before The Storm
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lybertyboy
Thinks the Evil Empire is just misunderstood.
Watch it at home on your TV. It'll be worth the wait. Of course seeing it on a theater screen is even better.
I still need to pre-order.
Why can we just get a hint as to whether or not there will be a system that ranks people of similar skill together.
That's all I need.
I don't believe for a second that people like yourself who like Halo aren't going to pick the game up if it doesn't have a skill based ranking system.
I would like to know who the "sisters" are of 343.
GodlyPerfection
Member
I'm looking forward to the announcement of clans/groups as an extension of my friends list. There is a few things supporting that they exist.
- They haven't shown the active roster menu (which will probably have a tab that says/group clan)
- Next to the "Active Roster" at the bottom of your screen there is a symbol of 3 "cards"; one for Friends, one for Recent Players, and one for Clan/Group
- Sometimes there are emblems for teams and we saw teams named at several points (perhaps clan emblems and names, but could definitely be other stuff)
- It says "groups" on the back of the Halo 4 box.
- Microsoft announced a tournament system for XBL and that they were working on it with a couple games... I have faith that 343i was not left out of this talk as Halo has seen competitive play quite often.
Just a hunch...
EDIT: I've got it... there isn't an individual ranking system of 1-50... it is reserved for clans. DONE... lol.
- They haven't shown the active roster menu (which will probably have a tab that says/group clan)
- Next to the "Active Roster" at the bottom of your screen there is a symbol of 3 "cards"; one for Friends, one for Recent Players, and one for Clan/Group
- Sometimes there are emblems for teams and we saw teams named at several points (perhaps clan emblems and names, but could definitely be other stuff)
- It says "groups" on the back of the Halo 4 box.
- Microsoft announced a tournament system for XBL and that they were working on it with a couple games... I have faith that 343i was not left out of this talk as Halo has seen competitive play quite often.
Just a hunch...
EDIT: I've got it... there isn't an individual ranking system of 1-50... it is reserved for clans. DONE... lol.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Oh, simple misunderstanding. I thought you meant the literal shield of the mantis, not it shielding you with its body.
Thanks!
You are my favorite detective.I'm looking forward to the announcement of clans/groups as an extension of my friends list. There is a few things supporting that they exist.
- They haven't shown the active roster menu (which will probably have a tab that says/group clan)
- Next to the "Active Roster" at the bottom of your screen there is a symbol of 3 "cards"; one for Friends, one for Recent Players, and one for Clan/Group
- Sometimes there are emblems for teams and we saw teams named at several points (perhaps clan emblems and names, but could definitely be other stuff)
- It says "groups" on the back of the Halo 4 box.
- Microsoft announced a tournament system for XBL and that they were working on it with a couple games... I have faith that 343i was not left out of this talk as Halo has seen competitive play quite often.
Just a hunch...
EDIT: I've got it... there isn't an individual ranking system of 1-50... it is reserved for clans. DONE
I mean, I love you.
No I mean, ugh.. I respect you.
Vire
Member
IGN Review of Forward Unto Dawn Part 1:
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/05/halo-4-forward-unto-dawn-part-1-review
Sounds about right.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/05/halo-4-forward-unto-dawn-part-1-review
Sounds about right.
User 73706
Banned
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
Infinity+10 slayer
Does the Mantis die in one laser shot?
There was a gameplay video on Valhalla and it survived a direct hit with the laser. Don't have link
The chills of the nerd type are the best.
Believe what you want man. The fact is the game will get boring for people like us after 2 months of grinding. ala cod.
Were you bored of Halo CE after two months? It was all LAN, but my point still stands... I think. You weren't exactly paired up by skill, it was just anyone that you knew
Vire
Member
Exactly, the gameplay is the important part. Not some meaningless rank.
HiredN00bs
Member
343 employees having power weapon loadouts confirmed.
They truly are. I loved when I got them at the E3 2012 showing. The game just looked so good in motion that I was shivering from awesomeness overtaking my body.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Spartan lazer firing BRs with railgun shooting AR secondaries.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
There's still so much content there to warrant a purchase. Ranking would be a great addition, but it shouldn't make or break a sale. And there's some serious comedic value in the fact that people hang out on the halo thread and talk about every minute detail, then say they may not buy the game.
squidhands
Member
If the ONLY deciding factor in buying the game is a ranking system, you should just save your money and rent it.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
To be fair, that typically comes from non regulars, and trolls.
Nah, he's just willing to betray you for the sniper downstairs.
I just audibly said "oh shit" during my lunch break reading that.
GodlyPerfection
Member
Another note on the possibility of groups and clans. There has been a lot of focus on niche groups in the community and 343i has done a lot to appease all of these different groups. The social aspect is why I play Halo. The multiplayer is what drew me in as I spent hours daily playing CE with tons of friends thanks to our local get together spot that had 20 networked xboxes. I'm not really a fan of campaign in most games, Halo being a game where the campaign was not something I spent much time on. The forerunners are definitely something that awes me so Halo 4 may change this.
My point is that I wouldn't put it past 343i to build on that social aspect by solidifying a stronger sense of community in Halo through groups/clans. It is that friendship that creates addicts out of a lot of people. You hear all the time and again of people hating WoW and they stop playing it only to be dragged back in because they miss playing with their friends. Halo has a strong loyal fanbase. One dedicated enough to make crazy cosplay, remix music, devote months to creating maps, creating TV shows with Halo, creating their own sports, diving into lore like historians pouring over ancient tomes, etc. The community does a lot and supporting groups/clans is definitely a way to emphasize that strength that Halo has. That is what sets it apart for me. That social interaction and sense of community progression.
Way off on a tangent, but like many others I love Halo in my own way. And man do I hope that they implement an extension to my friends list, cuz that would be awesome.
My point is that I wouldn't put it past 343i to build on that social aspect by solidifying a stronger sense of community in Halo through groups/clans. It is that friendship that creates addicts out of a lot of people. You hear all the time and again of people hating WoW and they stop playing it only to be dragged back in because they miss playing with their friends. Halo has a strong loyal fanbase. One dedicated enough to make crazy cosplay, remix music, devote months to creating maps, creating TV shows with Halo, creating their own sports, diving into lore like historians pouring over ancient tomes, etc. The community does a lot and supporting groups/clans is definitely a way to emphasize that strength that Halo has. That is what sets it apart for me. That social interaction and sense of community progression.
Way off on a tangent, but like many others I love Halo in my own way. And man do I hope that they implement an extension to my friends list, cuz that would be awesome.
Hitmonchan107
Member
A shiver of fury shook my hand when I read this. Douchebags of the highest order.
These may been missed, and they are definitely worth a read so I'm quoting myself on them.
Arena Gaming Columbus is holding the last major Halo Reach tourney this weekend. Stream link.
GodfatherX
Member
Really liked the first episode of FUD, other then the IGN map bids any big news over the last week. On vacation/honeymoon so haven't been around to keep up?
I agree. Actually, Dice did a great job of that with BF3. With Battlelog, it's so easy to make groups/clans and play together (lol). Maybe if Waypoint was refitted with similar features it would a) Give people a reason to go there in the first place b) strengthen the community and c) make community interaction that much easier.
I miss the clan aspect of Halo 2 - even if some were so, so, so ridiculous - and hope that it returns in one form or another.
Moa
Member
VIP in Reach
It has TU settings on it (No BT), and it is slightly functional, the score options for killing the VIP and the VIP getting a kill is there, but the numbers are invisible, by default it is 257.
It has TU settings on it (No BT), and it is slightly functional, the score options for killing the VIP and the VIP getting a kill is there, but the numbers are invisible, by default it is 257.
It was fun because of gameplay and you were playing people you know. However, after playing halo 3 and having the opportunity to play people constantly at or near my level, I feel it is safe to say that I would not like to go back. (that is go back to not having skill based rank.)
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
bawwhahah is this in one of those campaign BTS vids? I can't wait to watch them after I beat the game
ncsuDuncan
Member
Agreed. That was awesome, even with Hendler's hilarious voiceovers.
Looking forward to seeing the space janitor.
That popped up in the thread the other day. It was strongly implied that having an unofficial/hacked gametype in your fileshare could get you banned by the automated banhammer system. Use at your own risk.
Bregmann Roche
Member
FUD ep. 1 was great. Looking forward to ep. 2. Congrats to 343, Frankie, etc. etc. Thanks for putting it up on Youtube. Silverlight is awful.
STOP STEPPING ON OUR DICKS ELLIS!
Agreed. That was awesome, even with Hendler's hilarious voiceovers.
Looking forward to seeing the space janitor.
That popped up in the thread the other day. It was strongly implied that having an unofficial/hacked gametype in your fileshare could get you banned by the automated banhammer system. Use at your own risk.
Making a youtube Video on this VIP gametype. If i get banned guess i'll just;
Shamless gif plug.
Slightly Live
Dirty tag dodger
Question for Frankie, any chance Voc had a hand writing some of the background fiction seen in FUD?
The Insurrectionist news stories tingled my spine.
The Insurrectionist news stories tingled my spine.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
YourExWife
Member
This happened to me no less than 5 times in about 6 games last night, different person/map/gametype every time. I fucking hate people sometimes.
Reagan's BR
Banned
Someone here might get this:
Also I'm pretty sure this wasn't requested.
Too lazy to 'shop in Reagan unto Dawn
Check the thread! And I made an alternate avy for Barlow.
Those are awesome thanks y'all! Ill go with ThatsMytrunks since slt made one for Poland.
Thank yall both!
Moa
Member
Good thing it isn't in my File Share.
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
Assault variant for OB ;]
Reagan's BR
Banned
Get someone to do W. with an AR, Jefferson with a sniper, or JFK with an Energy Sword. US presidents with Halo weapons is the new trend.
Bregmann Roche
Member
It had to be said in all-caps by someone in this thread at some point. Also, my avatar is the butt-chugging lawyer.
Carter would have a bubble shield.
Reagan's BR
Banned
Jimmy Carter with a flamethrower.
Question for Ellis or Frankie:
I know this is super nit-picky, but I'm curious. Why is there little similarity between the Lasky character in FUD and the character in the actual game? I mean, shouldn't they at least have the same haircut or something?
Also, if I'm mistaken and one of these fellas isn't actually Lasky, my apologies. Also also, I don't mean to turn this into a "BUT THERE SHOULD BE DIFFERENT GRAVITY IN LOW ORBIT" type of thing. I'm just curious, that's all. First episode was great.
I know this is super nit-picky, but I'm curious. Why is there little similarity between the Lasky character in FUD and the character in the actual game? I mean, shouldn't they at least have the same haircut or something?
Also, if I'm mistaken and one of these fellas isn't actually Lasky, my apologies. Also also, I don't mean to turn this into a "BUT THERE SHOULD BE DIFFERENT GRAVITY IN LOW ORBIT" type of thing. I'm just curious, that's all. First episode was great.