Sweeping BR headshots. So bad.
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Halo |OT10| The Calm Before The Storm
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Sweeping BR headshots. So bad.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
There is Dexterity, and then there's all those other kinda "neat" stuff. Faster reloads AND weapon swapping, too good.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Well, I was wrong. FUD is awesome. =D
Ill post more detailed impressions later, I wanna absorb it and think about it more.
Agreed, it seems absurd that Meltdown does not have the Mantis and Ragnarok does. Not just because of map size and flow, but it also seems weird to have a vehicle that is brand new on a remake.
Agreed. I don't think we are in for any more surprises unfortunately. Odds of the chopper being in are slim to none it seems.. And where are the UNSC air vehicles in MP? Most of all, no Forerunner vehicles is a huge disappointment.
Amazing.
Yeah, it bugged me also. He doesn't look like young Lasky or game Lasky. Weird choice, but Ill live.
Ill post more detailed impressions later, I wanna absorb it and think about it more.
Agreed, it seems absurd that Meltdown does not have the Mantis and Ragnarok does. Not just because of map size and flow, but it also seems weird to have a vehicle that is brand new on a remake.
Agreed. I don't think we are in for any more surprises unfortunately. Odds of the chopper being in are slim to none it seems.. And where are the UNSC air vehicles in MP? Most of all, no Forerunner vehicles is a huge disappointment.
Amazing.
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.
Yeah, it bugged me also. He doesn't look like young Lasky or game Lasky. Weird choice, but Ill live.
It is a shame it has screen graphics on it. This gif is awesome though.
What they should have done is just given everyone faster weapon switching and reload by default. Then there would be a lot more use of those other perks. Right now, I see a few other perks that may get used a little, but in most games dexterity will be the way to go.
Bregmann Roche
Member
Guys: I think I just figured out who killed JFK.
User 73706
Banned
I can't wait for BoltSHWAT CTF on Adrift.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
That's why I like that Sprint is universal now. In Reach, I think 90% of my AA choices were Sprint, and I know I wasn't alone on that. It was too versatile to sacrifice it for Boba Fett jetpacking or ArmorLockHero status.
The P of Poland
Member
What if... it had both?
It won't. H3 SWAT had no Carbine, Reach SWAT had no Needle Rifle (such a beautiful weapon). They're going to lock SWAT to one weapon.
What if the lion works for the Covenant?
Great journey, indeed.
I wonder if the system is flexible enough for them to make that kind of tweak after launch?
Edit: but see Duncan's post below, really the system is designed for thinking about multiple roles in many game types, it's really only a problem if things that on their face help, say, CTF never get used there.
Hydranockz
Member
Just what is under the Chief's helmet??
I can see why the needle rifle wasn't included (it'd me annoying to get super combined constantly)
It'd be awesome to see the Carbine, DMR, Lightrifle, and BR appear.
Random note; I hate adele. I'm very disappointed they used her for the Skyfall song.
Bregmann Roche
Member
He is the mane character of the franchise.
ncsuDuncan
Member
After listening to the Sparkast, I think Shielding is a little less useful than I first imagined. (Which is probably a good thing.)
I'll probably have three or four main loadouts I swap between:
"Slayer"
BR
DMR
Frag
Firepower
Dexterity
"Vehicle Hunter"
BR
PP
Pulse grenades
Grenadier
Explosive
"Vehicle User"
Wheelman
Gunner
"Objective/Flag Runner"
Mobility (to get to the flag faster)
Sensor (assuming this passive mod works while holding the flag)
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I was thinking about firepower to have an extra DMR in your backpocket, but I'm sure you can pick one up from one of the many dead guys you'll find.
User 73932
Banned
I'm not digging the song, but I won't deny that she is a good musician. They should of stuck with Chris Cornell, his "You Know My Name" song is great. I guess they weren't going for an edgy sound for the new film. Nothing beats Shirley Bassey's Bond work though.
The Librarian
Banned
Your avatar is awesome. Seanador, I'll definitely read your interview with Frankie.
Tashi, Domino, Duncan, Hyper, and Biggy, I've rented out the equipment for next week. I'm ready.
Marantz, dead cat, 2 XLRs, 3 SD cards totaling 40 GB, shotgun microphone, and the boom pole.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
But Halo 3 didn't have loadouts, so that's kind of a moot point. Though I guesss they could have littered them around the maps. I dunno what the excuse for Reach is, but I definitely expect H4 SWAT to have some different rifle options.
Edit : Oh, wait. The reason the Needle Rife wasn't in SWAT is probably because of the easy supercombine.
User 73932
Banned
What type of shotgun mic? I'd like to test it out if thats okay. I'm looking to purchase one to start building a library of sounds.This is awesome. Seanador, I'll definitely read your interview with Frankie.
Tashi, Domino, Duncan, Hyper, and Biggy, I've rented out the equipment for next week. I'm ready.
Marantz, dead cat, 2 XLRs, 3 SD cards totaling 40 GB, shotgun microphone, and the boom pole.
I was looking at the Rhode NTG-1, but it sounds a little too thin for my liking.
nillapuddin
Member
(With Forward Unto Dawn definitely being more like a "movie" than a promo piece)
Is Halo: Landfall the greatest live-action video game short film/promo ever?
I honestly cannot think of a better one
I absolutely love it to pieces, just watched it again and I am still blown away by it,
the style of it is perfect.
I literally do not think they could have made a better piece
Is Halo: Landfall the greatest live-action video game short film/promo ever?
I honestly cannot think of a better one
I absolutely love it to pieces, just watched it again and I am still blown away by it,
the style of it is perfect.
I literally do not think they could have made a better piece
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
The Librarian
Banned
By testing out you mean just playing around with it? That's fine. It's an Azden SGM 1X. I don't know about the Rode – never used a microphone from them. A quick Google search tells me it looks decent at least.
Hydranockz
Member
Yeah and that it will be very clear as to what can and can't be used in those playlists.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Now if only we knew what those playlists are...
I wish they had done one for ODST. After that commercial, I was begging for more.
Mister Negative
Member
Alright, enough FUD stuff, I need to get back to marrying this HitscanBattleRifle.gif
Dexterity >>> *
this is so good
so good
good
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Landfall is great, but it always felt like a proof of concept piece rather than a promo piece or a short film. That said, it certainly looks and feels the most authentic, and it beats FUD in the practical effect department.
Poker Face
Member
no one is using explosive?
id rather have OP grenades than faster reloads.
id rather have OP grenades than faster reloads.
ncsuDuncan
Member
Awesome, Dax!
I really like the Chris Cornell song. I dig Jack White's music, but his song with Alicia Keys for Quantum of Solace just sounded off-key to me during the chorus. Still better than the Madonna song for Die Another Day.
And yes, Shirley Bassey's songs are great, Goldfinger is my favorite of those.
I really like the Chris Cornell song. I dig Jack White's music, but his song with Alicia Keys for Quantum of Solace just sounded off-key to me during the chorus. Still better than the Madonna song for Die Another Day.
And yes, Shirley Bassey's songs are great, Goldfinger is my favorite of those.
nillapuddin
Member
I certainly wont disagree with that, I actually believe your correct
but a concept piece and a promo are not mutually exclusive
In this instance anyways, I feel like they congealed into an amazing short
as was my original question,
has there ever been another video game promoting piece that can compare?
GodlyPerfection
Member
I don't get the fascination with Firepower... I'd say mobility is much better in that slot or AA efficiency. If you really want a DMR or BR then you can just pick it up from someone you kill. Start DMR for the range then sprint to grab the dude's BR that you just slaughtered.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Dunc! Did you ever announce the winner of your MS Paint thing? Was hoping I'd won a book!
From the FUD thread:
Okay so this is how much of what is written on the bed ceiling I uncovered:
From Earth. For Earth. Honor, Valor, Allegiance, Excellence. From Earth. For Earth. Today, Tomorrow, Forever. Together we rise, together we prevail. Forward Unto Dawn. From Earth. For Earth. Through ?, Victory, through, ?
And the rest is unknown to me.
Anyone have the full thing?
Okay so this is how much of what is written on the bed ceiling I uncovered:
From Earth. For Earth. Honor, Valor, Allegiance, Excellence. From Earth. For Earth. Today, Tomorrow, Forever. Together we rise, together we prevail. Forward Unto Dawn. From Earth. For Earth. Through ?, Victory, through, ?
And the rest is unknown to me.
Anyone have the full thing?
I think I'm just going to stick with shields and dexterity, since they'll be useful in basically every situation and won't require lots of load out jiggering.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Through Knowledge, Victory
Through Unity, Peace
Honor, Valor, Allegiance.
Today Tomorrow, Forever,
Together We Rise.
Together We Prevail.
Forward Unto Dawn
From Earth, For Earth.
Honor, Valor, Allegiance, Excellence
Today. Tomorrow. Forever.
Together We Rise.
Together We Prevail.
Forward Unto Dawn.
From Earth, For Earth. Honor
Valor, Allegiance, Excellence
It just keeps repeating.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DsPrEcvIvI
scar tissue
Banned
So the covenant actually have LESS vehicles in Halo 4 than in Halo 2, 3, or Reach and the same number as in Halo Combat Evolved??
It's back to: Ghost, Banshee, Wraith - no Chopper, Spectre, Prowler, Revenant?
Only ONE new vehicle (Mammoth = Elephant 2.0, doesn't count)??
And the Hornet is not returning either?
And no Falcon on the multiplayer maps?
Are you fucking kidding me?? Goddamnit.
I love the overwhelming majority of what 343i did with Halo 4, but toning the vehicular combat back down is just about the worst thing they could do.
What the fuck.
It's back to: Ghost, Banshee, Wraith - no Chopper, Spectre, Prowler, Revenant?
Only ONE new vehicle (Mammoth = Elephant 2.0, doesn't count)??
And the Hornet is not returning either?
And no Falcon on the multiplayer maps?
Are you fucking kidding me?? Goddamnit.
I love the overwhelming majority of what 343i did with Halo 4, but toning the vehicular combat back down is just about the worst thing they could do.
What the fuck.
Well, lets see. The Spectre, Prowler, and Revenant are all garbage vehicles, no loss there. The Chopper doesn't make sense given the composition of this enemy faction. The Hornet was only viable in multiplayer after a significant nerf, and consistency between single and multiplayer is something that Halo has always strived for.
Would you rather have a bloated count of kinda shitty vehicles, or a decent stable of well-balanced, well thought out vehicles?
I understand the sentiment, but really nailing the core, staple Halo vehicles is far more important than adding a bunch of fluff vehicles that nobody will ever want to use anyway.
Rickenslacker
Banned
Spoilers Covenant are not that big a focal point this time around.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I really enjoyed the first episode, very well done IMO, good work 343i. Really wish I could watch the entire thing in one go right now.
Will make sure to download the other episodes in HD and watch on my sofa, instead of on a tiny window on my desktop.
That Frankie gif you're all trying to run into the ground in record time, where did it come from?
edit- deal with it needs to go in the frame where he's moving his mouth you damn amateurs, it even looks like he's saying it
Will make sure to download the other episodes in HD and watch on my sofa, instead of on a tiny window on my desktop.
That Frankie gif you're all trying to run into the ground in record time, where did it come from?
edit- deal with it needs to go in the frame where he's moving his mouth you damn amateurs, it even looks like he's saying it
scar tissue
Banned
No u.
The Prowler was crap, yeah, but the other two totally rocked.
They could easily have made a new vehicle that functions like the chopper but is from the sangheili or forerunner.
Well, then give me forerunner vehicles then. Or more human vehicles. I'm really disappointed that there are less vehicles in this than in Halo 3.
While I don't agree with him on everything there, and I'm all for refinement of the sandbox as a whole, I think including one new ground vehicle, and one new air vehicle, both being forerunner, would make a whole lot of sense.
I'm still holding out for at least one Forerunner vehicle but lets be honest, we get the Promethean enemies. New bad guy, check. We get the Promethean weaponry. New Guns Check. shouldn't we get some sort of bad ass Promethean vehicle?
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Yup, I didn't mean it as a diss against landfall, rather an observation. As for better? Probably the Believe/Diorama series of ads. So simple yet so perfect. Also, the ODST short was great until the drop pod doors opened, then it was just OK.
Yeah, Im really hoping they have a few more goodies vehicles wise.. 1 new vehicle is a huge letdown, and it seems like there aren't that many returning either. I am really hoping the Chopper, Hornet and Falcon are all going to show up in MP.
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
Chopper could've had a Forerunner replacement, but even if kept as the Chopper just look at the Gravity Hammer. As for the Hornet, that was only broken initially because of the shitty BR and weak/inconsistent weapon sandbox. I think it would work very well in a stronger game like Halo 4.
Definitely a missed opportunity for a Forerunner vehicle too.
Hopefully the Falcon just hasn't been shown yet because they want to keep it as a returning surprise for when we actually play it, not because it's not in multiplayer. They need to put a flying vehicle on Meltdown too IMO and the same goes for any BTB map: There needs to be an option to drive or fly, makes for a more diverse and fun sandbox.
No Covenant maps
First map pack Covenant themed ;]