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[Shadders]

Do we have any reason except hope to believe a ranking system is even in the game?

When asked they've always said "that's not something we're talking about at this time." which implies a reveal scheduled some way down the line.

It would be easy for them to extoll the benefits of an XP based system and at the same time imply there is no skill based ranking system, but they haven't done that.

 

[dmg04]

Agreed. I hope Halo adopts the voting system from Gears both in format and having to press LT/RT to vote with a tie making it a random map instead, like the Halo 3 veto.

Such a good system and it meets all our demands..

This.
Fuck ties.

 

[FyreWulff]

This.
Fuck ties.

So the option to resolve a tie is to give a map that wasn't even in consideration.. not sure if that's better.

"Well, we had an option between Heretic and Guardian. Here comes Isolation!"

 

[dmg04]

So the option to resolve a tie is to give a map that wasn't even in consideration.. not sure if that's better.

"Well, we had an option between Heretic and Guardian. Here comes Isolation!"

I'm one of those randoms who actually liked isolation, so your counterargument is invalid

 

[Deputy Moonman]

Too many options on the screen means people will go "too long didn't read" and just mash A. I'm assuming vetos are included.

I wasn't saying we should add more options. What I suggested would simply replace what used to be stuff like BR starts, Slayer Pro, whatever. I also think that "None of the Above" should be removed from voting. My thinking is that you should have two map choices and be stuck with whichever one is voted or not voted or not even be able to vote on maps. Cut out the crap, essentially. Voting on radar, no radar, and aa's is very basic. It's not throwing in a bunch of useless gametype variations in every playlist that clutter the voting options. Voting begins: vote for your preferred settings, and then vote for your map. And those should both be done together in a single round of voting, not independently, which would take more time.

So the option to resolve a tie is to give a map that wasn't even in consideration.. not sure if that's better.

"Well, we had an option between Heretic and Guardian. Here comes Isolation!"

If there is a tie, the game should randomly pick out of the two maps using RNG. Defaulting to the top map is kind of meh imo.

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

So the option to resolve a tie is to give a map that wasn't even in consideration.. not sure if that's better.

"Well, we had an option between Heretic and Guardian. Here comes Isolation!"

Exactly, communicate and come to a decision or get something worse as a consequence. Good thing we don't have any Isolations either ;]

But hey look at the positive in your scenario too.. I used to appreciate getting that map after a veto cuz no one would ever give it the light of day otherwise. We've seen what happens in Reach.

 

[Pop]

We already know there's going to be a skill based ranking system, Frank confirmed it. We just don't know the details.

 

[feel]

lolno

When did Halogaf get so bad.. ffs Evilore tighten up security!

 

[Duji]

I wasn't saying we should add more options. What I suggested would simply replace what used to be stuff like BR starts, Slayer Pro, whatever. I also think that "None of the Above" should be removed from voting. My thinking is that you should have two map choices and be stuck with whichever one is voted or not voted or not even be able to vote on maps. Cut out the crap, essentially. Voting on radar, no radar, and aa's is very basic. It's not throwing in a bunch of useless gametype variations in every playlist that clutter the voting options. Voting begins: vote for your preferred settings, and then vote for your map. And those should both be done together in a single round of voting, not independently, which would take more time.

If there is a tie, the game should randomly pick out of the two maps using RNG. Defaulting to the top map is kind of meh imo.

I agree with this.

 

[zap]

I bet if it chose the winner randomly from the two options people would complain that it's not transparent enough.

 

[Loginius]

Is it not random which one is at the top anyway?
What would randomizing it once more acomplish?

The way it is now you can at least get your team to vote for the map at the top if your enemys decide to vote for slayer on swordbase (second) when you actually wanted DMRs on Asylum (third) and then can play some DMRs on Powerhouse (first)...

 

[dmg04]

Exactly, communicate and come to a decision or get something worse as a consequence.

They could always display the tiebreaker option... but no, that would make too much sense.

also;

It's absolutely true. It's a crutch. Take it away and force players to learn the maps, learn map awareness and they will become better players.

What if I don't want to be "forced" to learn in that manner? I personally can learn maps and awareness, but hey... it's true, some players aren't as good as you. Why completely isolate them by taking away a crutch that's available to everyone? It's not like they're forcing you to look at the radar. Sandbox!

 

[Deputy Moonman]

Is it not random which one is at the top anyway?
What would randomizing it once more acomplish?

The way it is now you can at least get your team to vote for the map at the top if your enemys decide to vote for slayer on swordbase (second) when you actually wanted DMRs on Asylum (third) and then can play some DMRs on Powerhouse (first)...

I was just throwing out an idea. Personally, which map gets chosen during a tie in voting is the last thing I'm concerned about. But instead of the top map being selected in a tie, which means an equal interest in both maps, I think there should be an equal chance that the bottom map gets selected as well by default.

 

[Seance]

Just completed all the Anniversary achievements, god some were tedious. Just need my last Reach achievement:"License to Kill"

Only reason i haven't got it is because anniversary never comes up in BTB..... :/

 

[Akai__]

Just completed all the Anniversary achievements, god some were tedious. Just need my last Reach achievement:"License to Kill"

Only reason i haven't got it is because anniversary never comes up in BTB..... :/

If you delete the other two DLC's from your console, it will be easier to find a Anniversary map in BTB. Try to ask some people over Waypoint, there are a lot of people, who need Anniversary achievments, too and are willing to help. At least, there were people, when I asked.

Spoiler

Don't ask to boost achievements, ask only for a chance to get Anniversary maps, in order to get the achievements, otherwise, they will lock your thread and ban you.

 

[TurkishDLite]

Amazing...

 

[bGanci]

Anyone else going to miss the needle rifle?

 

[Gui_PT]

Guys

Hey

Hey guys


Don't buy anything Prometheus related. Might as well buy a turd.

And you can make those at home for free.

 

[Seance]

I'm one of those randoms who actually liked isolation, so your counterargument is invalid

Halo Waypoint? Halo Waypoint.

 

[Rand0m TAG]

Anyone else going to miss the needle rifle?

nope.
the needler rifle on the other hand could have been a cool gun

 

[BlueScrote]

Halo 3's Campaign is really, really rad. Except for Cortana. That is all.

It really is. I had fairly sour memories of it from my previous playthrough though. I think the final two levels are worlds worse than the rest of the campaign which lead me to remember that the entire campaign was that way.

Will be starting ODST today.

 

[Omni]

Anyone else going to miss the needle rifle?

Carbine > NR.

 

[Spiders]

Carbine > NR.

Agreed. The needle rifle can be useful in campaign, but I never liked it. It's too slow and feels rather weak.

The carbine on the other hand was awesome, and I'm really glad to see it return.

 

[Fuchsdh]

Agreed. The needle rifle can be useful in campaign, but I never liked it. It's too slow and feels rather weak.

The carbine on the other hand was awesome, and I'm really glad to see it return.

Pretty much. It's surprisingly one of the few weapons that's more effective in multiplayer than campaign because everyone dodges like a mofo in the campaign missions, making it only really useful at forcing Elites into grenades. Otherwise it's almost worthless on higher difficulties (where you'll rarely have a chance to make use of the supercombine.)

 

[Tha Robbertster]

I didn't like the carbine when I used it Saturday. Felt like I couldn't hit a thing with it at longer ranges. Maybe it's better on smaller maps but it felt pretty useless on Longbow.

 

[Deputy Moonman]

Anyone else going to miss the needle rifle?

I am. It was a fun weapon that felt very accurate and rewarded good shots with an explosion of pink awesome. I think the Carbine from Halo 2 and 3 were great, too, but for different reasons obviously. IMO Needle rifle > Carbine, simply because the Carbine was weaker.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

I didn't like the carbine when I used it Saturday. Felt like I couldn't hit a thing with it at longer ranges. Maybe it's better on smaller maps but it felt pretty useless on Longbow.

Robert can't aim confirmed.

 

[Nando13]

(insert weapon here) > NR

 

[StalkerUKCG]

Nifle should of returned as a Covie DMR, Carbine should of been a 3/4 shot brust weapon like a Covie BR

 

[TheOddOne]

Anyone remember when GAF stopped censoring curse words a few years ago? People went nuts, posting curses flagrantly and carelessly. And it was hilarious. This is like that, but fucked up and not funny. Seeing EviLore instigate is really disheartening. But, while I strongly disagree with his analysis, it's his website, and I'm powerless to challenge him. So, I guess I'll just stay out of the off topic forum, and bite my tongue even more than I already do. EviLore is making it pretty clear that when it comes to bigoted slurs, the scales are tilted in favor of the people using the slurs. I appreciate his call for civility, but that's not what this new policy - nor his behavior - actually encourages. It once again places an unfair burden on people who are offended, hurt, or even attacked. It's okay to make a rape joke that is triggering / hurtful / maddening, but it's not okay to be "uncivil" when calling someone out on making rape jokes. What the fuck. Context matters, yes, but now people can get away with "lol jk don't be so sensy" even more than they already do. There's already a palpable energy of arrogance and hostility spreading through the forum. I'll be sticking exclusively to the Halo threads even more now. At least I know and like the people I consider to be assholes in this thread.

This post made me think. Yep, you're right kittens.

 

[bGanci]

(insert weapon here) > NR

Sling shot > NR? Lol

 

[JonCha]

Prom vision is crazy - vision is actually cleaner than without it - it's like super visr mode - I was sniping people through the light effect In the middle of solace while they couldn't even see me.

They should make vision really blurry/ throw in static and make the spartan models harder to read rather than easy to see silliuettes. At the very least the head should be harder to distinguish

Unfortunately it seems like something they'll not nerf no matter how many people ask the question.

 

[Omni]

It's my payday today!

So I paid off both ACIII and Halo 4. Thinking about chucking in a controller there too (Also bought a new tablet ). Apparently get a poster with Halo 4 as a pre-order bonus.

 

[Deputy Moonman]

(insert weapon here) > NR

Boo!!!

How can you say that when some of the worst things about Reach are still better than the AR.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

I didn't like the carbine when I used it Saturday. Felt like I couldn't hit a thing with it at longer ranges. Maybe it's better on smaller maps but it felt pretty useless on Longbow.

Adapt, scrub.

 

[bGanci]

It's my payday today!

So I paid off both ACIII and Halo 4. Thinking about chucking in a controller there too (Also bought a new tablet ). Apparently get a poster with Halo 4 as a pre-order bonus.

Best buy? Yes but it's fairly a small poster

 

[Tawpgun]

I've spent way too much money recently.

I still need to preorder Halo 4. And ACIII. And my Gronkowski Jersey.

Fuck.

 

[TheOddOne]

Adapt, scrub.

Ladies and gentleman, I present to you señor Slurp n Turf.

 

[Deputy Moonman]

Can someone clarify what comes with the Halo4 LE? Not sure if I'm gonna preorder it or not. But I probably need to make up my mind here in the near future about it.

 

[Omni]

Best buy? Yes but it's fairly a small poster

EB games Australia, but that's the same thing isn't it? Oh, it's only small? Meh. Wasn't expecting much... Just something I noticed then.

Anyone here getting Blops II? I haven't decided yet. Probably get it in the boxing day sales if I do though.

 

[The Librarian]

Dear lord, I am TIRED of the back-and-forth between Elzar and OddOne. Shut the fuck up already.

 

[bGanci]

EB games Australia, but that's the same thing isn't it? Oh, it's only small? Meh. Wasn't expecting much... Just something I noticed then.

It' looks awesome. Yeah i would barley consider it a poster lol

 

[TheOddOne]

Dear lord, I am TIRED of the back-and-forth between Elzar and OddOne. Shut the fuck up already.

Ok.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

Ladies and gentleman, I present to you señor Slurp n Turf.

I will take up this position with due diligence.

I expect a generous monthly withdrawal.

Dear lord, I am TIRED of the back-and-forth between Elzar and OddOne. Shut the fuck up already.

I am not amused sir, not amused!

 

[Sai-kun]

Dear lord, I am TIRED of the back-and-forth between Elzar and OddOne. Shut the fuck up already.

don't be so sensy. use the ignore function.

 

[Sofa King]

Can't find the gamestop vote page. Anyone have a link? Just wanted to see what the next vote was for.

 

[The Librarian]

In case it wasn't clear, I was joking around. I very much enjoy the love-fest that is Elzar and Oddone.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

Can someone clarify what comes with the Halo4 LE? Not sure if I'm gonna preorder it or not. But I probably need to make up my mind here in the near future about it.

-Pass for three competitive multiplayer map packs
-Digital items for Xbox 360 avatars and in-game Spartan-IVs
-Early access to the range of specializations.
-90-minute extended version of the live-action digital series, Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
-UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet (fiction booklet)

 

[Akai__]

Can't find the gamestop vote page. Anyone have a link? Just wanted to see what the next vote was for.

here

 

[Sofa King]

here

Thanks!