Don't think I've ever been killed from a long distance by someone with an AR, but to each their own.
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Lol. Just joined a game and the score was 990 to 430... (with me being put on the losing side of course). What the fuck
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Halo |OT12| Last One Out, Get the Lights
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Don't think I've ever been killed from a long distance by someone with an AR, but to each their own.
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Lol. Just joined a game and the score was 990 to 430... (with me being put on the losing side of course). What the fuck
ElzarTheBam
Member
Actually Camo is the only that bother me, the other I don't really get mad at. The jetpack hasn't being anywhere near as annoying as in reach.
Perhaps, got some contracts to create!
Sprint is cool. For me it enhances the experience of feeling like a super powerful spartan, being able to run and jump from A to B quickly. I wouldn't want to see a total reversion back to Halo 3 with regard to base player ability. I don't see the harm in adding a couple of extra options alongside attack/jump/strafe, so long as those options are the same for everyone and not a choice like the present use of armor abilities.
I'd like to see what Halo would be like if players had multiple armor abilities at once like Crysis 2. For example, make the jet pack into a jump pack activated by double jumping like many people have suggested (or maybe charge jumping), but have it be a base player ability along with sprint, both tied to the same meter, so you have to make a calculated decision for each use. This way everybody has the same extended mobility options and there's no guess work about what cheap tactic someone may resort to; if there's a raised platform you're trying to secure you always know that your opponent has the option of double jumping up to it instead of taking a ramp or a lift the long way.
I'd like to see what Halo would be like if players had multiple armor abilities at once like Crysis 2. For example, make the jet pack into a jump pack activated by double jumping like many people have suggested (or maybe charge jumping), but have it be a base player ability along with sprint, both tied to the same meter, so you have to make a calculated decision for each use. This way everybody has the same extended mobility options and there's no guess work about what cheap tactic someone may resort to; if there's a raised platform you're trying to secure you always know that your opponent has the option of double jumping up to it instead of taking a ramp or a lift the long way.
I think sprint is too ingrained in Halo and FPS's in general to be removed now. But fuck nerfing base movement for it. That I hate and it seems like an unfortunate consequence of it.
As for your second point, I actually agree. I don't think we should have something like Camo on demand, but something like a thrust pack you can use as a double jump/jump extender/lateral strafe would be cool.
Jetpack is map breaking, but holy shit is it fun to use. The feeling of mobility it gives you is awesome. If we gave a jump/thrust pack ability to spartans by default you can limit its height and therefore design maps around it. And you would feel like a badass with it. It would increase mobility and movement options.
Schmitty
Member
Look like we are on the topic of going back to classic Halo. Funny thing is, I've been going through the maps one by one and adding weapons to the map. Along with my gametype that takes away ordinances, personal loadouts, random drops, and the DMR. The game is even to 50, not 600.
Looking forward to some GAF customs to try it out.
Looking forward to some GAF customs to try it out.
Base speed does seem a bit slow; for all that old gif gets posted (or used to be posted) showing the ridiculous strafe speed, it doesn't seem like we have that now.
Nothing wrong with having sprint + a high base speed, I wouldn't think.
343 doesn't think so either. Team Slayer Pro has an increased base player speed. Explain that shit.
squidhands
Member
I think SpOps SHOULD be held to an incredibly high standard. It's replacing something that didn't need to be replaced, only tweaked. So far I don't think the SpOps/FF tradeoff was worthwhile, but I really hope my opinion will change and am keeping an open mind.
As to your second part, the hill disables AA's, but that doesn't stop someone with camo sitting right on the edge of the hill waiting for an enemy.
Why would you want to nerf the best weapon in Regicide? :-D
I've started noticing the AR has a greater range than I originally thought. I'd like to see its range nerfed a bit or give it more spread so bursting has to be used. I don't mind it being a killing machine in very close range though, for the most part anyway, but once its at anything not close range its too much.
Hydranockz
Member
Are you missing the idea of a rotation?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Fuck that, some of us like halo 4. For me it's the most fun I've had with a game in a long time. If that makes me casual I don't care. Last thing I wanna see is regression.
http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/14/The-Halo-Bulletin-111412-.aspx
So a rotation is when you say one thing and give someone another. Gotcha I understand now.
I am more confused than anything. They did say in the above bulletin we would be getting team snipers? Instead it seems we have ffa throwback, which, btw has no slayer variant.......??
Poker Face
Member
I agree with you. I am enjoying Halo 4 a lot.
I think the problem with all this extra stuff (global ordnance drops, perks, unlocks) is that it could have been left out of the game and still be a lot of fun. I feel like the global drops are frustrating, the perks don't do enough to be significant, and unlocks are boring for me. I feel like some stuff was just put in just for the sake of adding new "features"
edit: also i'd like some of the old gametypes back for customs (infection, race, territories, etc)
Zeouterlimits
Member
Wait, what's the story with Team Snipers?
Is it not Team Snipers?
Is it not Team Snipers?
They changed their minds, obviously.
BRING BACK BR CLASSIC!
squidhands
Member
Obviously you are missing the idea of a rotation, amirite Hydra?
edit: Speaking of SpOps, there is a definite line between writing a strong female character and a dudebro military caricature with tits. You're on the wrong side of the line, 343.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I was very pleasantly surprised to see FFA Throwback. Much better than Regicide and Snipers on BTB maps.
Edit : Oh wait, there's no FFA Slayer? Is it KOTH and Oddball only? Yeah, looks like only those two gametypes. Well that sucks.
Edit Again : I just got matched into a game of FFA Oddball where the leader had 120 points.
Edit : Oh wait, there's no FFA Slayer? Is it KOTH and Oddball only? Yeah, looks like only those two gametypes. Well that sucks.
Edit Again : I just got matched into a game of FFA Oddball where the leader had 120 points.
Which is really nice, but they still have that annoying inertia element where you can switch directions as fast. Meaning if you're strafing to the left and hit the stick right, your player will slow down and build up speed in the other direction before going full speed. Its most evident in the position your gun is in. It just feels like you're strafing in mud and you go to older Halo's and it feels like you got magic ankles.
Hydranockz
Member
Exactly!
(I hadn't played Halo 4 in what felt like a week. Felt like a fortnight, easily. I totally thought Snipers was already a thing :lol)
MrGreencastle
Member
Get hype!
I was hyped for Episodes 1&2. They were fun, but they could have been a lot better. I'll keep my expectations in check this time and hopefully be pleasantly surprised.
HigherLevel
Member
I like Halo 4 too. I just prefer the gameplay from the trilogy games more than Reach/4.
Been like that since 3 I think.
Would have to load up 2 to see how it is there, can't remember. I think it is pretty snappy though.
But he said the wait will be worth it! David Ellis would not mislead us!
The Lamonster
Member
Where are you guys getting this info on playlist changes?
Apparently they were hyping Team Snipers but instead added something called FFA Throwback?
From the news bulletin at the Halo Waypoint site.
Schmitty
Member
Site is down for me
squidhands
Member
If somehow scoring is implemented and medals show up as you earn them, pants will certainly be shat.
Kind of hope not, though. Didn't bring extra clothes to work.
That sounds about right.
The Lamonster
Member
I'm seeing the latest update is from last Friday and nothing about playlists...
DMR range is too far, IMO. That is a worse problem than what you just described, which I've barely even noticed being a problem in my ~30 hrs of multiplayer experience. All large maps should just be renamed "Equip your DMR or face certain death."
Yep. Just watched the episode 3 video. Very... Interesting.
Edit: and ffa throwback is now gone.
If the chapter pictures are anything to go by, one chapter is complex and two chapters are ragnarok.
Then you are on the right side
Orochinagis
Member
getting hyped, this sounds good.
At least the dmr makes sense. The AR should be more like a SMG at this point. Its absurd range is probably why the DMR has such a far range. Ever think about it that way?
Orochinagis
Member
Huh no, it takes its time to kill an enemy even in close range, enemies can swarm you in that time thats its disadvantage.
Poker Face
Member
spartan ops on valhalla on complex
hype destroyed.
hype destroyed.
Wow I liked that episode. Now it seems as if they made the S4's act like dude bro dummies on purpose so Halsey could be disgusted by them and maybe put them in their place.
Based on that coming unannounced then the servers being down, I'm going to assume the wrong playlist got pushed and that was for next week or something. Add Slayer to it and I'll be pleased.
Based on that coming unannounced then the servers being down, I'm going to assume the wrong playlist got pushed and that was for next week or something. Add Slayer to it and I'll be pleased.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
FFA Throwback has been replaced with Team Snipers, lol.
noooo
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