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Halo |OT12| Last One Out, Get the Lights
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Orochinagis
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Amazing Mic
Neo Member
Still think the topic is overblown. I feel like a lot of people convinced themselves things were problems before the game even came out, then that one time something went wrong, they go "see... I told you" regardless of how frequent is occurs.
All this talk about various AAs being OP'd and I can't really ever decide on one because I don't think they matter all that much.
ElRenoRaven
Member
Yea. She clearly says that she's an AI that is basically what is left of the Librarian. Hence the Librarian could have created it before she died on Earth
I get what you're saying I guess. I'm loving the game, its just every once in a while I get matched up with complete assholes who prefer to play the game in a way to piss others off. 343 could have done a few things to prevent some of those "cheap" tactics.
The Lamonster
Member
I didn't like Reach very much but I was a big part of HaloGaf before and during Halo 3. As I've said before, I've always lobbied for jetpacks in Halo and would be devastated if they were removed in future titles. Complaining about jetpacks is whining. Complaining about instant spawn and lack of red X upon teammate deaths is valid as hell.
Just one example and I know this is all based on opinion but a lot of this shit is coming from people who are new to Halo and want it to be more like CoD. Another problem is people who want it to be like Halo 1 and less modernized as it is. I think Halo 4 is still very much Halo and only a few minor tweaks are need to make it go from a really good game to a great game.
The music complemented the scene very well for me. The soaring nature the music conveyed was on point as a backdrop to these grand structures.
ncsuDuncan
Member
It's a little cheap, but most of these retcons can fall back on the "Unreliable Narrator" excuse.
The Halo 3 terminals are just what Mendicant Bias wants you to read, they aren't necessarily the unaltered truth.
The Reach data pads (and their sweeping AI-puppeteer accusations) can be swept under the rug as the paranoid ravings of a lunatic. (I don't think those were ever intended to be high-level canon anyways, pretty sure it was just a side project from Urk and maybe one or two other Bungie guys. Not that Urk is a lunatic or anything...)
Zeouterlimits
Member
^ wow.
Yeah, I can see that argument and it's ultimately fair, but it does sound like a retroactive aspect, rather than an intended aspect.
I'll fully admit that I hold the Halo 3 terminals closer to my heart than my head.
Oh please, Urk is certainly a lunatic.
Yeah, I can see that argument and it's ultimately fair, but it does sound like a retroactive aspect, rather than an intended aspect.
I'll fully admit that I hold the Halo 3 terminals closer to my heart than my head.
Firefight Versus was in matchmaking for a bit but Bungie had to hand it off before the playlist was supposed to return.
It went to the Great Hopper in the Sky, same as the new Reach Beta playlist that was supposed to show up earlier this year.
Hypertrooper
Member
So Xbox UK confirmed at Facebook that the Crimson MapPack is coming on Dec 10th.
ncsuDuncan
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bobs...onGaf
Member
How the hell are you only noticing this stuff now???
Boltshot/ promethean vision/ camo/ armour abilities in general have been sucking the fun out of the game since day one
How the hell are you only noticing this stuff now???
Boltshot/ promethean vision/ camo/ armour abilities in general have been sucking the fun out of the game since day one
I think Promethean Vision and Camo could use a nerf but all the other abilities are very well balanced, Hologram, Thruster, Auto Sentry, etc.
They feel like they compliment the game.
Enter The 36 Chambers
Member
Is the driver wearing a new helmet?? Or is it one in game already i just havent noticed??
Theres a new video too.
Strider helmet that comes with the map pass.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
None of these maps look small, and Harvest really reminds me of Complex from the screens. =/
Im fine with these types of maps, but we really need some arena maps first.
Im fine with these types of maps, but we really need some arena maps first.
Hypertrooper
Member
I thought the same! Looks nice imo!
ElzarTheBam
Member
Crimson map pack info on gameinformer
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/11/29/halo-4-crimson-map-pack-out-december-10.aspx
Extraction is going to be available in MM on Dec. 10.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/11/29/halo-4-crimson-map-pack-out-december-10.aspx
Extraction is going to be available in MM on Dec. 10.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Wreckage reminds me of Burial Mounds. Mmmm.
Enter The 36 Chambers
Member
It looks awesome! Some new armour with the maps would be nice. Hopefully they can add some specialisations or something in the future. Im only a 59 now, but this is 3 weeks in.
Another month or two ill probably hit the level cap along with many others.
Demoncarnotaur
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"Wreckage: Wreckage is the manifestation of the chaos of war. A medium-sized, asymmetrical map great for accommodating a wide range of objective-based game modes including King of the Hill and Capture the Flag, it is a ravaged environment of crashed debris, where the surrounding destruction creates complex paths perfect for throwing off your opponents, or testing the limits of your Warthog. This devastated landscape provides plenty of cover, and tons of nooks and crannies are at your disposal while fighting for your turn to become King. Wreckage supports up to 16 players in Infinity Slayer and up to 12 players in a variety of other modes, including Capture the Flag, King of the Hill and Oddball.
Harvest: Harvest is a canon concept brought to life – the doomed agricultural planet where humans first made contact with the Covenant. A small to mid-size map, Harvest is ideal for Capture the Flag. Here, you’ll need to get creative to effectively use light vehicles which are limited to the exterior pathways and can’t get into the bases, making this map perfect for infantry firefights and face-to-face skirmishes. Snipers will also feel right at home; long sightlines are broken up by great cover and hiding spots. Harvest allows up to 12 players to face off in Capture the Flag, Infinity Slayer, King of the Hill, SWAT and Slayer Pro.
Shatter: Shatter is themed around natural crystalline surfaces and the huge UNSC factories mining them. This large, symmetrical map is a playground for the Warthog and Mantis - its open pathways make it easy to get around, whether on foot or in vehicles. Shatter is a great fit for Dominion and the new game type Extraction. For some close-quarters face-time, escape the open landscape and duck into a mining facility, or slip through a doorway and hunt unsuspecting Spartans. This map has variety for different types of players. Shatter enables multiplayer mayhem for up to 16 players in Infinity Slayer and up to 12 players in other modes, such as Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, Dominion and Extraction."
bobs...onGaf
Member
If I lost a close game in halo 3 I would literally be trembling but want a rematch. That's because the gameplay was so good. It was a simpler game with less bullshit that could be used - I could time power ups equipment and power weapons. If I lost it was because I lost to someone who out played me on the map not in the menu.
With halo 4 whether im +30 or neg 30 I don't care - the problems with the game mean competitive play is not viable. I never notice if I win or lose lol.
OdysseusVA
Banned
Crimson vid from the Press site
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w67gkN15Ics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w67gkN15Ics
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Planets are made out of them?
I would like another Haven style Forerunner map (maybe an indoor arena like some of the campaign spaces?) and a Covie map.
Look good. Harvest, while still having vehicles, looks to be a bit smaller. I'm still getting a Burial Mounds feel from Wreckage though.
Amazing Mic
Neo Member
+JiP toggle for 4v4 and 5v5, match shouldn't start unless even
keep it for 6v6+, uneven starts... whatever
+Respawn timer for 4v4 and 5v5
+Respawn zones fixed for CTF
+Loadout weapon ammo on map
If those changes get made, you'll fix 90% of the things that irk me (Reach-like hit feedback isn't going to happen). The rest of the stuff is so inconsequential to the games I've played.
keep it for 6v6+, uneven starts... whatever
+Respawn timer for 4v4 and 5v5
+Respawn zones fixed for CTF
+Loadout weapon ammo on map
If those changes get made, you'll fix 90% of the things that irk me (Reach-like hit feedback isn't going to happen). The rest of the stuff is so inconsequential to the games I've played.
I thought it said they were putting them back into bodies because the AIs were fragmented. Then putting them back into bodies made things worse.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
^lol I thought the same thing. Can we please get 1-Flag?
Not sure what I feel about this map pack tbh. They look solid enough, but they seem a bit.. I dunno.
Not sure what I feel about this map pack tbh. They look solid enough, but they seem a bit.. I dunno.
ElzarTheBam
Member
Nice thanks!
VivaciousJazzy
Member
I wont give my final word till i play them but these maps look terrible. Why did they make more big maps?
Enter The 36 Chambers
Member
The maps look great.
Watched the video and the art at the end of the video for the Majestic and Castle map packs looks pretty cool too. Cant wait to see more of them
Watched the video and the art at the end of the video for the Majestic and Castle map packs looks pretty cool too. Cant wait to see more of them
Demoncarnotaur
Member
The art on these maps is rather forgettable tbh, although Shatter looks pretty cool. Still, it looks very similar to Vortex. I wish these didn't look so drab.. the concept art looked a lot more interesting IMO. Im sure Ill like these maps, but I really want some maps closer to Haven or even Adrift.
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