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[raindoc]

I was wondering what happened as well, he's just kind of dropped from the campaign. Where do we learn about the fallout?

it's one of the first things Lasky mentions when Infinity returns to help the Chief.


"Midnight" on youtube - 3:09

 

[Hydranockz]

The Del Rio plotline doesn't seem finished, looks more like a set-up.

The Gravemind will grab him and you'll enjoy 5-6 gripping campaign missions in Halo 5 where you yell through your kinect to command troops. The challenge arises when you realise nobody listens to your shit no more.

Really, it's a voyage of self discovery from the perspective of an old military vet in a modern world.

Coming fall 2013.

 

[Rand0m TAG]

my top 10 in no particular order (since everyone seems to be doing it)
1. construct
2. warlock
3. midship
4. lockout
5. pit
6. guardian
7. turf
8. beaver creek
9. sanctuary
10. colossus

(too early to put in any halo 4 maps. no standout reach maps. never played ce competitively)

 

[TheOddOne]

The Gravemind will grab him and you'll enjoy 5-6 gripping campaign missions in Halo 5 where you yell through your kinect to command troops. The challenge arises when you realise nobody listens to your shit no more.

Really, it's a voyage of self discovery from the perspective of an old military vet in a modern world.

Coming fall 2013.

SOLD.

 

[GhaleonEB]

it's one of the first things Lasky mentions when Infinity returns to help the Chief.


"Midnight" on youtube - 3:09

Ah. I don't remember that line at all, I think I was too busy raging about that sequence in the game. :lol


Thanks. Still too much of a throwaway moment, given how important the character was and how critical that scene proved to be. But at least it was addressed and not ignored as I had thought.

 

[Poker Face]

So game night was last night. Played Halo 4. About an hour into the night, three of the four guys playing with me - the ones I mentioned earlier, asking what tips to give them so they'll like the game, and life-long Halo fans and big Reach players - say 'fuck it, this game is no fun' because of their K/Ds and jump over to...

...MW3.

For the rest of the night.

WTF.

Yep pretty much my situation as well, but it happened in the first week. Didn't really expect anything else since they always complained about how the ghost was overpowered, and the DMR would kill them with "one bullet" in the first couple of games.

 

[DeadNames]

Hell yeah... More smaller maps!!

Hopefully they're arena style maps and not a UNSC lab or some forerunner installment.

 

[raindoc]

Thanks. Still too much of a throwaway moment, given how important the character was and how critical that scene proved to be. But at least it was addressed and not ignored as I had thought.

imo Del Rio was important solely for that one scene. a stereotype character with no background that served his role. he went like he came and i'm good with it.

 

[Der Flatulator]

I was wondering what happened as well, he's just kind of dropped from the campaign. Where do we learn about the fallout?

It's actually during the campaign,

Spoiler

when you're in the broadwsword in the Mantle's Approach's shields and you make contact with Infinity, Lasky mentions that he's in charge now, as FLEETCOM didn't like the decisions Del Rio made on Requiem.

 

[Sai-kun]

I was wondering what happened as well, he's just kind of dropped from the campaign. Where do we learn about the fallout?

The beginning section of the 8th level, when

Spoiler

Chief contacts the Infinity again, and Lasky says something to the effect of "The higher ups didn't agree with his decision to leave you on Requiem, so I'm in charge now"

edit: beaten ;(

 

[Genesis Knight]

Yep pretty much my situation as well, but it happened in the first week. Didn't really expect anything else since they always complained about how the ghost was overpowered, and the DMR would kill them with "one bullet" in the first couple of games.

Same thing they say about the DMR. My K/D is over 2.0, and theirs are all under 1. We all had very similar K/Ds in Reach. I don't think they're trying. They talk a lot about buying into Black Ops 2 these days.

 

[Overdoziz]

Ah. I don't remember that line at all, I think I was too busy raging about that sequence in the game. :lol

Quite possibly the worst part of the campaign. I'm just glad it didn't end with that, that would've been horrible.

 

[Buddermilk]

imo Del Rio was important solely for that one scene. a stereotype character with no background that served his role. he went like he came and i'm good with it.

Funny, that's how Paragnosky describes Del Rio in the Fiction.

 

[Der Flatulator]

Ah. I don't remember that line at all, I think I was too busy raging about that sequence in the game. :lol

Really? I loved that part! "117" by Tajeen in the background, I thought it was awesome.

 

[bobs...onGaf]

so...did no one post this? ellis retweeted it

He is "Lead Designer, Halo 4 Infinity @ 343 Industries"

Are they really planning to rely on forge to give us our small map fix?

 

[Deputy Moonman]

Are they really planning to rely on forge to give us our small map fix?

Dude they've got Uncaged version 1, 2, 3, and 4 already lined up!

 

[Rand0m TAG]

Dude they've got Uncaged version 1, 2, 3, and 4 already lined up!

you got it all wrong, were in for some smashed and anvil

 

[FyreWulff]

Relay and Settler are going to become the Backwash of Halo 4 matchmaking at this point.

 

[OdysseusVA]

Finally getting to ODST... so why didn't Bungie keep that FoV going forward?

 

[Rickenslacker]

Finally getting to ODST... so why didn't Bungie keep that FoV going forward?

Hell, why did they ever sink to Halo 3's abominable FOV in the first place? I wish they would've patched Halo 3 with a better FOV after ODST or something because it's seriously disorienting and one of the primary reasons it's so hard to get back into. Game's all tunnel vision.

 

[FyreWulff]

FOV choice is usually related to performance. There was an HBO post a while back where someone tried to calculate it across the games.

 

[Pop]

So I tried H4 again after a week of not playing and I just can't find it exciting. Only thing as of right now that I can stand is Slayer Pro.

We need Classic playlist fast.

 

[Rickenslacker]

FOV choice is usually related to performance. There was an HBO post a while back where someone tried to calculate it across the games.

I'd be interested in finding out how much of a hit Halo 3 would take bumping it up to ODST's, considering it goes crazy high during the Gravemind sequences-- but of course those were at select parts. Still, I wonder what changes ODST took to support it that couldn't have been done for 3's multiplayer.

 

[BlueScrote]

Is anyone else surprised at the push BTB-style gameplay is getting in Halo 4? I never thought BTB was the flagship part of MP, I always considered 4v4 arena style gameplay to be the flagship.

 

[Rickenslacker]

Is anyone else surprised at the push BTB-style gameplay is getting in Halo 4? I never thought BTB was the flagship part of MP, I always considered 4v4 arena style gameplay to be the flagship.

BTB CTF was my main draw for Halo, but I was mostly into Halo PC. Haven't really cared about CTF since CE because of all the detrimental changes to the flag carrier.

 

[u4iX]

List time? List time

In no order besides Midship being the greatest ever.

Midship
Lockout
The Pit
Narrows
Beaver Creek
Prisoner
Warlock
Sanctuary
Construct
And if you put a gun to my head to pick a 10th, MLG Zealot

List time! (no order)

1. Chill Out
2. Damnation
3. Prisoner
4. Derelict
5. Midship
6. Lockout
7. Warlock
8. Beaver Creek
9. The Pit
10. Powerhouse

 

[Tawpgun]

BTB CTF was my main draw for Halo, but I was mostly into Halo PC. Haven't really cared about CTF since CE because of all the detrimental changes to the flag carrier.

BTB Objective was my main draw for Halo, but then RIP BTB 2001-2009

 

[Kuroyume]

2009? Is that when Heavies was introduced to Halo?

 

[RebornYeti]

List time? List time

In no order besides Midship being the greatest ever.

Midship
Lockout
The Pit
Narrows
Beaver Creek
Prisoner
Warlock
Sanctuary
Construct
And if you put a gun to my head to pick a 10th, MLG Zealot

Lists are neat:

1. Relic
2. Waterworks
3. Sidewinder
4. Standoff
5. Coagulation
6. Avalanche
7. Terminal
8. Turf
9. Sandtrap
10. Valhalla

Yes, I love BTB.

 

[Nirvana]

Actually, scratch that.

Top Ten:

1. Guardian
2. Lockout
3. The Pit
4. Midship/Heretic
5. Warlock
6. Avalanche/Sidewinder
7. Waterworks
8. Tombstone
9. Battle Creek/Beaver Creek
10.Coagulation/Blood Gulch

Also:

Ascension for Tower of Power
Foundation for Zombies
Headlong for Zombie Survival
Foundary for a slew of home-made zombie games
Elongation for SWAT
Turf, Zanazibar and Gemini for Hide and Seek
Turf, Zanzibar, Ascension, Burial Mounds, Lockout and Headlong for SUPERBOUNCING
Longshore occasionally for CTF
Terminal/Headlong/Ivory Tower for Clue
Terminal for Attic

 

[Fracas]

The Pit
Last Resort/Zanzibar
Lockout
Beaver Creek
Valhalla
Midship
Powerhouse
Sanctuary
Headlong
High Ground

 

[OdysseusVA]

Walking around with VISR reminds me of DE:HR, which is a good thing. Enjoying the soundtrack as well.

Hell, why did they ever sink to Halo 3's abominable FOV in the first place? I wish they would've patched Halo 3 with a better FOV after ODST or something because it's seriously disorienting and one of the primary reasons it's so hard to get back into. Game's all tunnel vision.

Jumped in for a few matches yesterday... Jesus. Ended up back on Reach lol

FOV choice is usually related to performance. There was an HBO post a while back where someone tried to calculate it across the games.

Thanks fo that link! Really wish they could have found a way to keep ODST's FOV

 

[Striker]

2009? Is that when Heavies was introduced to Halo?

2008

 

[JHall]

SMH at all these Halo 3 and Reach maps put into everyone's top ten.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

Ah. I don't remember that line at all, I think I was too busy raging about that sequence in the game. :lol


Thanks. Still too much of a throwaway moment, given how important the character was and how critical that scene proved to be. But at least it was addressed and not ignored as I had thought.

GIVE ME THAT CHIP!!!!!!!!!

Even in the game doritos gate persists.

 

[Tashi]

SMH at all these Halo 3 and Reach maps put into everyone's top ten.

Can't talk shit unless you list your own.

Also RIP Happy Birthday Tawpgun

 

[mhi]

So 343 HAS to be told by people that they want small maps ?

Isn't everyone voting for Haven kinda of obvious ? Or are all the super advanced data collected still "inconclusive" ?

 

[Aggrotek]

Midship
Lockout
Sanctuary
The Pit
Beaver Creek
Prisoner
Construct
Colossus
Waterworks
Headlong

 

[Kuroyume]

2008

Guess BTB died in 2008 then.

 

[heckfu]

So 343 HAS to be told by people that they want small maps ?

Isn't everyone voting for Haven kinda of obvious ? Or are all the super advanced data collected still "inconclusive" ?

343: shitty company for not including small maps
343: shitty company for listening to people and changing it.

-mhi

 

[RebornYeti]

If it weren't for the Tank and Gauss Hog on Exile, it would have probably made it into my top 10.

Please remove these, 343. Please.

 

[DeadNames]

Do the missions in Spartan Ops connect to the CGI in any way? I honestly can't tell.

 

[Garrett 2U]

Is anyone else surprised at the push BTB-style gameplay is getting in Halo 4? I never thought BTB was the flagship part of MP, I always considered 4v4 arena style gameplay to be the flagship.

They are preparing for next gen

 

[IHaveIce]

so...did no one post this? ellis retweeted it

He is "Lead Designer, Halo 4 Infinity @ 343 Industries"

So.. wait they are putting small maps in MM but are not talking about forge maps? Do I get that right?
So new free maps? lol..

I can dream.

 

[Gazzawa]

Veronica (bucks bitch) > Kat + Sarah Palmer

 

[lybertyboy]

So.. wait they are putting small maps in MM but are not talking about forge maps? Do I get that right?
So new free maps? lol..

I can dream.

The two are not mutually exclusive. I'm sure Brad was just clarifying for folks that he wasn't JUST talking about select Forge offerings.

 

[mhi]

343: shitty company for not including small maps
343: shitty company for listening to people and changing it.

If thats your interpretation

 

[IHaveIce]

The two are not mutually exclusive. I'm sure Brad was just clarifying for folks that he wasn't JUST talking about select Forge offerings.

Ah thanks for clearing this up David, also I have to say I'm pretty interested what you guys have for us at the VGAs regarding Spartan Ops.

But good thing, I hope Relay gets fast into MM the map is gold.

 

[heckfu]

If thats your interpretation

Selectively quoting to make it look like my opinion is almost as shitty as your reading comprehension.

Clearly my point was the motto around here for 343 from a lot of people is "Damned if you do, damned if you don't."

 

[Ramirez]

I played Relay for the first time yesterday in the GAF league, wasn't too impressed with it. I didn't like how there didn't seem to be a quick way to get back up to the top outer rim if you were on the ground level. You had to either run to one of the mid points to take a ramp, or take one of the ramps from the middle structure. Seems like a few lift placements would have been a good thing for it.