That's understandable, I mean it's kinda plummeted since Halo 1/2 days. I thought Halo 3 was pretty good (I'm assuming H3 is what you're referring to?), but (for me) Reach was where it started going down hill.
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That's understandable, I mean it's kinda plummeted since Halo 1/2 days. I thought Halo 3 was pretty good (I'm assuming H3 is what you're referring to?), but (for me) Reach was where it started going down hill.
What I failed to clarify is that it's not like I don't want Halo to be excellent at everything, but that I don't trust 343 to be up to the task of doing it. I'm not surprised that Blizzard can make SC2 one of the greatest eSports titles of all time, while still having excellent user mods and completely unique game modes spurred out of their base game. But, 343 being able to do the same thing with Halo, on consoles? Good fucking luck. Because of this, just give me what I already know is the best Halo can be, and then go on trying to make whatever Halo you want for the masses, I'll be content with Halo CE MP on XBL at 60 FPS.
Except instant respawn wasn't in every previous Halo game.
FUNKNOWN iXi
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^ lol Ken, mine is BETTER!
Instant respawn is the issue.
Combat Evolved 2. Also, let me direct you over here.
Instant respawn is the issue.
Combat Evolved 2. Also, let me direct you over here.
Steelyuhas
Member
Yes, instant respawn sucks, but X's signifying dead players being there when players aren't dead makes no sense at all.
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Apparently the X's aren't red though.
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lol at you babbies picking games incorrectly in the tourney. Get on my wolfy level.
Although UNLV needs to make a little run here.
Pop
Member
A couple of my bolder predictions haven't panned out but I'm still holding strong!
Poker Face
Member
the red x isn't even red?
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You follow me but not Duncan? Shame
I follow both of you
I think it was shown because I clicked on the tweet?Well guys, predictions for tommorrows reveal? Will it really be a new Forge world?
Steelyuhas
Member
In slayer yes.
That's probably the reason they didn't have then in the first place, because they are essentially useless with instant respawn. They will obviously be a welcome addition to objective gametypes though.
I guess if you consider first loser holding strong!
Nah, in all seriousness the group has done pretty well today. Even the people that lost a number of games today didn't have any bracket breaking loses.
Fuck, I'm going to lose my first game of the day with this Cal-UNLV game.
Poker Face
Member
Twilight Gap
Member
Halo 3, Reach, and ODST had it
Steelyuhas
Member
Damn, the perfection bid dies with UNLV.
Edit: oh shit there's still a chance!
Edit: oh shit there's still a chance!
Reach listed them right next to the X.
There is no reason to regress. I only ask because Halo 4 is such a clear example of a lot of small things not being implemented and the game suffering for it.
Bogey On My Six
Banned
Love sitting at a black screen because jip changes host 5 times in one game. Bravo, 343.
Nvm it just boots me into a jip game. Fuuuuuuuuck youuuuu 343
Nvm it just boots me into a jip game. Fuuuuuuuuck youuuuu 343
I REALLY don't get why all games don't check for AFK and repetitive button movement, doesn't seem like its that hard.
Twilight Gap
Member
Reach listed them right next to the X.
There is no reason to regress.
Ah yes that is correct. I forgot because the image linked above earlier was from Beta Invasion.
Knowing what your secondary weapon with a quick glance of the top right of your screen>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Twilight Gap
Member
Fucking lol
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
With loadouts do you really forget what secondary weapon you have? I mean, if you do, fine have them add it back, but I'm curious.
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
Speaking of callsigns.. Escort without the player's callsign is so damn frustrating sometimes. +10 HEADSHOT, but removing useful information like that? Having to point your weapon at Escort to see who is holding it is tedious.
Not when I first respawn, but all of my loadouts are very similar and I pick up a sniper and try to swap back to my BR to get that last shot instead of wasting a sniper round, and see I have a fucking PP instead.
ncsuDuncan
Member
I don't think so, just the x and waypoint. I wasn't looking for that specifically though, I'll check tomorrow.
Twilight Gap
Member
Spawning into the game, no. But during the course of the match, things like how many rockets you have left or whether you picked up the right secondary in that scrap pile can become lost in time.
Not having the icon because of screen clutter is tantamount to not having a crosshair.
JUST REMEMBER THE CENTER OF THE SCREEN THE SLASO GUYS HAVE DONE IT FOR YEARS
Carrier waypoints are screwed up in a bunch of ways. There's the ESCORT instead of callsign problem that you mentioned, then there's the fact that if you're the flag carrier and your flag is away (on the ground), you don't get the flag away/return time waypoint unless an enemy picks it up. You still get the KILL waypoint, just not the away one. It's a whole lot of nonsense.
Thanks, much appreciated. If not, then that's a huge bummer.
xxjuicesxx
Member
its all good first round doesnt matter too much.
We just had one!
Have not missed that at all. Would prefer more stuff gone from the UI to keep the clutter down while we're at it.
I forget since I use all 5 loadouts in most matches and sometimes I switch to a Plasma Pistol expecting a Pistol. Having it mixed in some loadouts isn't always easy to remember.
How was the party?
ncsuDuncan
Member
Slayer pro 2v2v2v2 on new maps with TU. Kevin Franklin on my team, next to me on the couch. Every time my drink was low, bs angel would bring me a new Jack & Coke. Swag bag with a wireless R.A.T.mouse and other cool stuff.
It was fun. NYCC party was better though, if only because there were more GAF people to goof around with. Had a great conversation with vhfive though, dude is legit.
Frankie said showing the secondary weapon leads to confusion. But seriously, have any of you guys ever glanced at your secondary and confused it for another weapon? This seems like something a noob would do. Maybe it was commonplace over at 343i. Idk.
xxjuicesxx
Member
Oregon upset, although I dont know if that counts. Southern would have been friggen insane and would have completely busted my bracket, lord have mercy.
Franklinator
Member
I'm still sad that Davidson blew it.
And coming into the game, I really thought South Dakota St. would beat Michigan. They're a really good team, but they looked awful tonight.
edit: Oh yeah, and Belmont. They were even more disappointing!
And coming into the game, I really thought South Dakota St. would beat Michigan. They're a really good team, but they looked awful tonight.
edit: Oh yeah, and Belmont. They were even more disappointing!