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Halo |OT18| We're Back Baby!
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lybertyboy
Thinks the Evil Empire is just misunderstood.
I'm pretty far removed from that stuff these days. Any detail I went into would likely be incorrect so it's probably best if I don't.
But basically every game type and map combo across all playlists have to be tested, along with all in-game text strings.
https://live.xbox.com/en-US/redeemtoken
Allright, well someone can just post when they've redeemed this, let everyone else know.
KThxBye
He does have a point though. At this point, there's no point trying to ruin what those who still play Halo 4 like. Does anyone remember before the thread lock some guy came here and went ballistic at 343 because Infinity slayer started to get slayer pro and stuff. It's probably why we got the new perks with the Pitfall DLC, as well.
Edit: My point being, refocus all efforts on H5, no real point trying to change H4 to try and get people who won't come back.
Edit: My point being, refocus all efforts on H5, no real point trying to change H4 to try and get people who won't come back.
TS x Massacre
Member
EXACTLY, couldn't agree more, new system, another fresh start for 343i, they've got the experience as a team now, im hopeful (like an abused wife) third times a charm right guys? They can't possibly hurt us a third time in a row... right... guys?!
Thanks for at least giving us an idea though when obviously you didn't even have to respond! </slrp>
aHebrewMenagerie
Member
Classy.
Am I reading this wrong or does this mean that one of the reasons the team purposely decided not consolidate Halo 3 playlists is that there's a concern that it may negatively impact the other two games? Like cannibalize the population of Reach and Halo 4?
FUNKNOWN iXi
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Shit I'm hopeful. Battered Halo fans.
"Hey Gamers,I want to introduce myself first, and then Ill circle back around with a reply. Im Carl Clendenin, the Community Manager and Manager of Player Retention for Virgin Gaming. It is my job to accept the feedback from the community (Community Manager) and make your experience with Virgin Gaming the best it possibly can be (Player Retention). My job is to listen, and to give you exactly what you want.
It sounds cliche here, but your feedback helps me to help you. I dont care if its about the rules, or the format, or if you spot a cheater but the best possible way to shape future tournaments it to let your voice be heard. A closed mouth doesnt get fed, so let me know what you want to see.. even if you have to blow up my Twitter
Virgin Gaming is a customer service based industry. We are here to provide a service for you, the gamers. We work for you. We want what you want. With that said feel free to contact me in anywhere, at any time, and about anything.
Carl Clendenin
Community Manager | Manager of Player Retention"
Remember when he introduced himself? These were just a few select quotes. Good way to retain players and build a rapport with fans, blowing them off, shit talking them on twitter.
Well it would be embarrassing to have Halo 3 jump ahead of 4 in the XBL list.
NobleGundam
Banned
So I played L4D1 two nights ago. It was really fun to play it again with friends.
Just an idea: Mix Team Throwdown settings with Influential or Escort VIP.
Just an idea: Mix Team Throwdown settings with Influential or Escort VIP.
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
Oh yeah, this video just reminded me what I wanted to talk about a few days ago.
I was going to type a serious post about the benefits of "clans" and "crews" in a game, but I think there have been more than enough games these days that speak for themselves. Look what Rockstar was able to do with crews and what Ghosts plans on doing for its release. We need some system like this to return to Halo.
Bungie was wrong for taking it out and never expanding upon the ideas. Come to think of it, Bungie made a lot of mistakes with this franchise lol..
I was going to type a serious post about the benefits of "clans" and "crews" in a game, but I think there have been more than enough games these days that speak for themselves. Look what Rockstar was able to do with crews and what Ghosts plans on doing for its release. We need some system like this to return to Halo.
Bungie was wrong for taking it out and never expanding upon the ideas. Come to think of it, Bungie made a lot of mistakes with this franchise lol..
I definitely think that would have happened. H4's struggling to hit 20k nightly now. I wonder if it was a large reason for not updating H3 playlists? I'm assuming not, but it's interesting to think about.
How? He was just stressed with the event issues. I personally got kicked out of the event 5+ times and I had a VIP badge and he helped. There was some serious miscommunications between 343/VG/Hall staff the entire weekend.
xxjuicesxx
Member
VG Carl stinks. Shouldn't be a community manager if you are incapable of dealing with pressure on just twitter of all things. Also you shouldn't post dumb things.
Shoulda said Dr Heckfu
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
True. But I just want to confirm if that's what he means.
lybertyboy
Thinks the Evil Empire is just misunderstood.
You're reading it wrong. I was saying that if we put resources into updating Halo 3 (A game released 6 years ago) then those resources are not available for updating Halo 4 (which was released less than a year ago.
Also, as I said repeatedly, I am not speaking for the sustain team as I literally work in another building and am not part of their decision making process. To say otherwise suggests an intentional lack of comprehension.
I'm sorry! But YES we will friend.
Okay, so I was interpreting it incorrectly. Thanks for the clarification.
aHebrewMenagerie
Member
Personally i'd go without a few updates for a Halo 3 update.
Just hand the H3 keys over to me, I'm sure I can handle some tiny little playlist upda--OOh god I've stalled it.
Yo can you talk to someone and see if we can get a port of Halo 3 on pc, no need to redo textures and stuff, just dump it there on Steam as is and let people run servers, make sure there's tons of antialiasing, 120fps, high resolutions etc. Thanks.
gAg CruSh3r
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gAg CruSh3r
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Looks like that dog from Air bud?
Steelyuhas
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CARRRRRRLLLLLLL
Battlefield 4 line was a a blast.
Well here's hoping Reach gets addressed before it passes the point of no return.
Halo 3 was in more need of population focusing. Reach has legitimate bugs and issues, such as fixable map escapes and so on. It'd be nice to have the game buttoned up before being put into eternal autopilot.
I think it could also be understood that people are frustrated that a company as big and with as many resources as Microsoft has to ration manpower. People expect smaller devs to not be able to focus on multiple endeavors, but feel Microsoft should be able to do things differently than other small companies. It's known why they do it. It just feels like there could be something more there, instead of just maintaining parity.
Halo 3 was in more need of population focusing. Reach has legitimate bugs and issues, such as fixable map escapes and so on. It'd be nice to have the game buttoned up before being put into eternal autopilot.
I think it could also be understood that people are frustrated that a company as big and with as many resources as Microsoft has to ration manpower. People expect smaller devs to not be able to focus on multiple endeavors, but feel Microsoft should be able to do things differently than other small companies. It's known why they do it. It just feels like there could be something more there, instead of just maintaining parity.
Hahahaha YES.
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also I'm about 3 sheets and going to meet tunavi for the first time in about 10 minutes.
Post pics plox
Steelyuhas
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Speedy Blue Dude
Banned
LOL Tunavi with the HaloGAF shirt. What a troll
Thanks for those posts David, but my question would be does it really have to be tested even if you move or just remove existing gametypes out of lists? I mean every gametype which is already in is tested right?
Also kind of weird to hear you work in a completely different building I thought you guys all sit close together and cuddle at freetime
Also kind of weird to hear you work in a completely different building
I thought you guys all sit close together and cuddle at freetimeSpeedy Blue Dude
Banned
How is the shirt quality from the NeoGAF Spreadshirt store? Anyone here know? Want to buy these shirts.
Hype Train
HaloGAF
NeoGAF element
and maybe the Beli343 HaloGAF shirt and the 360 GAF shirt. Not really sure about those 2, I think those are bordering "way to out there" and would just like nerdy as hell, but I like the design.
Anyways, wondering how the quality of the shirts are before I spend money on them.
(Off Topic, but I didn't ask in the the Store topic because that one is pretty dead and inactive)
User 73706
Banned
Tunavi looks like a cross between my first boss and my first gay fling
HiredN00bs
Member
I read the news about NOT updating Halo 3's playlists this morning, after being teased for some time from multiple sources. I'd like to thank David for his boots-on-the-ground insight, but given this on top of many other examples, I can't come to any conclusion other than Microsoft just doesn't care enough about the legacy of this franchise. And that makes it hard for fans to care about its future.
They have to test that the deployment actually works as intended. Also, a consolidation would mean you'd be folding gametypes into other playlists or repurposing playlists, which would trigger re-testing existing playlists anyway.
Example: an idea would be repurposing Action Sack as the playlist you get 7 on the 7th in. You'd delete 7 on the 7th, then change Action Sack to accrue EXP on wins, then reset itself at the end of each month. You'd have to run tests to make sure a change like that works.
Or if you wanted to make the entirety of Halo 3 DEXP, you'd have to make sure every playlist gave out DEXP correctly.
I don't think people would go for a Halo 3 update that just does straight deletions. And you couldn't, due to achievements that need to remain earnable, so you'd need to do playlist folding to get notable consolidation.
Barrow Roll
Member
I'll take it off your hands if no one else wants it. My XBL Gold ran out a while back but I was thinking of hopping back on Halo 3 for a bit.
Sent it to your PM box.
Barrow Roll
Member
thanks homie
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