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Halo |OT19| 793 Posts, And None Worth Reading
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I was going to make a joke about driving whilst high.
No of course not... You missed my top gun reference
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ElRenoRaven
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See I think that would be awesome. Maybe some of the Bungie guys who work for MS now *cough cough Joseph cough cough* could talk about it. Even then I don't see why they couldn't even get some of the crew from Bungie during that time to talk about the levels. It would be like an ultimate behind the scenes.
If I were in charge of things, I'd slap a "Bonus Content" chunk on the main menu. Inside of it would be the cut Covenant Ship, Forerunner Tank, and Earth Finale levels; the Halo 2 Collector's Edition content; the E3 content; and Anniversary BTS videos. Maybe some more stuff. Then in the Start Menu have an option to play through the game with or without the cut content. If MP is included, throw the mediocre H2V maps in as well.
Enter The 36 Chambers
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How would that be harsh?
Poker Face
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gaga needs all the support she can get right now lol, I'll be repping fulgore when we see some HQ shots of him.
Devolution
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Okay, visual hierarchy? What am I supposed to look at first?
Where's the headline to tell me what room I'm in?
What's the point of the space in the middle? Does something float in or take up that space later?
I like the inclusion of information in the Epitome Slayer box but confused about invite friends/party leader on left when you have dialogues for the same thing on the right. Seems redundant. Why not always have party leader on top. Designate a color. I understand the need to tell you in order for you to realize you can change settings but I'm not sure this is the way to go about it. Also what is stuff like [A].
Maps. I understand that the map is giving me clues about weapon stashes but I'm not sure this is really necessary. Nor is such a big picture which just seems to include some art but nothing particularly informative.
Active Roster is a good concept from the other games but maybe have it slide in rather than be a permanent fixture.
Is the bottom some kind of advertisement ticker for the game or MS?
The boxes on the right seem a bit bigger in width than the left, is this intentional? Is that where to look first? If so it should be more obvious.
What's the grid other than just lining the boxes up? Match begins doesn't seem to line up with anything.
We should create a list of what people think is necessary in a lobby before even setting a pen to paper or a mouse to an artboard. What do players want, what do noobs need, what to devs want to encourage.
Sharing computers... blergh
I've always wanted to do something like this actually. Getting back some original Bungie guys and Saber guys together talking about how things were originally, and then how they wanted to redo everything could be really cool, I think.
Another similar idea I've had for a while is for a game that I've had the idea for a while. You have these separate chapters called something like "The Dark Chapters" that focus on isolated instances, about 3-4 hours each that simply give a scenario (a darker tone than the rest of the game) and play like a level in the main game, but are completely separate from the main game and story. Has anyone done something like that before?
No of course not... You missed my top gun reference
Yeah... Missed it...
Never even watched it :|
She floppin'?
Poker Face
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Yea and she keeps making these shitty pictures and claims they're memes. lol
Tha Robbertster
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I'm trying to make sense of the fact that if this rumor is true, 343 would be making Halo 2 with multiplayer, and release Halo 5 year later with its own multiplayer as well. The reason I'm hoping the most for is that they're using Halo 2A as the vanilla Halo experience, and that they'll use Halo 5 to continue the gameplay changes they made in Halo 4.
In my opinion, remaking Halo 2's multiplayer only to release Halo 5 a year later would be a huge waste of resources, if Halo 2A wasn't meant to last longer than 1 year.
In my opinion, remaking Halo 2's multiplayer only to release Halo 5 a year later would be a huge waste of resources, if Halo 2A wasn't meant to last longer than 1 year.
Certain Affinity, some 343 bodies and whatever else they can grab will do H2A. I'm guessing anyway.
Poker Face
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so making maps for Halo 4?
xxjuicesxx
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Nov 2014 first month worth having an Xbone?
343i hasn't made a game yet. (Too much outsourced material, game stunk too bad)
343i hasn't made a game yet. (Too much outsourced material, game stunk too bad)
Fuck.
The Henery
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That's how I see it. Basically a MS Halo release that is fan service to adopters of their previous systems who loved the original series. It incentivises a next gen console purchase for the 'old school' fans while allowing the employees of 343 who want to shake the formula up to do so guilt free and without the burden of appeasing conservative fans. Fits with the Halo release every year schedule and is relatively risk free.
Think of it this way. Halo 5 is going to get more development time this way. That can only be a good thing.
Take a look at the new stuff they've been making. It sucks.
TS x Massacre
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Seeing as Frank/Ellis havent come in and shut us down completely (yet). I'm so excited.
If we get original H2 MP I will most likely die of joy and never get to enjoy it, but would be totally worth it.
Please dont hurt me again, Halo Optimism.
If we get original H2 MP I will most likely die of joy and never get to enjoy it, but would be totally worth it.
Please dont hurt me again, Halo Optimism.
Speedy hasn't shut it down either. HYPED!!
He's on about buying another Xbone to celebrate all this wonderful news or something.
Future is looking a little brighter for Halo.
The new stuff is bad. And apparently with 2A we'll at least get a chance to try the new thing before going back to playing old Halo.
I'll be totally honest.
I think I prefer playing new experiences that aren't on par with the old games, rather than playing the same thing forever, however good it is.
Your not missing much, maybe Color.Morale will understand his bit?
Most likely due to the poor taste 4 left combined with a wish for classic halo. That's what it is for me.
XBOX TWO!
Why in God's name anyone would buy two one's is beyond me. Unless, you weren't buying them of course...
Devolution
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H2 had the best bunch of maps. Other Halos can suck it.
Tha Robbertster
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But still, I'd guess it isn't cheap to remake Halo 2, inlcuding its multiplayer. I don't think it would be a smart move to spend money on a multiplayer (that isn't annualized already like CoD or FIFA) that isn't going to be populated for more than 2 years. It would need more sustainability I think.
Devolution
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My memories of H2 are mixed since there was super bouncing, modding and bridging during that era.
Blood Gulch, Sidewinder and Ice fields would like to have a word with you. Unless you don't like BTB as much as I do, then your statement is pretty much correct.
One of those is dramatically better in Halo 2 - Coagulation shits on Blood Gulch from a great height, whatever your sandbox preferences are aside. Even Sidewinder had a remake that was arguably better than the original (especially for infantry movement), though not in H2.
Halo 2's map roster is unmatched no matter the player count. Only a few maps in that entire game that are anything less than stellar.
Not the best memory? I guess I can forgive you for not liking Guardian in that case.
Have I made it clear that I REALLY LIKE GUARDAIN? CUZ yeah.
Devolution
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Sorry 2 was still superior unless you love Sandtrap.
Sacred Icon Suite 2 is great if it is the track i think it is. EDIT it is.
Best suite is the original High Charity Suite. Focus on the Pursuit of Truth part around 6:08. Sooooo goooood.
Versus Relic, Waterworks, the better version of Blood Gulch, Containment, Zanzibar, Headlong, and Terminal? heh
ElzarTheBam
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Great timing.
Halo 2 has wonderful soundtrack, one of the best i've ever heard. Better than Halo CE which is among the best. (Sacred Icon Suite 2 is not from it but it is great anyway).
Great timing.
Nice work!
One of the few things that got decidedly better in Halo 2.
Oh. Oh wow. Oh wow my goodness. This is gorgeous.
These cords are just. Brilliant. The ~ 2:30-3:30 is just pure beauty.
The midi drums ruin it though.
((Yuuuuuuup. This is the Microsoft I want.
Personally I enjoy them just as much as the halo 2 maps, that's more to do with my preference of sandbox though.
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