This. I'm now just reading it and I'm not seeing the big fuss.
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Halo |OT2| Hyper-Athletic Speed And Mass And Weight and Power
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I've got no issues with anything I've read on the list, but I'll reserve judgement until I actually play it myself, as I have with every other Halo game.
One thing I have to say is I actually like the idea of the power weapons randomly dropping onto the field. I think it will encourage more spontaneous movement around the map and I like the idea of more free-form mini skirmishes occurring around the map with the aim to get to the weapons first. I've never been a huge fan of camping weapons.
Looking forward to see more details regarding the Player investment system, I feel that Reach's armoury and credits system was a big step in the right direction and I'm hoping this "Spartan Points" system makes things a bit deeper.
I haven't read Glasslands, so I don't know much about the UNSC Infinity, but my guess is that the multiplayer component of the game is going to be telling us the side-story of the Infinity and the Spartan IV's. I do think that just "training" would be a simple explanation, but it would become much more interesting if we gradually discover why they are training (the specific operation) over the course of multiplayer and firefight (assuming firefight also takes place in VR).
I prefer the challenge of adapting to unforseen, spontaneous, fast-forming scenarios over camping and clock-watching. WANNAFIGHTABOUTIT?!?!?!
One thing I have to say is I actually like the idea of the power weapons randomly dropping onto the field. I think it will encourage more spontaneous movement around the map and I like the idea of more free-form mini skirmishes occurring around the map with the aim to get to the weapons first. I've never been a huge fan of camping weapons.
Looking forward to see more details regarding the Player investment system, I feel that Reach's armoury and credits system was a big step in the right direction and I'm hoping this "Spartan Points" system makes things a bit deeper.
I haven't read Glasslands, so I don't know much about the UNSC Infinity, but my guess is that the multiplayer component of the game is going to be telling us the side-story of the Infinity and the Spartan IV's. I do think that just "training" would be a simple explanation, but it would become much more interesting if we gradually discover why they are training (the specific operation) over the course of multiplayer and firefight (assuming firefight also takes place in VR).
I prefer the challenge of adapting to unforseen, spontaneous, fast-forming scenarios over camping and clock-watching. WANNAFIGHTABOUTIT?!?!?!
You mean you like FFA BK bonanzas designed to make retards feel good about themselves instead of competitive, rewarding skill-based Halo.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Well
No Armor Lock, and no Bloom. It could be worse, fellas
No Armor Lock, and no Bloom. It could be worse, fellas
Haven't really followed HaloGAF for a while now (my drop correlates with a certain Halo game), my interest in the franchise bloomed. It got really intense around Halo 2 and 3, then started to shrink and shrink.
The Librarian
Banned
Anyone up for some FFA BK Bonanzas? I need to earn enough Spartan Points to unlock the see through walls power. Hopefully a rocket launcher will fall in front of me.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Indeed. Please say this isn't true.
What if the pro-pipe is back? And GOLD
Fair trade, yes?
Poker Face
Member
maybe this is just one playlist? I'm really reaching at this point, REALLY REACHING, but the opening line says, "a new multiplayer mode"
maybe just one playlist? i dont know..
maybe just one playlist? i dont know..
Hydranockz
Member
Beli343.
Ok let's play Halo Ops for a little bit first though, I need to add camo to my custom BR.
But that's ok guys, the gametype options will still be there, we can play how we want in customs!
Fixed
ElzarTheBam
Member
I'm gonna echo this, SP looks like a step up. Glorious.
You better not skip the CG cutscene then.
Since when is people camping at power weapon spawns a problem? I mean, really? Don't think I've ever seen that anywhere except for the Sniper spawn on Hemorrhage.
Let's fix a non-existent problem by no longer rewarding people who actually time weapon spawns and let's add some randomness.
Let's fix a non-existent problem by no longer rewarding people who actually time weapon spawns and let's add some randomness.
Not if sprint is a standard feature.
Hydranockz
Member
ViewtifulJC
Banned
We'll all pinky swear NOT to use it
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Someone check on Ghaleon...
Working with the material I've got.Let's jump to conclusions
Slightly Live
Dirty tag dodger
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I've spoken with the poor fellow. He is shaken, but not stirred.
I've spoken with the poor fellow. He is shaken, but not stirred.
Rickenslacker
Banned
All this talk of Cortana and Elites and DMR scopes. My imagination sucks at this.
Hydranockz
Member
And it's hilarious. Frankie/343 has neither confirmed nor denied anything. I'll wait for confirmation before loving or hating 'wih the material' we've got.
Happens with the sniper all the time in every Halo game NOT JUST HEMORRHAGE. Not saying that I agree with this change just pointing that out...
I sure as hell don't like the sound of the weapon spawn/timer. What if I'm chasing some guy and all of the sudden rockets spawn right in front of him? That wouldn't be fair. I guess you could say it goes both ways. Sometimes my enemies will be in that spot and sometimes I will. I still don't like it.
Somewhere, Sage is laughing his ass off
If it was fake, couldn't he just say "it's fake, don't worry?".
xxjuicesxx
Member
Please turn your Halo Reach game on your Xbox 360 console on so we may proceed to dong on BK.
It's OK, I do remember playing Halo 2 back then and wishing I could have my weapon lowered while moving around locked in a single direction and then have my speed cut in half when I wanted to aim and shoot. Reach and Halo 4 finally delivered.
Blue Ninja
Member
If it's not true at least I gave them reasons to never even consider it. It's worth it, man.
Weapon respawns changing location, especially if there's a countdown and indicator, just mean that the people waiting for power weapons won't be great teams locking down a map using a valuable skill, they'll be kids standing on the waypoint and holding X or meleeing their teammates.
Would buy official confirmation or denial at a high price.
Would buy official confirmation or denial at a high price.
If this was fake we'd know by now, especially as Frank has confirmed that he's aware of the current... situation.
You don't let this sort of reaction fester unless there's nothing you can do. You can't deny it because, factually, it's accurate, but you can't shed light on certain things that might alleviate our woes to some degree, either because they're included in the full cover story, or they're being kept secret for some later reveal.
Either way this thing looks close to irreparable from my perspective.
You don't let this sort of reaction fester unless there's nothing you can do. You can't deny it because, factually, it's accurate, but you can't shed light on certain things that might alleviate our woes to some degree, either because they're included in the full cover story, or they're being kept secret for some later reveal.
Either way this thing looks close to irreparable from my perspective.
Hydranockz
Member
If it's not true at least I gave them reasons to never even consider it. It's worth it, man.
While you're at it 343, if Halo 4 is a kart racing game, don't include blue shells. Cheers, thanks.
Captain Blood
Member
Hey guys what's new.......
Dominican Power
Member
Anyone?
get on
Reach is the worst Halo, but is still fun to play online, especially if you have guys to play with.
Although if these details are correct, that should seal you buying reach.
xxjuicesxx
Member
gimme 15.! GOD!
I have to be up at 8 hurry up chunky.