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[thezerofire]

hype hype hype hype hype

also please tell me that beta key thing isn't a troll

Spoiler

it's a troll

 

[daedalius]

They said the DMR sounds like Zeus' lightning bolts being rained down from Mt. Olympus.

That was the sniper.

 

[Steelyuhas]

Pretty sure they already said DMR has a locked firing rate... therefore eliminating the possibility of bloom.

Yeah I remember that as well.

Didn't they also confirm in a bulletin that 4 wouldn't have bloom on any weapons? At least nothing similar to Reach's bloom?

 

[Plywood]

hype hype hype hype hype

also please tell me that beta key thing isn't a troll

Spoiler

it's a troll

Seems pretty clear cut troll to me.

That was the sniper.

Whatever. Range on that thing, same diff.

 

[Computron]

I may play Halo 2, Computron. $13 is pretty cheap.

PM Me motherfucker, I can't remember all of you, keeping up with GAF is hard enough already.

But that would be great Franklinator.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Yeah I remember that as well.

Didn't they also confirm in a bulletin that 4 wouldn't have bloom on any weapons? At least nothing similar to Reach's bloom?

Yup.

Does the BR have spread? Is it hitscan? -xBrutaIity

The BR is a three-shot burst weapon. It is hitscan. In its current tuning, it has recoil (not bloom) which causes it to rise slightly (in a predictable and suppressible way). It is not a replacement for the DMR as has been discussed in the community. You will not see bloom as it currently exists in Vanilla Reach on any weapon, but there will be different methods for reticle targeting that vary depending on the weapon, and players will have a wide arsenal of weapons to choose from. More news about that later.​

http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/40

 

[BackdoorBeauty]

Pretty sure they already said DMR has a locked firing rate... therefore eliminating the possibility of bloom.

Pretty sure that sounds like a good deal. 343 handshake.

 

[NullPointer]

They said the DMR sounds like Zeus' lightning bolts being rained down from Mt. Olympus.

Reminds me of the beta version of Reach's covenant splazor. Nearly had a fucking heart attack when I was first hit by that thing. Sounded like the earth was grinding me between its teeth while a symphony of hacksaws scraped against blackboards.

I loved it.

 

[CyReN]

Looks like KC may be on TheHaloCouncil next week to talk about it woo.

(if it's cool with Frankie/Ellis).

 

[Homeboyd]

I will give 40 billion dollars to anyone who can provide me a single video, start to finish Slayer match on any map in Halo 4. $40 billion.

 

[CyReN]

That could fund another Halo or two.

or stop Kony.

 

[Computron]

I edited the playdate picture for some clarifications.

HALO 2 Vista DOES NOT Work with windows XP.

It's got relatively low requirements, any PC with a graphics card from the last ~5-6 will play it well.

The tentative gather time is 5:00 CST.

 

[NullPointer]

That could fund another Halo or two...

An actual Halo, or two.

Of course you'd have to cut some corners... err, or add some.

 

[Computron]

I got 3 potential players so far.

Come on guys, you know you want to play Halo 2 in glorious 1080p at 60 FPS.

 

[Rickenslacker]

I edited the playdate picture for some clarifications.

HALO 2 Vista DOES NOT Work with windows XP.

It's got relatively low requirements, any PC with a graphics card from the last ~5-6 will play it well.

The tentative gather time is 5:00 CST.

I'm down for that. 5:00 CST today?

 

[xxjuicesxx]

I've played it on XP.

 

[Steelyuhas]

Yup.

Does the BR have spread? Is it hitscan? -xBrutaIity

The BR is a three-shot burst weapon. It is hitscan. In its current tuning, it has recoil (not bloom) which causes it to rise slightly (in a predictable and suppressible way). It is not a replacement for the DMR as has been discussed in the community. You will not see bloom as it currently exists in Vanilla Reach on any weapon, but there will be different methods for reticle targeting that vary depending on the weapon, and players will have a wide arsenal of weapons to choose from. More news about that later.​

http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/40

Aye, thanks.

Reminds me of the beta version of Reach's covenant splazor. Nearly had a fucking heart attack when I was first hit by that thing. Sounded like the earth was grinding me between its teeth while a symphony of hacksaws scraped against blackboards.

I loved it.

RIP

 

[Hitmonchan107]

Pics look sexy. I can't wait to hear Wu's thoughts on Halo 4.

 

[NullPointer]

I got 3 potential players so far.

Come on guys, you know you want to play Halo 2 in glorious 1080p at 60 FPS.

I'm down, but I've never been good at, how do you say it? Oh yeah, winning.

 

[daedalius]

I'd love to play, but I need to get the game and the wireless adapter first. Will try to order them when I get back in town.

 

[Computron]

I've played it on XP.

OK, but how about online with the latest patch?

Come and play with us man.

I'm down for that. 5:00 CST today?

As the Playdate Poster says, PM Me so that I can keep track.

The playdate is next weekend, unless you guys suggest otherwise.

 

[Computron]

I'd love to play, but I need to get the game and the wireless adapter first. Will try to order them when I get back in town.

Again, I can postpone it to allow time for people to get the game.

They are $20 at most best buys last I checked and in stock.

I'm down, but I've never been good at, how do you say it? Oh yeah, winning.

Remember to PM ME.

 

[Rickenslacker]

As the Playdate Poster says, PM Me so that I can keep track.

The playdate is next weekend, unless you guys suggest otherwise.

Playdate Poster?

 

[Franklinator]

PM Me motherfucker, I can't remember all of you, keeping up with GAF is hard enough already.

But that would be great Franklinator.

I'll PM you when I'm good and ready

 

[NullPointer]

I JUST PM'D YOU Computron

 

[Franklinator]

Just to make sure, Halo 2 is fine with Windows 7 right?

 

[zap]

Just to make sure, Halo 2 is fine with Windows 7 right?

Yep

 

[Computron]

Just to make sure, Halo 2 is fine with Windows 7 right?

Yes it is!

 

[Homeboyd]

Who has Wu's phone number!? Call that son of a bitch up and get him to record some vids!

 

[Computron]

Playdate Poster?

This.

 

[Computron]

I got 7 potential players now. Lets get some another team for some BTB maybe?

 

[NullPointer]

I got 7 potential players now. Lets get some another team for some BTB maybe?

Halo 2's BTB was my favorite of the bunch. Don't know if it that's nostalgia or what - it just seemed made for that mode moreso than later games. I was never very good at it, but it was always a good time. Maybe later games included more of that skill gap we've been talking about, along with people taking things a lot more seriously.

 

[zap]

I'm keen, but how will Halo 2 netcode cope with me being from NZ? I'll give it a try. I'll PM you, don't worry.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Halo 2's BTB was my favorite of the bunch. Don't know if it that's nostalgia or what - it just seemed made for that mode moreso than later games. I was never very good at it, but it was always a good time. Maybe later games included more of that skill gap we've been talking about, along with people taking things a lot more seriously.

A lot of Halo 2's BTB maps played very nicely with both objective and slayer games

2 flag containment was fucking AMAZING and so was 1 Flag Relic and Terminal

 

[Computron]

A lot of Halo 2's BTB maps played very nicely with both objective and slayer games

2 flag containment was fucking AMAZING and so was 1 Flag Relic and Terminal

Don't forget zanzibar.

The netcode is seemingly upgraded and better than the xbox version.

 

[Computron]

We could totes make this a regular thing like once a month.

 

[NullPointer]

Don't forget zanzibar.

I remember Zanzibar and Headlong. And some other level that takes place on some pretty close knit streets. That and that I couldn't stand those bullet-sponge Brutes but that I also took great pleasure in watching those same Brutes fight it out with Elites. Hell, its been forever and a day since I last played.

And to think, I didn't actually grok Halo until Halo 3.

 

[TheOddOne]

*Wakes up, sees pictures with people playing Halo 4 multi and feels depressed.*

 

[zap]

2 Flag on Containment
1 Flag on Relic
BTB on Coagulation
Terminal, Headlong, Waterworks...

Man there were so many amazing maps in Halo 2!!

 

[Computron]

We got a full BTB squad's worth of players getting the game now. Join the Fun!

Just reposing this so It has the top of this page and is seen by more people, not everyone can keep up with GAF:


I want to play Halo 2 With GAF.

What do you all think about this?

Would you be up for this?

Links:

Halo 2 Amazon

Wireless Controller Adapter

What we play depends on how many people participate and what we want to play. 

Does next weekend work for everyone or should I push it forward to allow for shipping time?

Like it says, if you want to participate, PM ME. 

If your considering it, PM me so I can get an estimate of how many of you there will be.

Any suggestions? Questions, about this or Halo 2 Vista?

 

[Computron]

Wonderful, once I get all the PMs I will send out for your GTags and invite for my lobby. All are welcome, except the flood, ew. All gross with their tentacles, nhuuuwww.

 

[Homeboyd]

Stream the date plz

 

[heckfu]

You're scheduling a play date on Cinco de Mayo?

Will be out drunk confirmed.

 

[xxjuicesxx]

Stream the date plz

I could definitely put one up.

 

[Computron]

SHIT, how did I not notice that. The Spanish are conspiring against me.

How about the next weekend? Saturday the 12th? That will give time for shipping as well?

 

[wwm0nkey]

So Halo 2 Vista day will be streamed? Awesome.

Also yeah next week is probably the best idea, gives time for the items to arrive to people.

 

[xxjuicesxx]

Yea I have a vacation that whole week so anytime but Sunday.

 

[Computron]

So Halo 2 Vista day will be streamed? Awesome.

Also yeah next week is probably the best idea, gives time for the items to arrive to people.

If anyone wants to, sure. I can't, don't wan to clog up my upload, I gotta host this shit. I'll see about getting a dedicated server. Already got one for other games.

 

[Der Flatulator]

I see Wu.
[Wu pics]

And I see what you did there.

 

[thezerofire]

is it possible not to get matched up with bad kids every game in Reach? All I'm doing is carrying