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[ElRenoRaven]

How's the population? Worth buying? How much does it cost

Honestly the population is pretty much dead. You're lucky to have 30 to 50 people regularly. It's sad really. The way the map editing software was gimped and then the forcing people to buy vista to play it really hurt it. Then on top of that the graphics setting options are pretty much none. The game at the time also took damn strong hardware for a game that shouldn't have.

I'd say though if you have a computer that can run it easily and want the superior version of the game that can still be played online then I'd recommend it without a doubt.

I would love to play Halo 2 Vista, my computer seems to really struggle to run it though. Which is weird because other games that seem similar seem to run better. :/

Sorry Elzar got distracted, what was the conversation out of sheer curiosity though?

Yea as I mentioned above the game was a good port in the sense that it fixed a couple issues the xbox version had but on a technical level it wasn't optimized one bit for the pc. It should not require the hardware it does to run well. If you do have the hardware though it is a great experience. And I suggest having the recommended or better. Those really should have been the minimum because you really can't run it worth a shit with just the minimum specs.

 

[Karl2177]

There's still money in it.

 

[feel]

Halo is the banana stand.

Except the money is on Call Of Duty.

 

[Retro]

I had to run it low, no aa, and @800x600, just barely got 28 fps

I wish we could run reach with no aa.

 

[kylej]

I wish we could run Reach as high as 28fps.

 

[Tawpgun]

I wish we could run Reach as high as 28fps.

Movies are shot at 24 fps, aim for that.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

How can I convince you to never do that face again?

But yeah, this shit is just hysterical. Although I sure hope they don't do think "Michael Cera does whatever Mabey wants him to do oh no now he's in trouble" thing the whole time.

Although I do love this budding friendship between Michael and Lindsey

 

[JohnIIVII]

Well that was fun, I gtg now. 6 hours of Halo 2!

Halo 2 Vista players:

Gamertag: 'Blamite Prime' is now the new host to join.

We should do this again someday, maybe next month.

Yeah great games everybody it was fun! Def needs to happen more often, I tend to forget the greatness that was Halo 2 multiplayer. So many good maps!!

 

[Havok]

I had to run it low, no aa, and @800x600, just barely got 28 fps

The port is a technical disaster, is all. Better looking games run in web browsers these days.

Next time around, I'll take more measures to make sure I don't have to shut the stream down (sorry about that!), we'll get some better gametype/map combinations in as well. I've lost a lot of my skill at the game, too, so maybe by next time I won't be as terrible. Stream is archived here for those that missed it.

 

[kylej]

Movies are shot at 24 fps, aim for that.

imagine 24fps PLUS this visual style

it's going to be the most cinematic experience of my life. Just that picture alone has me so immersed in the setting that I almost crapped my pants

 

[Stinkles]

Halo is the banana stand.

Show me the money.

 

[kylej]

Show me the money.

subtle hint about Microsoft's view of the Halo franchise? Frankie in trouble financially? Frankie actually Cuba Gooding Jr in real life?

We report, you decide.

 

[Plywood]

Show me the money.

This is going to be our best summer ever.

 

[op_ivy]

back so soon?

welcome friend, stay awhile.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

So I am definitely going to E3, I got my confirmation yesterday.

I don't know if H4 will be playable (asked David on twitter, awaiting response), but if you guys have any details or gameplay features in mind that you want me to report on I will be happy to oblige, if 343 permits me to do so that is. Make a list of things you want me to look out for. I'll post this on our FB group as well, so we can make a document. I'll also try and keep you guys up to date here on gaf and on twitter (same as my gaf handle).

If any of you have other games you want me to report on I will gladly do so, though I suspect I'll be spending most of my time at the xbox booth.




I still have a blast though. Halo 2 still holds up.

I hate you...

One of these days I'm going to E3 or Comicon, one of these days...

 

[Tawpgun]

imagine 24fps PLUS this visual style

it's going to be the most cinematic experience of my life. Just that picture alone has me so immersed in the setting that I almost crapped my pants

lol

off topic sorta

A lot of people are shitting on The Hobbit being 48 fps. Those who saw previews said the CG looked amazing but the actual sets and stuff looked really fake.

 

[Rand0m TAG]

Name me a good/cheap headset that I can find preferably at ebgames

 

[MrBig]

lol

off topic sorta

A lot of people are shitting on The Hobbit being 48 fps. Those who saw previews said the CG looked amazing but the actual sets and stuff looked really fake.

Yeah. A higher FPS brings it closer to reality in perception, flaws and all, (this has no correlation to games where response times and refresh rate is everything), which is not what most films are about. They're about (to me) taking the viewer out of reality and transporting you to what you see in the film. I've seen some 48 FPS footage, but not anything for the Hobbit. Got a link?

 

[Rand0m TAG]

I assume you mean for 360. TekNmotion Yapster Blaster Amplified is pretty cheap and get the job done. Works with PC too. I think they're like $30, however I think you have to get some extra RCA cables for it to work properly.

Ya for a 360. A recently moved my system from my big screen to my monitor. Don't have speakers. Is it possible to use my beats? I tried connecting them but the sound doesn't come out both sides (i connected them to my monitor)

 

[Rand0m TAG]

Yes you should be able to. You might need an adapter or a mixer though.

Can you go into more detail? I suck when it comes to audio stuff.

 

[senador]

Man, I appreciate the effort of the CCs and I think it's cool what they get to do and the interaction with communities that happens, but I super hate Forge maps. I've said it before, I'll probably say it again, but I hate them. The only ones I like are Asylum and Kingdom. Totally hate playing on the rest. It's cool that shit can be done, but it's never the same and I don't enjoy them visually or for gameplay. :/

Show me the money.

Beads?

 

[Karl2177]

Show me the money.

Yessir

 

[HigherLevel]

I could handle Forge World a lot better if it wasn't for the constant frame drops. Scoping in Asylum always makes it go crazy.

 

[789shadow]

lrn2 no scope.

ADAPT.

 

[BackdoorBeauty]

Holy shit, Devo banned? This has been a crazy thread. Lets close this puppy out before anyone else gets hurt.

 

[Computron]

Banned for what?

 

[Hydranockz]

Holy shit, Devo banned? This has been a crazy thread. Lets close this puppy out before anyone else gets hurt.

She hasn't posted here in quite a while though lol.

 

[HigherLevel]

lrn2 no scope.

I got bored of that, too easy. I was just trying to scope for a change of pace.

 

[789shadow]

Banned for what?

She probably should have stayed out of that "Rape Capital" thread in OT.

 

[Tashi]

I saw some girl at the movie theater and her shirt had a large, off center Red Triforce. Just like the Halo symbol I've had since H2. Either she was a fan...or my soulmate. But now I'll never know

 

[Garrett 2U]

The more I watch this Arrested Development show the more I see the references around NeoGAF

It's like everything makes sense now.

Welcome to the breakfast family!

Show me the money.

 

[OdysseusVA]

She hasn't posted here in quite a while though lol.

She knows how Halo 4 is going to turn out

 

[daedalius]

sogood.gif

 

[Ramirez]

I saw some girl at the movie theater and her shirt had a large, off center Red Triforce. Just like the Halo symbol I've had since H2. Either she was a fan...or my soulmate. But now I'll never know

Missed your chance.

foreveralone.jpg

 

[Bregmann Roche]

Missed your chance.

foreveralone.jpg

I just got that his logo is the Triforce. Tri-force, as in Three-force. Talk about Destiny.

 

[Tawpgun]

Halo pls

 

[Computron]

Halo Pls, Vlad356.

 

[Trey]

Just saw Avengers again. It's too good.

 

[xxjuicesxx]

Where my dongers at?

 

[heckfu]

I'll only Halo if DrFu Halos....

Aw, damn. I'm staying at my folks tonight for Mom's Day.
Didn't bring my box with me!

 

[Karl2177]

FUUUUUUUUU

Just for clarification purposes, is that "FUUUUUUUUUU" as in fuck or as in heckfuuuuuuuuuuu?

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Sometimes, I post like this arerithvbuthwitskjwtuhwythatngwta and then I stop

This has been one of those times.

 

[Karl2177]

Heckfu, check your PMs. I have something special for you.

 

[Tunavi]

if anyone wants to build in minecraft (360) with my roommate and me, join my server

 

[heckfu]

I'm consider buying it...

You'll just get bored of it after a while. Buy Marvel ultimate alliance instead and start a campaign with me!

 

[CyReN]

Happy Mothers Day Risen.

 

[Ryaaan14]

You'll just get bored of it after a while. Buy Marvel ultimate alliance instead and start a campaign with me!

If this is a serious post, I've been wanting to dust that game off for a while now if you're interested.

 

[Hydranockz]

Here on out is time for pure positivity from me. Finished my last year of exams in university. Life's too good. Halo 4 could play worse than a game hosted by Over but I'll be smiling all the way.

 

[heckfu]

Here on out is time for pure positivity from me. Finished my last year of exams in university. Life's too good. Halo 4 could play worse than a game hosted by Over but I'll be smiling all the way.

Congratulations! You're my favorite O'Gravy!

Besides Krow.

 

[Risen]

Happy Mothers Day Risen.

Thank you my son