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Halo |OT3| Remember Reach?
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foreverthirsty
NullPointer
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Yikes. Time to give this a listen.They just described it as more rock paper scissors....
Hydranockz
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ncsuDuncan
Member
They've only talked about one new AA, but that doesn't mean there aren't more. They certainly haven't said Forerunner Vision is the only new AA.
Barrel Cannon
Member
A new podcast can only mean one thing.... we will need a new OT in a couple hours
Just wait until they release the campaign info to show us how they turn that into a "cinematic experience" and how it's going to be a "rollercoaster ride".Day 1 amirite?
Thank you for the straight answer.
They've also tweaked every AA brought back from Reach so there could be potentially minor changes that have a huge impact in the entire flow of the game.
One thing that is reassuring to me is that 343 seems all in on their evolution of Halo. Bungie was half in and half out with Reach. The loadouts, weapons and settings weren't custom fit to each map. It just wasn't enough in that aspect.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Agreed. It finally seems like someone is saying "let's go all in, change it up" as opposed to "we'll add a few new things, but what if players get mad? Ok, we'll do 50/50."
4 seems to bring back some old stuff, but it's the best of the old stuff. Along with adding a bunch of new ideas and methods to the game.
Of course we still have heard very little of the whole game, and seen even less.
dibs pls
The Real Napsta
Member
So evade and bubble sheild are confirmed? Son of a bitch...
Didn't hear it the first time, but you are correct. At 15:00 they do talk about working to unlock the BR. Not sure if that suits Halo at all. Unless we only need to play 3 matches to unlock it or something trivial just so that it forces people to try another weapon for 1-2 matches.
They're talking about loadouts. While they haven't clarified how non-power weaps spawn, I imagine you can still pick up BRs off the map.
My whole issue with AL is it should have been a one-tap rejection button to stop rockets or landing the final blow, instead of a "hold down the button long enough that my teammates can bail me out" waiting game.
I have nothing against adding another strategic layer to Halo, though. As they said in the 'cast, the problem with AAs was that there wasn't a R-P-S aspect in practical terms, in that Camo didn't counter Armor Lock or vice versa.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
I don't think they actually said "all AA's except Armor Lock are back" did they?
TS x Massacre
Member
Yeah.. we'll have to see what happens.
ElzarTheBam
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Some of you guys are missing an audience with overdoziz.
Fascinating stuff, really.
Edit: SMH Robbert, shit just got real.
Fascinating stuff, really.
Edit: SMH Robbert, shit just got real.
TS x Massacre
Member
They didn't. And per the last podcast before this one.. Bubble Shield is NOT in the game. So I think all the AA's will be more offensive which'll be nice.
Best thing is that you have to unlock Rock and Paper first.
Poker Face
Member
im curious to know what we're going to start out with for weapons. Halo's sandbox isn't that big (although weapon additions are being made in Halo 4) I feel like people are always going to have either BR/DMR and Plasma Pistol if those are a possible combination.
Still wish they would tell us if 1-50 exists or not.
Still wish they would tell us if 1-50 exists or not.
wont lie, I laughed
TS x Massacre
Member
You're not alone man.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Why? So I can get to level 43 in about 5 playlists and bottom out?
/feelsbadman.
Shake Appeal
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I still feel conflicted about a lot of what I'm hearing, but I'd be happy to be wrong. Also, after years of playing videogames and dealing with Halo hype/release cycles, I'm pretty sure I won't actually know how I feel about anything until a few weeks of play have elapsed.
I'm going to go ahead and assume that the slowdown from being shot doesn't take you below base movement speed? Because that would be truly horrible.
I'm going to go ahead and assume that the slowdown from being shot doesn't take you below base movement speed? Because that would be truly horrible.
I am curious what they'll do for pre orders this time around, and what they want to put into the Legendary Edition.
I hope they skip the statuettes, and just pile on the in game content. Also, posters. WTF happened to bad ass videogame posters? I want Chief looking like the baddest mother in the universe on a poster damn it. Toss in a t-shirt with that new 343 symbol as well.
Only slows you down when you're sprinting. Probably just a bit, maybe to base speed; they weren't that specific.
I'll take an MC statue myself.
TS x Massacre
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Doubt it, it'll probably take you to somewhere slightly faster than base movement since you're still using sprint.
HiredN00bs
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I can confirm that 1-50 definitely exists in the sets of integers, real numbers, and rational numbers.
They did confirm Warrant Officer Grade 3 will not be making a return. Sorry to break the bad news, I know how much you admire the older rank progressions.
You keep your statue, just give me a t-shirt, a poster, and a shit ton of in game goodies.
I want this as well, I don't care about statuettes either, posters and shirts on the other hand yes please
bobs...onGaf
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Frankies alt?
Zeouterlimits
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*listens to instant respawn talk*
It's not what I want. I'm sure there's merit there, but that pace is not what I come to Halo for.
It's not what I want. I'm sure there's merit there, but that pace is not what I come to Halo for.
This is all that's needed.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Eh, I wouldn't hang a poster. Not sure what I want. I still love the "cat helmet" some maybe something from the actual game. Fake plasma nades? A full scale Battle Rifle replica?
I don't come to play Halo to sit and watch a countdown timer either though. Having a timer on objective makes sense, but not slayer.
I don't come to play Halo to sit and watch a countdown timer either though. Having a timer on objective makes sense, but not slayer.
TS x Massacre
Member
To combat Insta-Respawn.. Shield recharge needs to be like twice as fast as Reach.
Recoil on BR is terrible. Is there no recoil on AR? If so: AWFUL. Hopefully Slight of Spartan Pro or some other perk will help control the recoil. A lot of interesting stuff in the summaries I'm reading though.
Random weapon spawns is still terribad. The game will point out when weapons will drop? Why not just include a soft helmet and a giant inflatable padded room with the Prestige edition of Halo 4 so people don't hurt themselves opening the case if you're really afraid of alienating retards.
Random weapon spawns is still terribad. The game will point out when weapons will drop? Why not just include a soft helmet and a giant inflatable padded room with the Prestige edition of Halo 4 so people don't hurt themselves opening the case if you're really afraid of alienating retards.
How many times do I have to prestige to get those?
I want something of the quality of Halsey's diary again, that was absolutely brilliant.
HiredN00bs
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Knowing where weapons spawn and the timing on which they spawn isn't really a skill, just nerd knowledge. I prefer a straight fight to all this sneaking around.
"We want you to feel like a super soldier, with the way he moves, sprints, etc."
Ok, so why is this super soldier being effected by recoil on a battle rifle?