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Halo |OT4| Trust's a Tough Thing to Come by These Days
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Mister Negative
Member
Then MLG would need access to the game early. It would also need playtesters. More than just pros.
It's kind of a nightmare for all involved. MLG gametypes don't grow on trees.
Lol damn.
ElzarTheBam
Member
For those saying "MLG do this, MLG do that". You are preaching to people that left gametesting to THC now, they've moved on from Halo.
I still don't understand how a beta didn't happen.
"Hey guys, this game's looking completely different than other Halos. We should probably do a beta to gauge fan reactions before we ship this"
"Nah, we're good"
"You're sure? This is a pretty important decision"
"You're going to have to trust me on this one."
Mister Negative
Member
So who's going to found the National Gaming Association?
Poker Face
Member
Yea. Halo 4 is more of a logical evolution to Reach, not Halo 3.
Sad, but true. Who knows, it doesn't have to be a bad thing. Maybe a faster paced, customization oriented Halo could be fun.
I'm serious. Trying to be optimistic.
HigherLevel
Member
I like classic Halo as much as anyone, but this game could still be awesome even though it's a lot different.
Hydranockz
Member
'MLG' is ust the term for the super competitive side of Halo. The company moved on, but the players haven't. Call it THC playlist, either way.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
You know, I wonder if people would be more accepting of all this stuff if CoD didn't do it first.. The game will still play like Halo, and as long as there isn't anything that gives you more shields or bullet damage I think I will enjoy this stuff. Seems like a logical progression of both equipment and AAs.
Yeah, you're telling me. Wow.
Im kinda hyped.
Yeah, you're telling me. Wow.
Im kinda hyped.
I rather not have it called THC.
I just want it to be competitive settings by people that care and listen to the community, we can't have it down to 1-2 people determining a playlist. That's my 2 cents on it.
bobs...onGaf
Member
Seriously?
MLG stripping away all the fluff is my big hope with this game, with the movement we have seen the base gameplay could be awesome if the gun mechanics are good. Would suck if these perks ruined that. In really hoping for a stripped down playlist, would be a shame If we had to rely on 343 rather than MLG for that.
If MLG is done with halo I just don't see halo 4 being the game to bring them back based on the limited info we have, roll on e3 :/
And so it should be.
Hydranockz
Member
Agreed. I meant that MLG Halo is simply more to do with those settings than the company behind it. As long as the settings are there for the community we all know is there, I'll be happy.
bobs...onGaf
Member
Lolreach
Armor lock.
Poker Face
Member
Yes and no. I think people would still be nervous of balance issues as people don't start on level playing field, but it would have been something new and exciting.
I really haven't see anything in Halo 4 that made me go "wow," besides the graphics, but in all honesty I would take Halo 2 gameplay over pretty graphics. Hopefully I'll see something good at E3
why?
Steelyuhas
Member
You could not have said anything more terrifying.
Is there a chance that the MLG playlist gets updated with settings from this testing, or is it basically being done just in case MLG wants to pick up Reach again in the summer or fall?
Also, this environment looks pretty awesome.
Rickenslacker
Banned
But 4 is a mainline sequel, not a spinoff sequel.
ElRenoRaven
Member
You could not have said anything more terrifying.
Is there a chance that the MLG playlist gets updated with settings from this testing, or is it basically being done just in case MLG wants to pick up Reach again in the summer or fall?
Yes he could. He could say one word.
ARMORLOCK
True, no matter what, Halo 4 is going to be very impressive graphically.
b r a v o
Regen was fucking terrible. One of the worst things they've ever added to the series, ever.You could not have said anything more terrifying.
Curious to what these unknown ones will be. Of course we all have ideas and theories, but I hope either during or after the E3 event they release a vidoc relating to the mods and new AA's.
What gun is that by the way?
Oddly enough I am hyped more than ever to try it out (to see if all this will actually work as a competitive multiplayer game). I think it's because it's gotten to the point that it's so different than the original games that now we finally have to accept it.
Remains to be seen whether dozens of different "rock paper scissors" matches going on at one moment from the perks to the AA's will make a great game or will ruin it..
Remains to be seen whether dozens of different "rock paper scissors" matches going on at one moment from the perks to the AA's will make a great game or will ruin it..
But 4 is a mainline sequel, not a spinoff sequel.
Reach is just as much a full-experience "flagship" title as Halo 1, 2 and 3. I consider the gameplay additions in Reach to have positively influenced my enjoyment of the game and I think the series needed those changes. To simply ignore Reach and base the progression of the gameplay from Halo 3 would be (IMO) a needless step backwards.
Tha Robbertster
Member
The turret thing and shield regen sound terrible. Hope E3 will shed some light on those.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
^AutoTurrets a little worrying, but regen is nothing new. I imagine its like the drop shield in Halo Reach minus the shield part.
Im gonna guess the Storm Rifle.
Also, is that a Target Locator in the other picture?
Im gonna guess the Storm Rifle.
Also, is that a Target Locator in the other picture?
Oh man, just imagine enemy teams making a phalanx with Spartan shields
Or regenerative bubble shield things combined with hardlight shields
bobs...onGaf
Member
Regen field? I find it comedic how they seem to be managing to bring back the worst equipment from halo 3
Hydranockz
Member
Ahahahahaha oh you.
Steelyuhas
Member
My guess as well.
RebornYeti
Member
Poker Face
Member
I just realized how often people are going to be have full teams of hardlight shields, and just run around the map...
fuck
Tha Robbertster
Member
But there is no health meter in Halo 4, so it'll probably regenerate shields, which sounds broken as an AA IMO.
That depends on MLG, since the game isn't on the circuit then the settings are at a standstill. Since Killa KC runs it and is paid to do games on the circuit it won't continue. This isn't a knock on him btw, it makes sense. So with that APK (a pretty known Forger) contacted him to see if we could do testing if it does come back for MLG Raleigh so it isn't a scramble to find settings like they did with Columbus.
A bunch of us are going to be working on settings at the launch of Halo 4 to get something the community likes for competitive players, we don't want to become MLG v2/we aren't doing tourneys, we just want whats best at heart for our respective community with passion, care, and feedback as a whole.
Ah man. I don't really know what to say. I'll till be getting the game of course, campaign has always been the main draw for me in Halo, and I doubt they will disappoint in that area. Multiplayer wise, I think we have seen the last of Halo, as we know it.
The main issue have right now is the modifications, 2 primary weapons? Are they serious?
My friend and I were joking around about getting killstreaks and obtaining a MAC cannon, lo and behold it becomes reality (except the killstreak). I know its not a MAC cannon, but same idea lol.
The main issue have right now is the modifications, 2 primary weapons? Are they serious?
My friend and I were joking around about getting killstreaks and obtaining a MAC cannon, lo and behold it becomes reality (except the killstreak). I know its not a MAC cannon, but same idea lol.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
None of this stuff pisses me off TBH. The only thing that does is the fact that map spawning weapons are going to be virtually gone, it just doesn't seem right not to have sub-power weapons spread across the map. Im fine with power weapons being dropped in, but I wish things like DMRs, Needlers, shotguns would have fixed spawns.
Regen wasn't awful in Halo 3, at least IMO. I imagine it should work something like that, though it will be interesting to see how it will play out with non limited use.
Regen wasn't awful in Halo 3, at least IMO. I imagine it should work something like that, though it will be interesting to see how it will play out with non limited use.