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[Reagan's BR]

And for the record, I talked to Frank and, Hypertrooper, you're getting a hoodie.

That is really awesome of you all.

cost and demographic - unfortunate thing about special edition consoles.

That really screwed me over when I bought both the Reach Console and Legendary Edition but I completely understand why it is the way it is.

I really wish I could trade that Reach console for this one but I can't spend that much on one game again. I'll pick up the controllers instead. I really hope that the console doesn't have any dlc that the LE/controllers don't have.

Flag pistol is about feeling a shade less helpless. In reality it won't be a good idea to engage, even in a team situation but you'll feel more empowered for the run.

Flag running confirmed.

 

[kylej]

4mal streaming

http://www.twitch.tv/formal

 

[CyReN]

Does that mean juggling is in?

I have no idea.

 

[Vire]

Does that mean juggling is in?

I'd imagine you would use LT now since it's in the left hand?

Questions for 343

1. Is there a specific reason why they turn into fairy dust after being assassinated? Isn't the multiplayer supposed to fit into the story canon? Doesn't really make a lot of sense.

2. Was the Oddball assasination on a new map or was that just Adrift?

3. Flag Juggling still in?

 

[Garrett 2U]

2. Was the Oddball assasination on a new map or was that just Adrift?

That was outside on Adrift

 

[Vire]

That was outside on Adrift

It looked different though. Maybe it was a different build or the camera playing tricks.

 

[Stinkles]

I'd imagine you would use LT now since it's in the left hand?

Questions for 343

1. Is there a specific reason why they turn into fairy dust after being assassinated? Isn't the multiplayer supposed to fit into the story canon? Doesn't really make a lot of sense.

2. Was the Oddball assasination on a new map or was that just Adrift?

3. Flag Juggling still in?

1. Looks cool and the combat simulation, having witnessed Promethean weaponry, AI appears to agree.
2. I literally don't remember will go look again. Probably revised Adrift skybox.
3. Ball throwing IS in. flag behavior still being fine tuned.

 

[Vire]

1. Looks cool and the combat simulation, having witnessed Promethean weaponry, AI appears to agree.
2. I literally don't remember will go look again. Probably revised Adrift skybox.
3. Ball throwing IS in. flag behavior still being fine tuned.

Thanks for the speedy reply!

Love the ball throwing, looks like a neat addition.

Spoiler

That story reason is quite the stretch aye? :lol

 

[Plywood]

*Plays BTB, gets shitty Heavies on shitty map (Razu or something)*
*Plays BTB one more time and gets Hemo, teammates don't know what they're doing/get dominated by vehicles*

*plays Anni. FFA, gets a map that emphasizes verticality(High Noon) with a 3 shot bloom pistol and open area on the floor spawns*

Finally I play Boardwalk Snipers and two enemy players quit out despite being in the lead by 7. So two of my teammates decide to drop out as well. Now it's 2v2 Snipes on Boardwalk.

HEYLO REACH

 

[Tawpgun]

3. Ball throwing IS in. flag behavior still being fine tuned.

So you can't say for certain if the tuning is going more in a direction of a flag made out of the material of Thor's Hammer or an actual flag pole like in Halo 2?

.

HEYLO REACH

Welcome to Reach

 

[Akai__]

1. Looks cool and the combat simulation, having witnessed Promethean weaponry, AI appears to agree.
2. I literally don't remember will go look again. Probably revised Adrift skybox.
3. Ball throwing IS in. flag behavior still being fine tuned.

Can you throw the ball to people which are in gunfight? Do they have to accept it or can you just randomly throw it to anyone?

 

[DopeyFish]

I'm still crossing my digits hoping for flag contesting

I want to feel adrenaline while playing CTF again

 

[NobleGundam]

I'd like to know why assassination animations were replaced with a "Fighting mode" scenerio in campaign, can 343 assist? or will later reveal that in another time.

 

[Stinkles]

Can you throw the ball to people which are in gunfight? Do they have to accept it or can you just randomly throw it to anyone?

They have to catch-grab.

It could go badly wrong for you.

 

[Vire]

They have to catch-grab.

Sounds awesome.

It looks like the Skull has been replaced also, with a glowing orb?

 

[ElzarTheBam]

They have to catch-grab.

It could go badly wrong for you.

Is that through a timed used of the melee button?

 

[Akai__]

They have to catch-grab.

It could go badly wrong for you.

Sounds good, thanks for answering.

 

[Stinkles]

I'd like to know why assassination animations were replaced with a "Fighting mode" scenerio in campaign, can 343 assist? or will later reveal that in another time.

They are just assassinations. There are a couple of interactive cutscenes - punching elite down elevator shaft, but even those play out as melees.

 

[Gray Man]

They have to catch-grab.

It could go badly wrong for you.

So is anyone ready for Space Jam: Halo 4 edition?

 

[Vire]

So is anyone ready for Space Jam: Halo 4 edition?

Holy fuck yes! Think of the new gametypes and for existing ones (Griffball?)

Low grav + This = hahaha

Basketball here we come.

 

[Gabotron ES]

Bomb throwing = Grifball of the forever.

SHIP IT

 

[NobleGundam]

They are just assassinations. There are a couple of interactive cutscenes - punching elite down elevator shaft, but even those play out as melees.

Thank you Frankie woop! :3

 

[wwm0nkey]

So is anyone ready for Space Jam: Halo 4 edition?

Already suggested the medal to frankie.

 

[Tawpgun]

I wonder if in Forge/customs you can assign a property to an objective allowing you to throw it.

If so, Basketball with bombs is going to be sick.'

The implications for grifball are amazing.

 

[DopeyFish]

Holy fuck yes! Think of the new gametypes and for existing ones (Griffball?)

Low grav + This = hahaha

Basketball here we come.

Dodgeball man, dodgeball

 

[Ryaaan14]

Is pistol/flag default for flag games? I am going to be depressed if so. Kinda ruins the whole risk/reward of pulling the flag. I imagine highly skilled players going in for the flag while the rest of their team plays Slayer, and the flag carrier will just wreck everyone else as well.

 

[TheOddOne]

I wonder if in Forge/customs you can assign a property to an objective allowing you to throw it.

If so, Basketball with bombs is going to be sick.'

The implications for grifball are amazing.

Mind. Blown.

 

[Hypertrooper]

I cannot accept the hoodie with nothing in return. A candy package like I sent to GhaleonEB a year ago should be appropriate. Or more candy? Candy overload?

 

[Tawpgun]

343 fucks me over with this random power weapon garbage only to bring me back with this.

She's a cruel mistress.

 

[Aggrotek]

They love to nerf that weapon.

H3 Beta Carbine =(

NOOOOOOOO

Yup. The emp field stays for a few seconds. The radius is similar to that of a plasma grenade explosion.

• CTF: Knock player down, stab flag through head
• Oddball: Uppercut with ball
• Player disintegrates midair afterwards with these.

I just witnessed one player toss the oddball to another and the get an oddball specific assassination.

You can use the pistol while carrying the flag now in ctf.

Holy shit.

 

[Tashi]

They are just assassinations. There are a couple of interactive cutscenes - punching elite down elevator shaft, but even those play out as melees.

So basically QTE? Wow so lazy

Lol

Yo for real though, flag juggling needs to be in. It's self balancing. Hold flag to walk slow and not be seen or juggle to go faster but you give away your location. Done and done. Ship it

 

[TheOddOne]

Firefly 10th Anniversary Panel

NERD CHILLS.

 

[Enfinit]

Thanks for quitting out on me Xenolock. I expected better of you.

 

[Plywood]

Thanks for quitting out on me Xenolock. I expected better of you.

I did not know the Reach population has gotten so small that all I get matched up with are other HaloGAF players.

 

[kylej]

I did not know the Reach population has gotten so small that all I get matched up with are other HaloGAF players.

get back online ya smelly nerd me and Over need people to dump with

 

[Hydranockz]

Any YouTube mirrors of the assassination stuff?

nvm

I believe in THC.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

Any YouTube mirrors of the assassination stuff?

Here chum(p).

 

[Mister Negative]

I cannot accept the hoodie with nothing in return. A candy package like I sent to GhaleonEB a year ago should be appropriate. Or more candy? Candy overload?

Just not Kinder Eggs, or you'll find yourself in a warehouse somewhere in the southwestern US being questioned.

 

[Plywood]

get back online ya smelly nerd me and Over need people to dump with

I'll have you know I smell wonderful.

 

[FyreWulff]

So wait, are people talking about throwing or is there like actual baseball-style throwing of the Oddball now?

 

[Hypertrooper]

Just not Kinder Eggs, or you'll find yourself in a warehouse somewhere in the southwestern US being questioned.

They will get quality stuff. Not cheap stuff. Something tasty.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Since the GAF guys won't be at SDCC tomorrow I just wanted to give a huge thanks to Mastrbiggy, Domino and Voltron you guys are seriously awesome!


Also if anyone else from 343 reads this you are awesome too!
(Jessica gets extra points though for being a ChromeHounds fan)

 

[Vire]

So wait, are people talking about throwing or is there like actual baseball-style throwing of the Oddball now?

Actual throwing of the ball now. Watch the video!

 

[Gabotron ES]

Holy shit at the oddball assasination!

 

[kylej]

2 PEOPLE NEEDED FOR UNLIMITED SLAYER

jelyk

 

[Hydranockz]

I was not expecting that. That was crazy awesome.

 

[Aggrotek]

Hype levels are rising...

 

[Stinkles]

Actual throwing of the ball now. Watch the video!

More like short lobs. But yes.

 

[Vire]

More like short lobs. But yes.

Yeah yeah, you get the point.

Do you hit melee to initiate the lob?

Also for Batman fans: Olly Moss just made this new print up for $40, July 18th from Mondo Posters. (Awesome use of figure-ground with the Batman symbol)

 

[Mister Negative]

More like short lobs. But yes.

How's it accomplished? Pressing the shoot button (aka the back button for us bumper jumper users)?