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Halo |OT8| A Salt on the Control Room
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Hydranockz
Member
The only time I dropped a flag in Halo was so I could pick it up again.... literally not even a second later. Giving flag carriers faster movement and a waypoint is better than "FLAG DROPPED" "FLAG STOLEN" plus the flag's waypoint popping on and off the HUD.
The only thing it does away with is the style of play where you hold the flag and run very slowly around the map. Was that common in MLG? Honest question.
The only thing it does away with is the style of play where you hold the flag and run very slowly around the map. Was that common in MLG? Honest question.
bobs...onGaf
Member
Im not salty, I am very proud of 343, so far they have been very consistent with the decisions they have been making.
Consistently crappy.
You have never dropped the flag to fight someone standing in your way of the flag cap?
Rickenslacker
Banned
I prefer the CE style of touch returns and no reduced movement speed personally. Only reason flag juggling exists in the first place is to circumvent that (unnecessary imo) speed reduction.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
So, I do have to ask, why do the screenshots looks so rough? Like the map looks beatifal, but its textures seem to be really low res, and the draw distance looks funny in the shots.. The footage looks great though.
Is it me or are the medals not as cool looking as the "UNSC weapons vid".. I swear they had more pop there.
Cool stuff, thanks.
Can't wait!
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Hm, I wanna see that in action.
Is it me or are the medals not as cool looking as the "UNSC weapons vid".. I swear they had more pop there.
Cool stuff, thanks.
Can't wait!
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Hm, I wanna see that in action.
Yeah, but it seems like they've done a good job of creating a fun experience for both infantry and vehicles with the inner/outer caves and spaces below the bridges giving safe foot routes with the vehicle tracks staying fairly level. It's the same map design philosophy that made Containment so good for both styles of play. I'll take map clutter over Warthogs doing barrel rolls across the map on Standoff or Hemorrhage any day. Hopefully the H4 Hog is very bottom heavy like early Warthogs were so that they don't tip so easily.
Poker Face
Member
so 343 has yet to officially reveal the map on waypoint. still hoping for a bts of some kind to explain this shit
The biggest thing this when both flags are out and you're in that "stand off" scenario.
That's why I'm worried about the waypoints.
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
I'm seen as defending some Juniors sometimes so I'm not part of that "shallow allegiance" you speak of, but not only was Shake Appeal's comment funny.. the point was true.
Use that excuse more wisely :]
lmfao nice
It happened on occasion. It really depended on the map you where playing on at the time, if your team was alive or not, and where the enemy team is on the map.
Hydranockz
Member
Whats in my other hand now? A pistol to fight someone standing in my way.
(For the record, I always lost because they always got a shot or two into me before I could see them and retaliate.)
Yeah that's definitely a good point.
Can't wait to hear how 343 spins it.
Hydranockz
Member
Edit: I should not have assumed someone else would have posted in the last 2 minutes 
My bad
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bobs...onGaf
Member
There was nothing better than dropping the flag, taking out a guy, then picking it back up and capping it when none of your team could help you.
Pistol in Halo 4 looks awful, if it looked good I would be fine with it.
Let's say you're carrying rockets. Which would you rather kill someone quickly with: a pistol or rocket?
Here's a prime example in Reach where I counter all of your points.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrTmQjpoyGc&feature=plcp
Hydranockz
Member
If the pistol plays fine, regardless of how it looks, I'll be fine with it.
bobs...onGaf
Member
I wasn't talking about visually, Pistol in H4 looked like it bloomed all over the place.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Exactly.Let's say you're carrying rockets. Which would you rather kill someone quickly with: a pistol or rocket?
Here's a prime example in Reach where I counter all of your points.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrTmQjpoyGc&feature=plcp
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I think it takes a good 5 seconds for shields to recharge. I think that's Halo CE level. Faster then Reach, at least.
Vire
Member
Agreed, one of the most satisfying things to do in CTF.
I'm kinda dumbfounded by the decision to be honest. I just can't come up in my mind a good reason why.
Gunnerdude
Neo Member
I dont care about the look or the bloom, as long as it hits like the CE pistol. If it doesn't you have zero chance agains a BR or DMR outside of an extremely close range.
Might as well just stand still while they gun you down from a far.
So you are saying there is a chance I can go pro as a flag runner???? I mean... we would lose every Team Slayer game... but I'd run that flag like a champ!
Might as well just stand still while they gun you down from a far.
So you are saying there is a chance I can go pro as a flag runner???? I mean... we would lose every Team Slayer game... but I'd run that flag like a champ!
Syracuse022
Member
Exile looks great. I agree with the complaints about not being able to drop the flag and the pea shooter pistol.
It's not fun for the kiddies if they're not shooting something all the time.
Rickenslacker
Banned
I wonder what perks there are to specifically benefit flag running.
If things pan out like that, yeah.
Unlimited sprint mod, shield recharge mod, Camo AA for getting to the flag.
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xxjuicesxx
Member
Hey this is offtopic but does anyone know the easiest way to burn an .avi file I have to a DVD so it can be played in a DVD player?
I haven't done it in forever and can't really remember how.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
Also: That cannot drop flag thing will be changed, right?
I haven't done it in forever and can't really remember how.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
Also: That cannot drop flag thing will be changed, right?
Shake Appeal
Member
Bro, if this was Halo 4 you would have just robbed yourself of a Flag Joust medal and who knows precious cyber-points that would have gone toward your next totally-not-skill-based e-level. Never gonna unlock wallhack vision at this rate.Here's a prime example in Reach where I counter all of your points.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrTmQjpoyGc&feature=plcp
Hydranockz
Member
Yeah, I got that impression too. Maybe Pathfinder will let them run faster with the flag?
I think the shift is that the flag carrier shouldn't be a one man army. If you have Rockets, your job should be to cover the flag carrier.
Then again, where is the Ordnance this time around? If they are showcasing this radical change, perhaps we can revert back to a more 'classic' mode.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Halo.jpg
Yea man, potentially wild stuff. Deep.
However, flag juggling will always have a place in my heart. Not much as satisfying as hitting all the jumps and running a flag perfectly across a map.
Speaking of camo, any solid details on it? I saw that guy tweeted it's similar to Reach but there's gotta be some differences.
Portugeezer
Member
On a side note I like that 343 likes CTF so much, DOES THIS MEAN I CAN PICK MY FUCKING GAMETYPE?
BELIEVE!!!!
7 year old console, even older hardware.
Shiiiit, Uncharted on PS3 is considered one of the best looking games and the AF is also shit on that, when all you can do is look at a video and not play it I guess these things stand out more.
BELIEVE!!!!
For everything else looking so immaculately detailed, the ground sure looks like ass:
Looks very odd. Hoping this will be fixed before launch.
7 year old console, even older hardware.
Shiiiit, Uncharted on PS3 is considered one of the best looking games and the AF is also shit on that, when all you can do is look at a video and not play it I guess these things stand out more.
minasodaboy
Member
ch-ch-ch-chaaa-nges.
it'll be interesting to hear what 343's thought process behind this was. i'm not really sure what i think of it without playing a lot games. this seems like something that could work awesome competitively and horrible in matchmaking or vice-versa. i'm stumped.
patience. your day will come.
02-06-2009 - 08-31-2012. 300 posts. the river moves slowly.
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
VivaciousJazzy
Member
This flag news disgusts me.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah, I noticed that, too. Looks great.
I gotta admit, it'll be fun to play around with new strategies. I'm just going to miss the old strategies.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
New map looks great. I have yet to play but the others have.
Exactly. But flag juggling man. FLAG JUGGLING!
Someone make a Flag Juggling RIP sign. Make it a picture of a guy jumping from plat to green on the pit
Ha ha ha so true, its funny but sad at the same time.
bobs...onGaf
Member
The funny thing is if it wasnt for the stupid not being able to drop the flag thing... im sure it would be the stupid "you are holding the flag moron" text that would be getting hate.
This marketing is so good.
This marketing is so good.
No, there wont. There will be good players and bad players, like there have always been.
lol I'm talking about roles amongst the good players.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I just don't...understand the change
How does this improve Halo
How does this improve Halo
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