Halo: Reach Beta Thread

Team Vernia said:
Jetpack is pretty badass though. BTW, the new matchmaking is awesome. I selected "Chatty" and every player had a headset. Totally awesome. Hopefully Party Chat doesn't kill this game too.
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It's faster than Halo 3's matchmaking right?
 
LQX said:
Sword Base is possibly the blandest map ever made. The architecture and everything about it is just boring. They have to had made that in a day on a lunch break.

Good to see this is not as jaggy(it has like a fuzz filter thing going which covers it I think) as Halo 3 though the graphics don't seem like it has that much improved.

Overall I like but I see some saying it it doesn't feel like Halo....yeah stop lying. I thought they would take more liberties but they hardly strayed from the formula. Running and the everybody gets some sort of shield just seem like common sense and works. And I predict jet packs will be the next big thing in MP games, awesome addition.
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Amen on Sword Base. That map is complete failure in every way possible. If this is a sign of things to come for other maps, consider me worried. Maybe they'll just remake a bunch of classics instead. I think I'd rather that than more Sword Bases.

striKeVillain! said:
It's faster than Halo 3's matchmaking right?
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My games started in no time at all. Faster than Halo 3 at this point, but who knows what'll happen down the road.
 
Lunchbox said:
k , got one

with expert zone, USE HOTMAIL

my previous live id was yahoo. so the sign up went through but the email with the code didnt work. just made one with hotmail. got it instantly


ill try to get some more for you guys while mine is downloading
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If you get an extra may I please have it?
 
I would love to hear some impressions about the graphics honestly.
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This is probably just my set up (Using a 1280x1024 monitor, sitting really close) but this game is one of the ugliest messes I've ever seen. Everything is incredibly fuzzy. Even the menus. Especially the menus. It also runs in fullscreen, which on it's own is not especially great, but the HUD is just weird looking for it. I assume these are just specific issues with the beta not supporting the full range of displays though. I hope. Gonna swap monitors in a bit to see if it's better looking.
 
Ok, looks like Halo but doesn't really play like Halo.

Sound is a massive improvement though and I love the DMR. AR still sucks.
 
Toddler said:
Anyone got banned for using the EZ exploit yet?
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All good here so far, but I didn't use an expertzone account linked to my gamertag email address. I think it'll be fine.

WJD said:
Ok, looks like Halo but doesn't really play like Halo.

Sound is a massive improvement though and I love the DMR. AR still sucks.
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Totally feels like Halo to me. Maybe the pace and weight of the game isn't exactly the same, but I never feel like I'm not playing a Halo game. Then again I put a lot of time into the first one, and not quite so much in the sequels beyond the single-player campaigns. I miss Halo CE lan parties so much. Those were the days.
 
Quite an awesome game, Armor Abilities make all the difference. They are all really useful (even camo), and at this point no-one is really exploiting them yet.

Focus Rifle has too much ammo.
I like the Pistol more then the DMR at this point.
Assassinations are flakey and look like garbage on my connection. None of them have been smooth.
Sprint + Hammer is fantastic.
The bump in splash damage on the hammer makes it a worthy weapon.
Every weapon really does have a use, I understand now.
Can't decide if I like the needlerifle more then DMR.
Covie Slayer is hard.
AR feels nerfed! Or at least the other weapons worked better.
 
Team Vernia said:
All good here so far, but I didn't use an expertzone account linked to my gamertag email address. I think it'll be fine.
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I'm pretty sure if they do drop the hammer, they won't be going by e-mails.
 
-Why isn't there any penalty for quitting? I've had a lot of games ruined because people keep quitting. :(
-Grenade damage is a tad too much for my liking.
-The reticules need to have thicker lines. It's hard to see 'em.
 
If motion blur is really bothering people, I hope Bungie allows the option to disable in the final game, rather than take it out completely. I for one love motion blur, and hate to see it removed.
 
SimpleDesign said:
Sword Base doesn't look too pretty either, aliasing is bad.

And the AR is a beast.
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WJD said:
Ok, looks like Halo but doesn't really play like Halo.

Sound is a massive improvement though and I love the DMR. AR still sucks.
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I think AR is just about right then. I think the difference between these two impressions is how well other people used the pistol.

Also, pistol no longer makes we hate AR starts. I especially now melee lunge is almost completely gone.
 
motion blur and overall image quality is terrible.

the MB while reloading or meleeing just looks like ghosting and the lack of AA really hurts. as an added offense to IQ there is now screen tearing.

ugh that first trailer and all its touch upped glory compared to what is on display in this beta is a joke.
 
skyfinch said:
If motion blur is really bothering people, I hope Bungie allows the option to disable in the final game, rather than take it out completely. I for one love motion blur, and hate to see it removed.
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You haven't seen Bungie's implementation yet.
 
So my first game online was total shit, 1 flag ctf on sword base, team mate quits after first round and the blue team just beasts us instead because they are a flag ahead, annoying shit.

And just when you think its over we have to play 4 rounds! too many, pissed me off because there was not much I could do, but I stayed until the end.

I know its a beta but what a turn off, and I can't believe people are quitting out of losing games lol, its beta and it's still in F&F time yet people will quit at a sniff of a loss, upsetting.

Controls are nice but I need time to adept, I pressed B to melee instead of RB a few times.
 
Diablohead said:
So my first game online was total shit, 1 flag ctf on sword base, team mate quits after first round and the blue team just beasts us instead because they are a flag ahead, annoying shit.

And just when you think its over we have to play 4 rounds! too many, pissed me off because there was not much I could do, but I stayed until the end.

I know its a beta but what a turn off, and I can't believe people are quitting out of losing games lol, its beta and it's still in F&F time yet people will quit at a sniff of a loss, upsetting.

Controls are nice but I need time to adept, I pressed B to melee instead of RB a few times.
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Try playing Recon controls (Halo 3 control scheme)

Only thing that weirded me out was holding LB for the armor abilities.
 
Diablohead said:
So my first game online was total shit, 1 flag ctf on sword base, team mate quits after first round and the blue team just beasts us instead because they are a flag ahead, annoying shit.

And just when you think its over we have to play 4 rounds! too many, pissed me off because there was not much I could do, but I stayed until the end.

I know its a beta but what a turn off, and I can't believe people are quitting out of losing games lol, its beta and it's still in F&F time yet people will quit at a sniff of a loss, upsetting.

Controls are nice but I need time to adept, I pressed B to melee instead of RB a few times.
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Yeah... the melee thing keeps getting me killed too. I screamed at my TV a few times wondering why the hell it wouldn't work.
 
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As if the motion blur wasn't making me dizzy enough.. c'mon man!
 
Son of Godzilla said:
This is probably just my set up (Using a 1280x1024 monitor, sitting really close) but this game is one of the ugliest messes I've ever seen. Everything is incredibly fuzzy. Even the menus. Especially the menus. It also runs in fullscreen, which on it's own is not especially great, but the HUD is just weird looking for it. I assume these are just specific issues with the beta not supporting the full range of displays though. I hope. Gonna swap monitors in a bit to see if it's better looking.
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i sadly have to agree with you. the picture quality on my setting (42" lcd) is a nightmare. the aliasing is worse then in h3, the strange blur filter doesnt help and everything just feels not sharp/hd. like you said, even the menus have aliasing.
even halo 3 has a better picture quality (played it for the last two days).

the gameplay is awesome and feels much better (i always had a problem with the "feeling" of h3).
 
Well, this has been an interesting hour or so. Probably will have to head out to a store to buy new video cables since my Xbox's audio isn't outputting anymore.
 
Diablohead said:
So my first game online was total shit, 1 flag ctf on sword base, team mate quits after first round and the blue team just beasts us instead because they are a flag ahead, annoying shit.

And just when you think its over we have to play 4 rounds! too many, pissed me off because there was not much I could do, but I stayed until the end.

I know its a beta but what a turn off, and I can't believe people are quitting out of losing games lol, its beta and it's still in F&F time yet people will quit at a sniff of a loss, upsetting.

Controls are nice but I need time to adept, I pressed B to melee instead of RB a few times.
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Wanna jump in a few games with me?
 
S1kkZ said:
i sadly have to agree with you. the picture quality on my setting (42" lcd) is a nightmare. the aliasing is worse then in h3, the strange blur filter doesnt help and everything just feels not sharp/hd. like you said, even the menus have aliasing.
even halo 3 has a better picture quality (played it for the last two days).

the gameplay is awesome and feels much better (i always had a problem with the "feeling" of h3).
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i haven't played halo 3 in a while but i don't remember odst looking as bad as reach does.
 
-Covie slayer is amazing
-Reticule bloom is confusing. It's hard to tell what's going on when your pounding shits into someones face. you dont know if youre hitting or not
 
Changed to Bumper Jumper and had a much better game.

Only massive complaint so far is the new melée system. I shouldn't have to need to take down someones shields.
 
Thermite said:
Rendered. ;)

Edit: Well, rendering..
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Thanks a lot man, its not the best footage ever simply because im just getting used to it, but I was playing with some Gaffers and the guy in the white armour was trash talking, so glad I killed him like 3 times. :lol

Also GG Sai Kun, I stupidly backed out of the game when I tried to change my Spartan armour but was fun playing with you!

Im going to avoid asking for too many renders, just wanted my first few kills and so thanks a lot man!


WOW, Seems like the Reach render to video glitched, Bungie you lost the sniper scope!!!
 
I'm so paranoid about having used my accounts email for the ExpertZone :[

Going to change my account email and disable the old one. Save me :[
 
WickedLaharl said:
i haven't played halo 3 in a while but i don't remember odst looking as bad as reach does.
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the character models, weapons, animations and effects look MUCH better in reach. it also runs a bit smoother than the h3 multiplayer. but the picture quality is a huge step down.
h3 looks sharper and better (just the picture quality) on my setting.
 
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