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[Ramirez]

How many different helmets are unlockable in the beta? I hope the Security helmet is in.

Just 3...and no it isn't in the beta.

The only AA I hate is Jetpack, I feel it adds nothing to the game other than a way for people to be cheap. Some guy on Swordbase jetpacked up to the highest ledge with the Plasma Launcher in one game I played today, that was fun.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Press guide button on second controller, and sign in as Guest. Be prepared for MUCH MORE JAGGIES.

Not sure how to sign in as a guest. Every time she chooses a temporary profile, it takes us offline. I'll tinker with it some more. :\

 

[Ramirez]

I like it besides the Hammer. I'm glad there's no radar. The radar tells people exactly where the fuck you are now. Like, exactly.

I dunno man, I spawned like 3-4 times in that game and was assassinated *immediately*, pretty frustrating.

 

[dslgunstar]

Slayer Pro or w/e for FFA needs radar, and also needs all weapons but the DMR/BR removed. Guy was raping hard with the Hammer just now, kinda lame with no radar+hammer going around.

Agree with the radar, but taking out all of the weapons would just turn it into boring, repetitive DMR duels. Keep all the weapons in there, balance the ones that need balancing, add radar and we're good.

DMR/AR starts would be good too.

The only AA I hate is Jetpack, I feel it adds nothing to the game other than a way for people to be cheap. Some guy on Swordbase jetpacked up to the highest ledge with the Plasma Launcher in one game I played today, that was fun.

That's a problem with Swordbase more than the jetpack. Personally, I think the Jetpack is fine cause its noisy and slow, but if DMR and Needle Rifles were slightly mroe powerful, than it would force Jetpack users to use them more carefully. Right now, its tough to take them out before they finish their ascension.

 

[minasodaboy]

its still MAGIC that we can even play halo over the internet (which is also MAGIC) period.

Spoiler

that doesn't mean i'd like my magic to be a little more lag free now and then

 

[Ramirez]

Agree with the radar, but taking out all of the weapons would just turn it into boring, repetitive DMR duels. Keep all the weapons in there, balance the ones that need balancing, add radar and we're good.

DMR/AR starts would be good too.

I thought that was kind of the point of Slayer Pro, the other weapons should be in there for team games, but for FFA, nah, not for me.

I actually have more problems with jetpacks on Powerhouse than I do Swordbase, maybe it's because of the 1 Flag continuously on it, but it just gets tiring people raining grenades from the sky while you're trying to get the flag.

 

[kylej]

Killing Frenzy +18. STARTING TO GET THE RHYTHM LORD HAVE MERCY

 

[urk]

Not sure how to sign in as a guest. Every time she chooses a temporary profile, it takes us offline. I'll tinker with it some more. :\

You should sign in first, then when she is asked to select a gamertag with the second controller, sign in as guest. Temporary profiles are not Gold accounts. They can't play over live.

 

[Mo0]

I thought the whole point of Slayer Pro was that it was sort of a halfway point between Slayer and SWAT. Bringing the radar back would make it just regular Slayer.

 

[bobs...onGaf]

Agree with the radar, but taking out all of the weapons would just turn it into boring, repetitive DMR duels. Keep all the weapons in there, balance the ones that need balancing, add radar and we're good.

DMR/AR starts would be good too.

That's a problem with Swordbase more than the jetpack. Personally, I think the Jetpack is fine cause its noisy and slow, but if DMR and Needle Rifles were slightly mroe powerful, than it would force Jetpack users to use them more carefully. Right now, its tough to take them out before they finish their ascension.

The fun from slayer pro comes from the DMR battles. That being said I think the other precision weapons should stay, weapons like the Sniper and Needler gun would work well in it.

I personally hate no radar so I would like that back. Guess it depends on what the majority prefer.

 

[Shake Appeal]

And then you'll see exactly how many Credits you got for that kill in first person while you're playing the game.

In multiplayer as well as Campaign? That'll scratch the itch, MW-style.

 

[urk]

Killing Frenzy +18. STARTING TO GET THE RHYTHM LORD HAVE MERCY

Shit!

 

[Mo0]

In multiplayer as well as Campaign? That'll scratch the itch, MW-style.

I'm already imaginging finding a big setpiece battle and grinding credits. "Hey look guys, I have all the armor! Does that make me cool yet?"

 

[Son of Godzilla]

Holy shit XBOX Live sucks balls. I just hopped onto Halo 3 to play with one of my friends, and not only can we not create a party together, but it doesn't even let me join his game. $40 a year for shit -_-

I've got you beat.

I just renewed my gold today. Yay.

Only it auto-cancelled the second I entered it.

Check this shit out:

Worse, after spending twenty minutes on the phone with customer service, it's going to take a few days for them to fix this shit.

Luckily I've got a ton of 48s laying around.

 

[radrelic]

Getting killed by someone using sprint and double melee/gravity hammer/sword feels like getting commando knifed in MW2.

Feels cheap, bro. :-(

 

[Wiggum2007]

Whenever I feel the need to fiddle with my settings or my player customization, I always drop back to the main menu before doing so. Marty's droppin' some sweet beats yo!

 

[Mo0]

Fun as hell to do, though. "I'm the FLASH! *punch*"

 

[Diablohead]

Now I remember why I don't play grab bag, people quit because it's a gametype they dislike, unbalanced multi flag and general PITA, I hope arena is better.

I love working on my stats and it angers me that someone quits and then others follow because we were 4 v 3, i'm no k/d whore but I like to play to win, not to be at a disadvantage due to idiots.

Amazing people quit in the beta, if worst comes to worst then just kill the enemy!

Getting killed by someone using sprint and double melee/gravity hammer/sword feels like getting commando knifed in MW2.

Feels cheap, bro. :-(

Yeah that hammer with sprint is a pain, I can usually get 4 or so headshtos with the pistol before they lunge, but then lag says I only hit him twice and his shield wasn't popped. UK player FTL

 

[kylej]

Shit!

Aaaaaaaaaaaand the next game I went -11. Lord have mercy :/ I am terrible at Sword base.

 

[urk]

Aaaaaaaaaaaand the next game I went -11. Lord have mercy :/ I am terrible at Sword base.

A handful of Juggernaut and Oddball later and my k/d went down to 1.38. Still, I'm in great position to deliver only the best feedback to the team!

I see you're enjoying the Magnum. Damn, dude. Need to tell Sage to up the reticule transparency.

 

[Domino Theory]

Grr, need Arena to come out nao! I want my DMR/Pistol loadout.

 

[S1kkZ]

digital foundry beta article:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-vs-halo-reach-beta-article

i hope bungie responds to the ghosting/motion blur issue.

 

[GhaleonEB]

You should sign in first, then when she is asked to select a gamertag with the second controller, sign in as guest. Temporary profiles are not Gold accounts. They can't play over live.

Got it going. I didn't know there was a difference between a Guest and a temp profile.

She killed someone with the Needler. There was much rejoicing.

 

[urk]

Got it going. I didn't know there was a difference between a Guest and a temp profile.

She killed someone with the Needler. There was much rejoicing.

Nice.

 

[T'Zariah]

For those who are playing is the Falcon in the beta? How is it?

 

[Metalic Sand]

How are people getting the flag to the top of sword base in like 5 seconds? Really annoying

 

[Blimblim]

Here is a video of a full round of headhunter, don't expect great gameplay but it's entertaining
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_halo_reach_beta_headhunter-9273_en.html

 

[Diablohead]

I forgot to post this, first image I took a few days back when I had only a few games played, I am the one in green.

 

[Wiggum2007]

How are people getting the flag to the top of sword base in like 5 seconds? Really annoying

Center grav lift I'm guessing.

 

[Littleberu]

How are people getting the flag to the top of sword base in like 5 seconds? Really annoying

Get to the lift, and drop the flag on top. Then, with a jetpack, go up one level (you should drop a level under the flag position), and voilà.

 

[Metalic Sand]

Get to the lift, and drop the flag on top. Then, with a jetpack, go up one level (you should drop a level under the flag position), and voilà.

They are actually dropping the flag on the flag capture level is what im saying. its insane

 

[Diablohead]

How are people getting the flag to the top of sword base in like 5 seconds? Really annoying

The huge grav lift in the middle, abuse it like a stepchild.

 

[Stormtrooper30]

Hmm, not sure if I like all this talk about DMR and Pistol weakness. Also, new radar seems to take out all forms of sneakiness, if I'm getting it right.

Can't wait to play on Monday, but exams and such may delay my play time until the weekend. Also, Swordbase = Snowbound? Please God, no.

 

[LukeSmith]

Love the bolded that will be SO satisfying!

Also will being the driver of the vehicle (which gets kills) count towards that vehicle kill commendation, or will that be its own commendation? Sort of like vehicle assists?

Wheelman is a Commendation in the shipping game:
"Designated Driver" in MP

 

[Wiggum2007]

Do we have a maximum player count for MP in the final game yet? Is it still confirmed to be greater than 16?

 

[kylej]

They are actually dropping the flag on the flag capture level is what im saying. its insane

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=17643

watch and learn.

 

[bobs...onGaf]

Wheelman is a Commendation in the shipping game:
"Designated Driver" in MP

Sweet thanks for the info, this commendation system along with the ranking up and challenges will be a LOT of fun.

Hmm, not sure if I like all this talk about DMR and Pistol weakness. Also, new radar seems to take out all forms of sneakiness, if I'm getting it right.

Ive found the radar jammer aspect of it to be pretty good. When I see a enemy blip I keep an eye on it and activate Camo just for the radar jammer, he knows im about somewhere but didnt expect the jammer and cant tell which blip I am. Assassinations ensue.

 

[Wiggum2007]

FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED.

fake edit: SKULL TAKEN SKULL TAKEN SKULL TAKEN SKULL TAKEN SKULL TAKEN

In all seriousness, they need to have a system to limit the announcer's comments in situations like this, I had to mute my tv in a ctf match earlier. Also, I think "SKULL TAKEN" is a really annoying indicator considering how many skulls you may be picking up in such a short time, it should be replaced by a simple sound effect.

 

[Genesis Knight]

Changing connection preferences to 'skill' helps a ton.

 

[kylej]

FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED.

fake edit: SKULL TAKEN SKULL TAKEN SKULL TAKEN SKULL TAKEN SKULL TAKEN

You'll learn to love it. Flag dropped/flag taken becomes white noise after a while.

 

[LukeSmith]

FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED, FLAG TAKEN, FLAG DROPPED.

Fall 2010.

 

[TimeLike]

Has it already been explained why I can't view saved films without a hard drive? I have a 16 gig flash drive plugged in, but it still won't let me watch any movies!! Grrrrrrrr.........

 

[Master]

This happens all the time where I cannot play with 90% of my friends on COD MW2 or Halo (the two main games I play with friends). It says my NAT type is restricted or w/e, so I change the router settings, open ports, etc. Changes to Open. Still doesn't work.

So now I exited the beta, booted up Halo 3 to play with a friend, only to find out it doesn't work. As usual. Wouldn't be such a bitch if I didn't pay for the damn service -_-

This sounds like a strange networking problem wherever you are trying to connect from, not necessarily a problem with Xbox Live or the games you are playing. If your router has an option to put your Xbox in the DMZ, that might help as you will be opening your NAT completely for a single IP address. Just make sure it is static and that you aren't picking up that IP on a different computer.

There are a million FAQs that try to help walk people through how to make sure their networking is set up correctly but it sounds like you have been through all that. I'm thinking either:
A) The internet connection you are playing on just won't support an open NAT, regardless of what you do. Security settings that are outside of your control = bummer.
B) You may just need to change your networking hardware or firmware. This too is a bummer because it is hard to set up correctly, or costly.

I wish my post could be more helpful. Hope you figure it out man...

 

[Princess Carl]

This game hates me:lol :lol

So many ups and downs. But i can't stop playing either.

I can't believe i'm saying this but I really love the assault rifle right now.

DMR AR starts please!

 

[rac]

Plasma Launcher is so good.
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=18164

And a guy humping me behind the glass.
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=18170

 

[Wiggum2007]

Fall 2010.

Exactly what I wanted to hear!

 

[georgc]

This game is getting annoying. The melee is all powerful. I shoot this gut with over half a clip with the AR and he just comes in and hits me twice and I die. as long as he gets that hit off first no matter how much i shot him, this is just crap.

 

[Kapura]

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=17643

watch and learn.

I saw that on the first day, third game I played.

 

[Butane123]

So, the new Juggernaut is pretty fun!

Also, is it just me or does some of the sounds in that film seem off?

 

[Revengeance]

Changing connection preferences to 'skill' helps a ton.

:O I didn't even know you could do that! I stopped playing Grab Bag because I kept running into teams of people who were way better than me, and FFA's population has been a lot easier for me.