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[Thagomizer]

You people are huuugely overreacting over the crouch thing, jesus christ :lol

 

[op_ivy]

I really agree with that entire list. Though, I'd include the sword under the "no sprinting" rule.

and no shotgun with sprinting.

no rockets, plasma launcher, or pro pipe with jetpack.

no grenades allowed for armor lock, and NOTHING allowed with invis.

 

[dilatedmuscle]

If this is true...just wow. I love Shadowrun but get that junk out of my Halo. I'm going to get myself a pair of scissors and go beard hunting brb.

How is this an issue?

 

[Chinner]

So would it fair to assume that these are some universal changes people want to happen? (Gameplay changes listed only):

• Slightly increase movement speed
• Slightly increase jump heights
• Restrict Jetpack to certain maps (ex: SwordBase, yes. Powerhouse, no.)
• Decrease Focus Rifle's ammo
• Decrease Rocket's splash damage
• No sprinting allowed with the Hammer (not sure about the Sword, though)
• Nerf grenade damage, but not its radius
• More solid reticules (aka make it easier to see them)
• Consistent and more forgiving reticule bloom (ex: if I fire this fast, the reticule will ALWAYS bloom the same way. Also, if an opponent and I are using the pistol at the same distance, he shouldn't be able to land his shots if he's spamming and I'm timing my shots. The reticule needs to be so consistent that we could almost memorize how big it'll get if we shoot this fast or this slow)
• Reduce shield beeping warning sound to when shields are actually low. I don't want to hear the warning beep come when I've only been shot with one bullet.
• Add a delay to meleeing when coming out of a sprint just like the weapon shooting delay is added when coming out of a sprint (your character automatically re-equips his weapon when coming off a sprint)

I hope Sage takes these changes to heart. I understand what he's trying to do with the sandbox of Halo: Reach, but there are things that can be improved on, changed or removed. Bungie always says they have to cut or change one thing to make the other one work even better whether it's a gameplay thing or a vehicle or a weapon or a feature so Sage, it's okay for you to do the same!

agree mostly

 

[SnakeXs]

Well I'd post it again, but that'd be the third time, so...

Could I prod you for what changes to the hitboxes have been/are gonna be made?

 

[Sill4]

What the fuck people, sprinting with melee weapon makes the Hammer a fucking beast, like it should be! And the melee weapons can be blocked with a melee!

Should be take away jumping with rockets as well?

So would it fair to assume that these are some universal changes people want to happen? (Gameplay changes listed only):

• Slightly increase movement speed
• Slightly increase jump heights
• Restrict Jetpack to certain maps (ex: SwordBase, yes. Powerhouse, no.)
• Decrease Focus Rifle's ammo
• Decrease Rocket's splash damage
• No sprinting allowed with the Hammer (not sure about the Sword, though)
• Nerf grenade damage, but not its radius
• More solid reticules (aka make it easier to see them)
• Consistent and more forgiving reticule bloom (ex: if I fire this fast, the reticule will ALWAYS bloom the same way. Also, if an opponent and I are using the pistol at the same distance, he shouldn't be able to land his shots if he's spamming and I'm timing my shots. The reticule needs to be so consistent that we could almost memorize how big it'll get if we shoot this fast or this slow)
• Reduce shield beeping warning sound to when shields are actually low. I don't want to hear the warning beep come when I've only been shot with one bullet.
• Add a delay to meleeing when coming out of a sprint just like the weapon shooting delay is added when coming out of a sprint (your character automatically re-equips his weapon when coming off a sprint)

I hope Sage takes these changes to heart. I understand what he's trying to do with the sandbox of Halo: Reach, but there are things that can be improved on, changed or removed. Bungie always says they have to cut or change one thing to make the other one work even better whether it's a gameplay thing or a vehicle or a weapon or a feature so Sage, it's okay for you to do the same!

I don't agree with any of this shit. No jetpacks on Powerhouse? Hopefully Bungie sticks to their guns.

 

[The Librarian]

and no shotgun with sprinting.

no rockets, plasma launcher, or pro pipe with jetpack.

no grenades allowed for armor lock, and NOTHING allowed with invis.

Pro pipe is fine with jet pack. It's really hard to get a one-hit kill with it in the air.

 

[thatbox]

The melee system doesn't even make sense to me any more. I'm really not having fun playing this game.

 

[op_ivy]

Pro pipe is fine with jet pack. It's really hard to get a one-hit kill with it in the air.

yeah, ok, i can totally see that.

but universally we can all agree with the rest of my post. sage, fix. now.

Could I prod you for what changes to the hitboxes have been/are gonna be made?

sprint shrinks your head.

 

[SimpleDesign]

Bitch ass team mates need to stop quitting during CTF.

 

[The Librarian]

yeah, ok, i can totally see that.

but universally we can all agree with the rest of my post. sage, fix. now.

Well, the plasma launcher shouldn't be in the game the way it is, and I haven't really had a problem with rockets and jetpacks.

 

[Kholdstare]

its not because it has bloom that it feels like shadowrun, have you played shadowrun? Reach has an uncanny shadowrun feel, possibly because of the sprint, and the jetpacks

I honestly wonder if some employees of FASA had moved over to bungie, or maybe all of FASA was merged into a bungie subgroup, while the rest of bungie have been making this Activision game..

It has more similarities than before, but I don't think the inclusion of bloom (like the person I was responding to said) or abilities and loadouts make it feel like "Shadowrun: Halo Edition".

And yes I played a crapload of Shadowrun. I love the game to death. Hell, I'm pretty much part of the Shadowrun defence force.

 

[op_ivy]

Well, the plasma launcher shouldn't be in the game the way it is, and I haven't really had a problem with rockets and jetpacks.

not sure if serious.

you should urkify that avatar. take her pig tails and turn them into a beard.

 

[Domino Theory]

yeah, ok, i can totally see that.

but universally we can all agree with the rest of my post. sage, fix. now.



sprint shrinks your head.

It's constructive critisism, most of which is stuff I've seen echoed around this thread since last Thursday. You don't like it? Don't quote my post or respond to it, it really is that simple.

 

[op_ivy]

It's constructive critisim, most of which is stuff I've seen echoed around this thread since last Thursday. You don't like it? Don't quote my post or respond to it, it really is that simple.

the quote of yours i quoted asked if your list was universal. it isnt. i'm part of the halo community whether or not i'm considered part of halo gaf, so my opinion is just as valid.

 

[Domino Theory]

but you asked if it was universal. it isnt. i'm part of the halo community whether or not i'm considered part of halo gaf, so my opinion is just as valid.

I had no problem with you saying "no", just with the post I quoted from you above, that's all.

 

[Deputy Moonman]

So would it fair to assume that these are some universal changes people want to happen? (Gameplay changes listed only):

• Slightly increase movement speed
• Slightly increase jump heights
• Restrict Jetpack to certain maps (ex: SwordBase, yes. Powerhouse, no.)
• Decrease Focus Rifle's ammo
• Decrease Rocket's splash damage
• No sprinting allowed with the Hammer (not sure about the Sword, though)
• Nerf grenade damage, but not its radius
• More solid reticules (aka make it easier to see them)
• Consistent and more forgiving reticule bloom (ex: if I fire this fast, the reticule will ALWAYS bloom the same way. Also, if an opponent and I are using the pistol at the same distance, he shouldn't be able to land his shots if he's spamming and I'm timing my shots. The reticule needs to be so consistent that we could almost memorize how big it'll get if we shoot this fast or this slow)
• Reduce shield beeping warning sound to when shields are actually low. I don't want to hear the warning beep come when I've only been shot with one bullet.
• Add a delay to meleeing when coming out of a sprint just like the weapon shooting delay is added when coming out of a sprint (your character automatically re-equips his weapon when coming off a sprint)

I would be okay with the majority of those changes. However, I'd trade all of those changes and more to get rid of the way the shields work. I can't stand it and I'm so sick of the term "double-melee" being used. The only true double melee was in Halo:CE and that was cool, whereas in Reach it's just plain annoying.

In regard to the increase in movement speed, I'd be fine with it. But, it would also take away from the sprint ability too. But since I dont even like sprint. DO IT

 

[NJ Shlice]

So would it fair to assume that these are some universal changes people want to happen? (Gameplay changes listed only):

• Slightly increase movement speed
  -- No. That's what sprint is for
• Slightly increase jump heights
  -- Sure, why not
• Restrict Jetpack to certain maps (ex: SwordBase, yes. Powerhouse, no.)
  -- Disagree. On Powerhouse you are an easy target with one, or you can use is strategically.
• Decrease Focus Rifle's ammo
  -- No. It's a power weapon. Just like the lazr and rockets. They must be controlled and accounted for at all times.
• Decrease Rocket's splash damage
  -- Not necessary. See previous response.
• No sprinting allowed with the Hammer (not sure about the Sword, though)
  -- No. Melee has already been nerfed with ability to block. The Hammer is also a power weapon. See above
• Nerf grenade damage, but not its radius
  -- It will take the entire 3 weeks of the beta to determine if this is necessary or not. Still too early to tell.
• More solid reticules (aka make it easier to see them)
  -- Good idea
• Consistent and more forgiving reticule bloom (ex: if I fire this fast, the reticule will ALWAYS bloom the same way. Also, if an opponent and I are using the pistol at the same distance, he shouldn't be able to land his shots if he's spamming and I'm timing my shots. The reticule needs to be so consistent that we could almost memorize how big it'll get if we shoot this fast or this slow)
  -- Too early to tell. Need moar time.
• Reduce shield beeping warning sound to when shields are actually low. I don't want to hear the warning beep come when I've only been shot with one bullet.
  -- Now you're nitpicking, but this isn't a bad idea
• Add a delay to meleeing when coming out of a sprint just like the weapon shooting delay is added when coming out of a sprint (your character automatically re-equips his weapon when coming off a sprint)
  -- I haven't noticed this as a problem too much. But I can see it getting really annoying (Marathon, Lightweight, Commando style.)

Responses embedded.

 

[op_ivy]

I had no problem with you saying "no", just with the post I quoted from you above, that's all.

thats was actually poking fun at dax, not you. i thought the suggestion of limiting weapons for specific abilities was getting out of hand. lighten up

 

[Rogosh]

Call me the black sheep, but I don't believe you can say "universally we all agree with these changes" or some paraphrased version of that statement. I believe limiting the use of certain weapons with certain abilities is a bad idea. I believe it would confuse players and add an inconsistent feel to the weapons.

As for the reticule bloom, what exactly is inconsistent about it.? The quicker you fire the weapon, the faster it blooms and the more inaccurate your shots are. Fire slower, more steady shots, and they will be more accurate. The only thing I think needs to be changed in Reach is how plentiful the grenades are. Everything else seems pretty good.

 

[Shake Appeal]

So would it fair to assume that these are some universal changes people want to happen? (Gameplay changes listed only):

• Slightly increase movement speed
  Disagree..
• Slightly increase jump heights
  Disagree..
• Restrict Jetpack to certain maps (ex: SwordBase, yes. Powerhouse, no.)
  Disagree..
• Decrease Focus Rifle's ammo
  Agree somewhat.
• Decrease Rocket's splash damage
  Agree.
• No sprinting allowed with the Hammer (not sure about the Sword, though)
  No, change the lunge, or just remove the hammer outside of Juggernaut. It honestly seems pretty redundant.
• Nerf grenade damage, but not its radius
  Other way around.
• More solid reticules (aka make it easier to see them)
  Really not an issue.
• Consistent and more forgiving reticule bloom (ex: if I fire this fast, the reticule will ALWAYS bloom the same way. Also, if an opponent and I are using the pistol at the same distance, he shouldn't be able to land his shots if he's spamming and I'm timing my shots. The reticule needs to be so consistent that we could almost memorize how big it'll get if we shoot this fast or this slow)
  What.
• Reduce shield beeping warning sound to when shields are actually low. I don't want to hear the warning beep come when I've only been shot with one bullet.
  Agree.
• Add a delay to meleeing when coming out of a sprint just like the weapon shooting delay is added when coming out of a sprint (your character automatically re-equips his weapon when coming off a sprint)
  Somewhat agree.

Not universal.

 

[2 Minutes Turkish]

Well I'd post it again, but that'd be the third time, so...

Are you guys aware of the shocking colour choice for the 'red' (dark purple) colour of the Elites in Covy Slayer?

It can be nigh on impossible to tell the difference between the teams.

So many people have been shooting, melee-ing and nading team mates (including myself). It's generally funny at first, but starts to get annoying after a few betrayals.

Please tell me it's getting fixed.

 

[GarthVaderUK]

Anyone else think Stockpile on Powerhouse is a bit weighted towards the red team?

 

[Kholdstare]

not sure if serious.

you should urkify that avatar. take her pig tails and turn them into a beard.

I would but I have no photoshop experience.



And it would feel weird outright asking for someone I don't know to spend time bearding my avatar. Now that it has been brought up though, feel free. :lol

 

[UltimaPooh]

no

I vote no as well.

 

[op_ivy]

I believe limiting the use of certain weapons with certain abilities is a bad idea. I believe it would confuse players and add an inconsistent feel to the weapons.

i agree 100% and that goes for limiting abilities on a map by map basis as well (even though i HATE the jet packers on powerhouse!)

 

[Sill4]

Are you guys aware of the shocking colour choice for the 'red' (dark purple) colour of the Elites in Covy Slayer?

It can be nigh on impossible to tell the difference between the teams.

So many people have been shooting, melee-ing and nading team mates (including myself). It's generally funny at first, but starts to get annoying after a few betrayals.

Please tell me it's getting fixed.

Now this is a valid complaint. Shit gets annoying. My buddy plasma launched me

 

[op_ivy]

Are you guys aware of the shocking colour choice for the 'red' (dark purple) colour of the Elites in Covy Slayer?

It can be nigh on impossible to tell the difference between the teams.

So many people have been shooting, melee-ing and nading team mates (including myself). It's generally funny at first, but starts to get annoying after a few betrayals.

Please tell me it's getting fixed.

a million times over this. one of the few things that i feel really needs to be tweaked :lol

 

[Rogosh]

I really enjoy jetpacks on powerhouse, but that's mostly because I'm a whore with the needler on that map.

 

[feel]

Dunno wtf changed today for me, but I've been having lots of fun all day on arena with the game (even when I get default Slayer) and have been playing by myself with randoms.

Grenades and Melee still need to be fixed/tweaked somehow though, they felt perfect in Halo 3. Jumping also, maybe not as floaty as Halo 3, but something that lets me clear patheticly short walls/ledges.
The hammer should be grifball exclusive if they don't plan on nerfing it when used with sprint, and that plasma launcher only in BTB stuff.

 

[thunker 9000]

Are you guys aware of the shocking colour choice for the 'red' (dark purple) colour of the Elites in Covy Slayer?

It can be nigh on impossible to tell the difference between the teams.

So many people have been shooting, melee-ing and nading team mates (including myself). It's generally funny at first, but starts to get annoying after a few betrayals.

Please tell me it's getting fixed.

The big call signs over the heads of teammates aren't enough? 0_o

 

[GhaleonEB]

So would it fair to assume that these are some universal changes people want to happen? (Gameplay changes listed only):

• Slightly increase movement speed | I'm fine with movement speed, just not movement weight.
• Slightly increase jump heights | I'd like this, but it's not a huge deal.
• Restrict Jetpack to certain maps (ex: SwordBase, yes. Powerhouse, no.) | WTF no.
• Decrease Focus Rifle's ammo | Dunno. Never used it.
• Decrease Rocket's splash damage | Nah.
• No sprinting allowed with the Hammer (not sure about the Sword, though) | I think this can be addressed by forcing a slightly longer delay between sprint and swing.
• Nerf grenade damage, but not its radius | Still not sure on this one. Perhaps reduce damage around the outer edge of the radius.
• More solid reticules (aka make it easier to see them) | Yes, please.
• Consistent and more forgiving reticule bloom | I don't have an issue with the recticule bloom.
• Reduce shield beeping warning sound to when shields are actually low. I don't want to hear the warning beep come when I've only been shot with one bullet. | I never noticed this, but sure why not.
• Add a delay to meleeing when coming out of a sprint just like the weapon shooting delay is added when coming out of a sprint (your character automatically re-equips his weapon when coming off a sprint) | Agree.

I have also responsibly embedded my responses.

Are you guys aware of the shocking colour choice for the 'red' (dark purple) colour of the Elites in Covy Slayer?

It can be nigh on impossible to tell the difference between the teams.

So many people have been shooting, melee-ing and nading team mates (including myself). It's generally funny at first, but starts to get annoying after a few betrayals.

Please tell me it's getting fixed.

FWIW, as someone who's red/green colorblind, I have an exceptionally hard time telling the two teams apart and have to rely on the waypoints almost exclusively. I have no issues with Spartan v. Spartan.

 

[JesseZao]

What if the jet pack time was halved, but you could keep airborne longer by draining power from your shields. This would make rocket jumpmen more vulnerable as they attempt to rain death below.

Edit: and probably would need to have it recharge faster. That way its used for mobility and not just to stick to the ceiling.

 

[Prophet Steve]

The big call signs over the heads of teammates aren't enough? 0_o

Yeah, I even use "HERE" as sign to make it more clear.

 

[Kholdstare]

Anyone else think Stockpile on Powerhouse is a bit weighted towards the red team?

If that's red team than yeah. Whatever team starts at the bottom of the hill has a big advantage.


It's easier to chuck grenades at the blue teams hill, and it's easier to steal flags from their base and throw them down into the water in the middle.


You can't really pepper the red teams hill with grenades or fire because you have that ramp near it. And the worst place you could throw their flag is down the ledge behind their base... which really isn't all that hard to get over.

 

[soldat7]

I found Halo 3 to be very unsatisfying, so no complaining about Reach from me! It's excellent. In fact, I hope Bungie ignores most of your complaints. :lol

 

[GDJustin]

Quick question - I got ODST used from Goozex late last year. I saw it came with a little "Halo Reach" flier but didn't really look at it closely. I assumed the code was on there somewhere.

Today I cracked open ODST to find my Reach beta code, and I don't think it's here :/

Can someone tell me specifically what it looks like or where it is supposed to be located?

My contents are:
-Instruction booklet
- Flier with Halo Reach beta on one side and Halo Legends on the other
- Both game disks
- XBL gold 2 day trial

 

[Raide]

What if the jet pack time was halved, but you could keep airborne longer by draining power from your shields. This would make rocket jumpmen more vulnerable as they attempt to rain death below.

What kind of crazy vampiric Jetpacks have you been thinking about? Shield drain and halved? Yeah, nobody would be picking jetpack. :lol

 

[JohnIIVII]

What the fuck people, sprinting with melee weapon makes the Hammer a fucking beast, like it should be! And the melee weapons can be blocked with a melee!

Should be take away jumping with rockets as well?


I don't agree with any of this shit. No jetpacks on Powerhouse? Hopefully Bungie sticks to their guns.

I agree with you 100%! Yes there are a few MINOR things Bungie can tweak but honestly I would be happy if the final game shipped as is. (minus the bugs) This is the most fun I have had playing a Halo game online so far. Yes it's a bit different but who cares? When Reach was first announced we had no idea whether this game would be a 1st person shooter, a class based game, or anything like the previous Halo games at all. The fact Bungie has delivered a fresh online experience while still maintaining that old 'Halo feel' is all I need. Cheers to you guys at Bungie. Keep up the good work!

Spoiler

Awaiting the flames...

 

[remz]

The big call signs over the heads of teammates aren't enough? 0_o

If you're real close you don't always notice the callsign.

 

[J-Roderton]

Is there a sniper rifle on the map opposite of sword base?

 

[Striker]

You really think this game plays faster? Which part of it exactly? The movement speed, the jump height, the 6-shotting with artificially lowered rates of fire? I have no problem with the BR's functionality being split between two weapons, it's just every other gameplay decision that makes the game less fun.

From Halo 1 and Halo 2, Halo 3 was walking in thick mud. It was a slow pace in terms of walking. The only different in terms of default speed in Reach and Halo 3 is jumping, but with AA it isn't a huge deal to me (I often use Sprint).

The guns I find more useful and relevant as well; as I said before, the BR was the most relevant weapon in Halo 2 and 3, and we may have had a few others who stood chance at other moments (Halo 3 Carbine, Sniper, but after that it is really splitting hairs). I find some weapons in Reach need a slight nerf, such as the Rockets speed or splash damage, the Focus Rifle cool-down should arrive faster, grenades (either start with one, or remove them from dead bodies and frags from the maps; tiring seeing players use them as a primary weapon than firing their own Pistol), and would love a slightly bigger clip in the Pistol.

It should be better when we play on larger, and more open varied maps. Swordbase is OK in spurts, but even in Halo 3 this map would be considered average. It would be on the bottom of the totem poll in Halo 2. Powerhouse is fine but still a rather smallish asymmetrical map that isn't very fun currently outside KotH and 3 Plots. Surely, in my view, it doesn't help it is filled with power weapons. Easing up on that may help a bit. More larger maps and more symmetrical maps should help ease the frustration with the map quality. If we get quality maps and tons of them (would love 25 maps, if not more; more than the count of Halo 2 and 3), I think it will be great.

 

[GarthVaderUK]

Quick question - I got ODST used from Goozex late last year. I saw it came with a little "Halo Reach" flier but didn't really look at it closely. I assumed the code was on there somewhere.

Today I cracked open ODST to find my Reach beta code, and I don't think it's here :/

Can someone tell me specifically what it looks like or where it is supposed to be located?

My contents are:
-Instruction booklet
- Flier with Halo Reach beta on one side and Halo Legends on the other
- Both game disks
- XBL gold 2 day trial

You access the beta download from the campaign disc, there is no code.

 

[remz]

Quick question - I got ODST used from Goozex late last year. I saw it came with a little "Halo Reach" flier but didn't really look at it closely. I assumed the code was on there somewhere.

Today I cracked open ODST to find my Reach beta code, and I don't think it's here :/

Can someone tell me specifically what it looks like or where it is supposed to be located?

My contents are:
-Instruction booklet
- Flier with Halo Reach beta on one side and Halo Legends on the other
- Both game disks
- XBL gold 2 day trial

ODST game menu

 

[Raide]

Quick question - I got ODST used from Goozex late last year. I saw it came with a little "Halo Reach" flier but didn't really look at it closely. I assumed the code was on there somewhere.

Today I cracked open ODST to find my Reach beta code, and I don't think it's here :/

Can someone tell me specifically what it looks like or where it is supposed to be located?

My contents are:
-Instruction booklet
- Flier with Halo Reach beta on one side and Halo Legends on the other
- Both game disks
- XBL gold 2 day trial

1. Put Disk in
2. See Beta menu and click
3. Complain about Grenades/DMR/Armour Lock etc

Edit: Beaten like a cowering Spartan with no shield.

 

[GDJustin]

You access the beta download from the campaign disc extras, there is no code.

Ah, got it. Thanks much.

 

[NullPointer]

I didn't want Shadowrun: Halo Edition...:|

As an original Shadowrun fan from the RPG days I'm getting a kick out of these replies...

But seriously, seems the Shadowrun curse continues. I for one love all of the changes to Reach, and have always thought that Halo needed a rethinking (but moreover a redo of feedback, sound animation) in some of its core aspects, but I can see how this would bum out some of the multiplayer veterans here.

I'll never understand the love for the floaty jump though. Its one of the worst parts of the Halo experience for me.

Edit:

• Slightly increase movement speed
• Slightly increase jump heights
• Restrict Jetpack to certain maps (ex: SwordBase, yes. Powerhouse, no.)
  [*]Decrease Focus Rifle's ammo
• Decrease Rocket's splash damage
• No sprinting allowed with the Hammer (not sure about the Sword, though)
• Nerf grenade damage, but not its radius
  [*]More solid reticules (aka make it easier to see them)
• Consistent and more forgiving reticule bloom (ex: if I fire this fast, the reticule will ALWAYS bloom the same way. Also, if an opponent and I are using the pistol at the same distance, he shouldn't be able to land his shots if he's spamming and I'm timing my shots. The reticule needs to be so consistent that we could almost memorize how big it'll get if we shoot this fast or this slow)
  [*]Reduce shield beeping warning sound to when shields are actually low. I don't want to hear the warning beep come when I've only been shot with one bullet.
  [*]Add a delay to meleeing when coming out of a sprint just like the weapon shooting delay is added when coming out of a sprint (your character automatically re-equips his weapon when coming off a sprint)

I can agree with the bold. That and do something about that crazy Plasma Cannon. Like a poster above said, make it one of those third person, slow crawl weapons.

 

[Kholdstare]

So would it fair to assume that these are some universal changes people want to happen? (Gameplay changes listed only):

• Slightly increase movement speed At most a 4% increase. Sprint is there for a reason
• Slightly increase jump heights Why? The levels are made with the current height in mind.
• Restrict Jetpack to certain maps (ex: SwordBase, yes. Powerhouse, no.) Fuck no.
• Decrease Focus Rifle's ammo No. Armor lock/fast overheat/abundance of cover keeps it in check.
• Decrease Rocket's splash damage I like em nice in strong.
• No sprinting allowed with the Hammer (not sure about the Sword, though) I would rather fight sprinting hammer users than camping hammer users.
• Nerf grenade damage, but not its radius Agree. I don't really like how one grenade can kill.
• More solid reticules (aka make it easier to see them) Hell yes
• Consistent and more forgiving reticule bloom (ex: if I fire this fast, the reticule will ALWAYS bloom the same way. Also, if an opponent and I are using the pistol at the same distance, he shouldn't be able to land his shots if he's spamming and I'm timing my shots. The reticule needs to be so consistent that we could almost memorize how big it'll get if we shoot this fast or this slow) Um...
• Reduce shield beeping warning sound to when shields are actually low. I don't want to hear the warning beep come when I've only been shot with one bullet. No opinion either way
• Add a delay to meleeing when coming out of a sprint just like the weapon shooting delay is added when coming out of a sprint (your character automatically re-equips his weapon when coming off a sprint) Yes

I hope Sage takes these changes to heart. I understand what he's trying to do with the sandbox of Halo: Reach, but there are things that can be improved on, changed or removed. Bungie always says they have to cut or change one thing to make the other one work even better whether it's a gameplay thing or a vehicle or a weapon or a feature so Sage, it's okay for you to do the same!

My thoughts.

 

[2 Minutes Turkish]

The big call signs over the heads of teammates aren't enough? 0_o

Not always, especially in intense small room fights.

Many times when people just appear out of nowhere around a corner or something, it's easy to mistake an ally for an enemy.

I'm 100% certain this is a pretty common occurance. It's not like it would change the game or anything if Bungie just you know, made them Red? As opposed to Dark Blue and Dark Purple?

 

[Kholdstare]

As an original Shadowrun fan from the RPG days I'm getting a kick out of these replies...

But seriously, seems the Shadowrun curse continues. I for one love all of the changes to Reach, and have always thought that Halo needed a rethinking (but moreover a redo of feedback, sound animation) in some of its core aspects, but I can see how this would bum out some of the multiplayer veterans here.

I'll never understand the love for the floaty jump though. Its one of the worst parts of the Halo experience for me.

Dare I ask...