Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Cuban Legend said:
A spoiler is still a spoiler, not everyone is going to look at E3 coverage. I imagine the rules would remain the same.
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Halo: Reach Beta Thread
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A spoiler is still a spoiler, not everyone is going to look at E3 coverage. I imagine the rules would remain the same.
Slightly Live
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Cuban Legend said:
No, they won't. The new thread will be going live in a few days, maybe less. There will be guidelines posted for spoilers, but anything related to the story or characters will need to be marked and hidden at all times. Features and game modes won't be spoilered however.
The only Campaign spoilers allowed will be the material publicly demonstrated or shown off at E3 - that information will be everywhere and is considered fair game. All of the E3 information will be summarised in the OP at all times so you'll know what's up.
Slightly Live
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Dirtbag said:
Sorry, I hit the Reply button mid post. Yeah, anything shown at E3 is fair game but any additional information gleamed from interviews or leaked or whatever, should be hidden and marked if it relates to the story.
I would to have Coag on Reach. Of course modifications would ensue and it'll change, similarly how Blood Gulch went to Coagulation. I would insist that Jetpacks are removed, and we're left with Sprint, Armor Lock, and Camo (unless there's more) and it would be back to basics. It would work with some health packs as well.
RebornYeti
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Dirtbag said:
I agree, but the king is still Blood Gulch. Oh, how I want that map remade.
Diablohead
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Bring back Beaver creek! *waves support flags and blows a whistle*Chinner said:
Aye. My take - the one I'll ask to be enforced - is anything Bungie chooses to reveal pre-release is not a spoiler. If they want to talk about a few campaign missions and the story that takes place within them, we'll discuss it openly.Dirtbag said:
When the French Leak(TM) happens, anything that was not revealed - be they features or story or encounters or what not - should be tagged.
If you want to go into Reach blind, do not participate in a thread in which people are discussing the latest revelations and announcements about the game.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Dirtbag said:
Probably a good point, most people who don't want spoilers probably wouldn't be in threads like this in the first place.
Subtervotion
Member
I'll definitely won't enter any halo threads on any forums after September 1st. I'll keep in touch with Bungie.net, but that's probably it.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Dirtbag said:
Yeah, but in regards to Noble team I'm sure there will be some surprises.
Cuban Legend
Member
I just remember playing Halo PC story after being told about getting the game, with ZERO prior knowledge of it, having it be my first PC FPS... The result was an experience that was untainted by prior knowledge of the story or even gameplay and the exhilaration of the new unknown experience was a very rare occurrence for me.Dirtbag said:
I just want that for Reach. Imagine how imaginative the story and character development, gameplay and setting for the game would have to be like to make it a worthwhile hats off to Halo, when we already know the ending of the game's canonical scenario.
So few things in this internet driven world are true surprises anymore, I want to experience the wonderment I did with Halo PC all over again. When E3 hits, I'll probably bid adieu to HaloGAF's Reach until Launch Party Thread night when I finish Reach.
Cuban Legend said:
Yeah I think you've got no choice but to bail. Honestly though, I'm to a point in this section of the Halo storyline where very little would fill me with awe and wonderment outside of some sort of forerunner encounter. I think Halo 4 will be the setting for a more unique halo experience, and I picture Reach to be more of the ultimate mix of past halos for the final say in the halo campaign structure. But hey, I do like surprises.. and
fighting human rebels on reach
3 way battles again.
ToyMachine228
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Just read the Bungie Weekly Update. Had to work the night shift last night so I just got around to it. Good stuff. Can't wait to see what Bungie has in store for E3. Looking forward to seeing new stuff from single-player.
Hows the HaloGAF Reach Beta Montage going? Sorry I don't stop into the thread more often HaloGAF, I'm pretty busy. Working full time, I'm running for public office, I'm in a band, I'm working with a friend to get a fancy new gaming website up and running, I have a gym schedule I don't like to mess with and I try to play games too...Get's a little busy sometimes...Anyway, hows that montage coming?
Hows the HaloGAF Reach Beta Montage going? Sorry I don't stop into the thread more often HaloGAF, I'm pretty busy. Working full time, I'm running for public office, I'm in a band, I'm working with a friend to get a fancy new gaming website up and running, I have a gym schedule I don't like to mess with and I try to play games too...Get's a little busy sometimes...Anyway, hows that montage coming?
Mayyhem said:
http://neogaf.net/forum/showpost.php?p=20586037&postcount=22143
My thoughts:
Dirtbag said:
ToyMachine228
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Dirtbag said:
I think I'd agree that Burial Mounds was my least favorite Halo map of all time. Every single objective game was a stalemate and it seemed to pop up in Halo 2 Matchmaking FAR too often.
NameGenerated
Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel?
1. LockoutDirtbag said:
37. Blackout
huh?
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I need the following achievements in Halo 2 Vista.
Who wants to help me get them?
RIGHT NOW
Who wants to help me get them?
RIGHT NOW
Slightly Live
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Going back to Halo 3 tonight for the first time since Reach. It's gonna be weird. GAF Customs anyone?
NameGenerated
Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel?
Yes? The maps seem similar enough to me.Blueblur1 said:
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They're not. Blackout is not nearly as bad as some here think (I've had some epic 3v3 CTF Fast games on it), but it ain't Lockout by any means.NameGenerated said:
The Librarian
Banned
Hit me up when I'm on.Dani said:
The Halo storyline is stupid and I wouldn't have cared if anyone told me Buck hooked up with that ugly dude in the end and you protected a pink squid to save the world. But Halo's always had some awesome settings and scenarios and that's the only thing I'd not want spoiled. I'll read all the previews and whatnot but I just hope they don't go all Halo 3 on us and reveal some of the crazier things like the scarab.Dirtbag said:
After playing 680 games on the map I have to agree. Of course bringing it to Reach they'd make plenty of changes but if they choose to port it I hope they change some of its fundamentals. The hill is far too easy to hold which makes it frustrating for slayer matches. If it was easier to assault from the turret side by adding more cover or elevating that side I think it'd play much better. Other than that, 2 flag CTF on Valhalla is BTB at its finest. Halo 2 has some asymmetrical BTB maps that give it a run for its money but its harder to make those comparisons.Dirtbag said:
The Librarian
Banned
If you're strictly speaking about the games, then you may have a case. But if you're including the books in that, this statement is pretty weak. Seeing as how Reach looks like it'll include some of the elements of the books, I think it's relevant to mention the books.EazyB said:
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No they're not.rar said:
See? I can do it too.
I loved every single one of Halo 2's BTB maps; while a map like Containment isn't on the level of Terminal, Coagulation, or Headlong, it still was a good match to be used for straight objectives like Neutral Bomb, Multi-Bomb, and Multi-CTF. Plus great games from Waterworks, Relic, and rarity 1-CTF/1-Bomb matches in Zanzibar and Burial Mounds. Avalanche and Valhalla were two solid maps, but had their issues with me. Really disliked Avalanche's mid-section; felt too forced and the Shotgun room promoted camping. Valhalla being crunched made spawn killing and controlling the hill easy, thus controlling the game, notably in Slayer.
Certain of those maps can be re-created in some form. Disabling Jetpacks and you can roll with the other three AA's and not a big change will occur for the maps. I would just love a map redesigned similarly to Terminal and another for Coagulation.
Certain of those maps can be re-created in some form. Disabling Jetpacks and you can roll with the other three AA's and not a big change will occur for the maps. I would just love a map redesigned similarly to Terminal and another for Coagulation.
Slightly Live
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Whilst they are far from literary classics, they are licensed products that flesh out the universe and tell interesting stories and most of them do that job very well. The books are designed to fit a very specific niche and are obviously not for everyone.rar said:
Self Induced
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woohoo grifball!
it isn't any better when stoned
it isn't any better when stoned
The Librarian
Banned
KotH in multi-team is the kind of clusterfuck I live for. It's the only gametype where you can get killing sprees with duals.
KidA Seven
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12. High Ground
15. The Pit
17. Ghost Town
21. Beaver Creek
Explain....
15. The Pit
17. Ghost Town
21. Beaver Creek
Explain....
I think radar hurt the map the most. Lockout wasn't too hurt by it because of certain jumps that can be made and you can take somebody down quicker, at least I could have, with a dual wielding SMG+Pistol or SMG+Plasma Rifle than Halo 3's Assault Rifle. Lack of rifles on the map also stings, because not even a great team can lock down that map with certain weapons in hand and their locations. Also never favored equipment on that map - never felt right.Dirtbag said:
It's hard to actually rank the Halo series maps all together, because some are for Slayer, some built for CTF, and others large enough for 6v6 or higher. Orbital and Default Foundry can rot in hell, though.
Slightly Live
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I missed Halo 3's floaty moon jump so much after playing Reach. The difference is night and day.