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[metareferential]

I just think it looks better overall, and that last part is pure stupidity on your part.

Why don't you try to formulate your opinion instead of saying "it looks better" (which you already said).

The last part was sarcasm. And it wasn't hard to get.

 

[derFeef]

And where exatcly?

Textures? Nope.

Animations? Nope.

Draw-distance? Nope.

Lighting? Nope.

Effects? Nope.

Characters models? Nope.

But then again, it's Halo. So it's colorful; thus automatically worse in people's mind. It's normal I guess.

EDIT: sorry guys to keep debating about graphics xD

Hm, are we not allowed to? I will just see it on monday and I like to hear all impressions, about everything. That is why I am lurking this thread. And maybe the talk was about "image richness" which I think is absent in Halo games. It feels empty. I love the colors and lighting but I always have the feeling that there is something missing on the screen. Can not describe it better.

 

[GhaleonEB]

I've done this. Never got the Pull Medal. What gives?

I don't know. That's how the medal was described.

 

[NameGenerated]

Why don't you try to formulate your opinion instead of saying "it looks better" (which you already said).

The last part was sarcasm. And it wasn't hard to get.

MW2 is more pleasing to the eye in my opinion. Maybe if Reach ditched some of the motion blur, upped the frame rate, and lost the jaggies I'd think otherwise.

Sorry if I can't detect your sarcasm, sir.

 

[Hydranockz]

Laptop crashes on a regular basis, was not meant to post that again

 

[TommyT]

I don't know. That's how the medal was described.

Maybe they have to be at full speed with the jetpack?!

 

[Apath]

Hm, are we not allowed to? I will just see it on monday and I like to hear all impressions, about everything. That is why I am lurking this thread. And maybe the talk was about "image richness" which I think is absent in Halo games. It feels empty. I love the colors and lighting but I always have the feeling that there is something missing on the screen. Can not describe it better.

In Halo games? As long as the style is visually appealing, I never notice the graphics in a competitive online FPS game. Especially one as fast paced as Halo. If you really want input on graphics, there are numerous streams of people playing live, rendered clips that folks here have provided, and countless videos on press websites to get indulged in the graphics.

I think they're lacking overall, but I always liked Halo's look and style so it has no real effect on me.

 

[Stabby McSter]

MW2 multiplayer does have a lot more going on on the screen than Halo: Reach, or any Halo for that matter. It's actually one of the aspects of MW2 I dislike -- it becomes a cluster fuck.

Seriously. It's like IS THERE SOMEONE THERE? GUESS NOT. Then bam! You guessed wrong!

And I think Reach looks better than MW2, also. The colors, man!

However, I don't really love the maps. Sword Base is alright, I suppose.

 

[TommyT]

I am lonely.

Are you going to post this on every page now?

 

[Diablohead]

I love oddball, always have since halo 1, and it shows in Reach

 

[thetrin]

My first game of headhunter was surprisingly decent. Looking forward to playing more of FFA until the Team Slayer playlist goes up.

 

[Sanic]

MW2 is more pleasing to the eye in my opinion. Maybe if Reach ditched some of the motion blur, upped the frame rate, and lost the jaggies I'd think otherwise.

Sorry if I can't detect your sarcasm, sir.

To be fair, MW2 isn't jag free either, They both run sub-hd. I can't recall if MW2 has MSAA or not.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Oh you mean like the engines behind MW2, or what about GoW2? how about BC2?

All those engines are jazzed up. Fact is , progressive FPSes with sequels, upgrade their engines. Why fix what ain't broke by using a new engine in an FPS sequel, and for a AAA FPS with an already delicate balance of all things? :lol

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't Splinter Cell still running of the Unreal Engine 2?

Old engines can gain new tech.

 

[Deputy Moonman]

quick question. When I insert the ODST campaign disc, the only option related to the beta I get is to preview the beta, not to play or insert a beta code. Is that normal?

 

[DeadFalling]

Can anybody tell me if you guys finally found out how the Arena rating works? (all games counting equally toward score or only the best 3 games counting, etc.) ...cause I'm still really confused on that

really... i can't find the answer anywhere... ;_;

 

[Sanic]

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't Splinter Cell still running of the Unreal Engine 2?

Old engines can gain new tech.

It is. improved of course.

quick question. When I insert the ODST campaign disc, the only option related to the beta I get is to preview the beta, not to play or insert a beta code. Is that normal?

Yes.

 

[electricpirate]

I don't know. That's how the medal was described.

Headshots maybe?

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

really... i can't find the answer anywhere... ;_;

I think you are looking for the latest Bungie Weekly Update.
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_043010

 

[DeadFalling]

I think you are looking for the latest Bungie Weekly Update.
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_043010

I only saw it talking about the formula used to calculate the score at the end of each game; Not whether each game contributes to your ranking in the Arena or if it's only the top 3 games that contribute to your ranking in the Arena.

 

[FilthyLies]

God damn I love the pLasma Launcher My #1 TOD. Teams on 1-flag CTF never seem to understand that they shouldn't cross the bridge between bases when I'm five floors above, staring at it with a gun that shoots sticky grenades.

 

[Deputy Moonman]

Yes.

How do you enter a beta code then?

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Headshots maybe?

Had to be done...

 

[SimpleDesign]

To be fair, MW2 isn't jag free either, They both run sub-hd. I can't recall if MW2 has MSAA or not.

2x I believe. Maps like Sword Base really need some AA.

 

[NameGenerated]

To be fair, MW2 isn't jag free either, They both run sub-hd. I can't recall if MW2 has MSAA or not.

True, but the main thing for me, like Wispy said, is the 60fps. Makes everything so smooth and the jaggies less noticeable.

Reach's visuals are good, but could be and probably will be better come final release. I'm loving it so far and have already played 7 hours.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

How do you enter a beta code then?

When they unlock the beta on Monday those using ODST won't need a code. An option will show up in that menu you saw the preview in and you will play from there.

 

[TommyT]

redeem codes

 

[Najaf]

I kill people who are mid-air jetpacking all the time and I don't think I've ever gotten the "Pull" medal.

Going out on a limb here and just completely guessing, but since pull is a term used when skeet shooting with a shotgun, maybe try killing a jetpacker with that. Just a thought.

 

[Subtervotion]

I don't know. That's how the medal was described.

Yeah, I remember seeing this on the Beta Trailer. But I haven't seen it in the Beta. I know I've killed my fair share of Jetpackers mid-flight. One time i specifically recall taking one out with the pistol, just like the trailer. Has anyone gotten it? Link to bungie.net profile if so please.

 

[Shishka]

Headshots maybe?

Correct.

 

[backflip10019]

Correct.

So headshots with any headshottable weapon?

 

[bobs...onGaf]

In progress. No worries on the length, I have plenty of minutes to go around.

Thanks a lot, thats really appreciated! When I finally get around to getting Bungie Pro feel free to pm me and ill gladly repay you

Maybe the Pull medal is glitched?

Hydranock I feel for you man, on another forum someone posted that the people who got the email about the code for playing Halo 2 should get theyre codes soon, of course the guy might have been making stuff up but ill be sure to let you know if I get it before Monday!

As much as I dont enjoy reticule bloom, just 5 shotting people with the Pistol is amazing, I think I have 200 more Pistol kills than anything else, its like the only weapon I really ever use. Of course I spend more time jetpacking around staring at the map than killing but meh, Pistol is my favorite weapon so far.

Correct.

I have sniped Jetpack users a few times and havent got pull, one in this very clip:

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=8531

Maybe the Pull medal is glitched?

 

[Deputy Moonman]

When they unlock the beta on Monday those using ODST won't need a code. An option will show up in that menu you saw the preview in and you will play from there.

... Bungie is still giving out a few FnF codes. If I was to somehow get my hands on one of them, how would I enter the code? I know it's open to everyone on monday. Does anyone have some useful advice?

 

[Subtervotion]

Correct.

Oh, so it's like Headcase (Headshot a sprinting enemy.) I guess that explains it then.

 

[BrassMonkey1010]

MW2 looks a lot better then Reach imo...


I like Halo a lot more then COD though.

 

[bobs...onGaf]

Correct.

I have sniped Jetpack users a few times and havent got pull, one in this very clip:

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Fi....aspx?fid=8531

Maybe the Pull medal is glitched?

 

[Sanic]

... Bungie is still giving out a few FnF codes. If I was to somehow get my hands on one of them, how would I enter the code? I know it's open to everyone on monday. Does anyone have some useful advice?

Open the Xbox guide, go to redeem code.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

I think you are looking for the latest Bungie Weekly Update.
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_043010

Holy smokes.

New Beginnings is a pretty awesome, heart-warming and .. interesting.

<3 Jones, he is continually awesome.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

My first game of headhunter was surprisingly decent. Looking forward to playing more of FFA until the Team Slayer playlist goes up.

I played a Team Slayer game today.

 

[vhfive]

I have sniped Jetpack users a few times and havent got pull, one in this very clip:

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Fi....aspx?fid=8531

Maybe the Pull medal is glitched?

I think it is glitched (or none existent at all in the beta.) I know for a fact that I have headshot multiple jetpackers and never once received that medal.

 

[derFeef]

Holy smokes.

New Beginnings is a pretty awesome, heart-warming and .. interesting.

<3 Jones, he is continually awesome.

I became a bit sad :/

 

[Deputy Moonman]

Open the Xbox guide, go to redeem code.

Thanks. I feel dumb having to ask people to figure that out, but there you go. I've never claimed to be very smart to begin with.

 

[Popeck]

Aerial Assassinatons <3

I also noticed that if you play Headhunter on Powerhouse and the scoring zone moves to the water pit, skulls can be on the scoring zone. Well not on the zone to be precise, but under it. Normally they would disappear, wouldn't they?

Also Jason <3

 

[Deputy Moonman]

Suck. I was on twitter right after a code was released, but I didn't know how to enter the code. Ugh.. FML.

If you want a code go to the halo reach key begging thread.

I don't beg and I don't lie about where I work to get codes through EZ. I was simply making a comment about my bad luck relating to the Reach Beta. My apologies.

 

[Proven]

is this really how you should respond to somebodys feedback? seriously..

The fact is, he's complaining about everything that makes Halo what it is, and not something like Modern Warfare 2. What's the point of having regenerating health/shields when you die within three bullets anyway? It allows for more tactics during every battle rather than just getting the drop on your opponent.

 

[JambiBum]

Suck. I was on twitter right after a code was released, but I didn't know how to enter the code. Ugh.. FML.

If you want a code go to the halo reach key begging thread.

 

[Popeck]

Suck. I was on twitter right after a code was released, but I didn't know how to enter the code. Ugh.. FML.

The fastest way is to sign in to Xbox.com with your Live ID and redeem the code there.

 

[Hydranockz]

The fastest way is to sign in to Xbox.com with your Live ID and redeem the code there.

Invest in an XBL chatpad

 

[Proven]

Suck. I was on twitter right after a code was released, but I didn't know how to enter the code. Ugh.. FML.

Here, use this: https://live.xbox.com/en-US/accounts/RedeemToken.aspx

Also, you can use Internet Explorer to copy paste the whole code at once. Firefox and Chrome make you have to input it five characters at a time.

 

[pringles]

The fact is, he's complaining about everything that makes Halo what it is, and not something like Modern Warfare 2. What's the point of having regenerating health/shields when you die within three bullets anyway? It allows for more tactics during every battle rather than just getting the drop on your opponent.

Yeah it really sounded like that guy just wanted Reach to be MW2.
Also the whole coherent conversation argument he used is one of the more ridiculous I've heard :lol

 

[Proven]

Yeah it really sounded like that guy just wanted Reach to be MW2.
Also the whole coherent conversation argument he used is one of the more ridiculous I've heard :lol

Honestly, I understand that feeling he wants. I live for it in other games. The thing is, that's just not Halo.