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Halo: Reach Beta Thread
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timetokill
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TheStringTheory said:
It allows you to annoy the hell out of everyone by getting the announcer to constantly say "FLAG TAKEN" and stuff.
Thagomizer
Member
Nade spam definitely needs to be cut way, way down. It's like Orbital times 5, even on the open areas of Powerhouse.
ToyMachine228
Member
I'm going to keep posting my thoughts and comments in hopes that Bungie is reading them, but I'm seriously not reading what the rest of you post. Some of you are just ridiculous. All you want is your favorite weapon and ability to rape and if there's something that you don't know how to counter then it must be overpowered, or shit. You just want things to be the way they were in previous games even if they were broken because it's what you're used to. I'll continue to post my serious thoughts and constructive criticisms as the beta goes on.
Thagomizer
Member
ToyMachine228 said:
Some of these are definitely knee-jerk, I'll give you that, but the grenades are kind of ridiculous. I've had games were entire battles were fought almost entirely in grenades, just hucking them back and fourth, because they are so powerful and plentiful doing anything else is a waste of time.
. in a 1 on 1 I don't feel the same way. AR needs a dmg boost imo.. 
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Ok a few things.
-Covy slayer rocks
-Focus rifle is awesome
-Game overall looks great. (despite some flatter environmental lighting and shadows seeming a little low.)
-Powerhouse is awesome. Sword Base took some getting used to, but it really is growing on me.
- I am loving the art style.
This. Something feels off.
-Covy slayer rocks
-Focus rifle is awesome
-Game overall looks great. (despite some flatter environmental lighting and shadows seeming a little low.)
-Powerhouse is awesome. Sword Base took some getting used to, but it really is growing on me.
- I am loving the art style.
Dax01 said:
This. Something feels off.
I was bitching about Armor Lock earlier, but it's not because it's something that I cannot counter -- I use it second only to Sprint, and I only really pick Sprint in slayer matches. I was bitching about it because I honestly think it's over poweredToyMachine228 said:
And I also think the AR needs a buff, but it's not because it's my favorite weapon and it's under powered, but just because when I switch to it I find it completely unreliable and instantly start looking for another weapon. In Halo 3 I'd still have enough faith in the AR to engage an enemy on site.
Yep. I loved the Needler in Halo 3, but in this I feel like I put a shit load of Needles into an enemy and they still don't blow.Demoncarnotaur said:
Tashi0106 said:To those complaining about shitty teammates and assholes in matchmaking, there are a ton of GAFers now with codes. I suggest you hook up with them and try to have a good time
I got totally donged on by some GAF people
(didn't recognize the names at all, but they had GAF and/or NGAF callsigns).Also weird, I totally love the Needler and think it's much better now. :lol
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Deleted member 22576
Unconfirmed Member
Anyone having issues with matchmaking?
It can't find a game
It can't find a game
You guys are pretty fuckin awesome.Personally the game seems stiffer(control wise), I'm dying a lot by grenades but it seems like me being stupid more than anything
the spray and pray guns feel too spray and pray, if I start with an assault rifle I have to get rid of it, it's fairly useless - Covy slayer was awesome - Spartan ? Not so much- and the focus gun? It owns me, absolutely owns me
if you're not using your abilities you're as good as dead
the spray and pray guns feel too spray and pray, if I start with an assault rifle I have to get rid of it, it's fairly useless - Covy slayer was awesome - Spartan ? Not so much- and the focus gun? It owns me, absolutely owns me
if you're not using your abilities you're as good as dead
darkressurection
Banned
This. I wish Bungie would implement a way to cut down on this some, like a speech sample per second limit or something/timetokill said:
FML.
I get called in to work for 2 hours and they give away 1,000 codes?
I hate my life. Now I have to wait til Tuesday (Australia) to play, while the bastards on my friends list are playing it right now.
EDIT:
But on that topic, holy crap Bungie! To do that is awesome Best studio evar, frankly.
I get called in to work for 2 hours and they give away 1,000 codes?
I hate my life. Now I have to wait til Tuesday (Australia) to play, while the bastards on my friends list are playing it right now.
EDIT:
But on that topic, holy crap Bungie! To do that is awesome
Best studio evar, frankly.Thagomizer
Member
The Librarian
Banned
The AR is far better than its Halo 3 counterpart; I should know. It's more accurate at a longer range, especially if you pump the trigger. It's far more useful in Reach than it is in Halo 3.Kenak said:
Awesome. Hopefully Bungie gets really creative and has the ability to add more permutations down the line, way past retail release. Maybe with each map pack, include a half dozen new shoulder pieces, helmets, and what not.Thagomizer said:
EDIT: Derp, meant to CnP that into my other post.
UltimaPooh
Member
Looking for some fun.
GT: Josef Redbeard.
GT: Josef Redbeard.
The Librarian
Banned
It was the same way in Halo 3....Kenak said:
OldJadedGamer
Banned
Was a button layout posted? I have so many controls in my head from so many different games right now I just want to see the layout.
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
Wow, using jetpack you can literally flag juggle better than you currently can in Halo 3. Had someone on my team a few games back capture the flag almost as soon as the round began. I thought that they made changes to prevent this kind of thing. :lol
Also just for giggles since this thread moves so fast heres a list of ideas from the last couple of pages that people have talked about. Of course this doesn't mean that they're any good but its nice to have things in one place no? Feel free to add you own.
Minor things that GAF would like to see in Reach that do not have to do with gameplay and graphics.
-Darker aiming reticles, the games bloom effects tend to eat the hud.
-Audio effect for when you get a kill
-Audio effect for when your armor ability has recharged.
-Display commendation progress somewhere in game.
Also just for giggles since this thread moves so fast heres a list of ideas from the last couple of pages that people have talked about. Of course this doesn't mean that they're any good but its nice to have things in one place no? Feel free to add you own.
Minor things that GAF would like to see in Reach that do not have to do with gameplay and graphics.
-Darker aiming reticles, the games bloom effects tend to eat the hud.
-Audio effect for when you get a kill
-Audio effect for when your armor ability has recharged.
-Display commendation progress somewhere in game.
OldJadedGamer
Banned
Pankaks said:
Why didn't I see them in the game? Weird, I must have been drunk. Oh... and I've been away from Halo since 3 but lol at the press to talk. I totally forgot about that. Now back to the beta.
Was just playing a round of SWAT. Game is about half way done, and then the game lags (goes to the dark screen where it displays all the players). Game starts back up again, I get a kill, and it gives me the First Strike medal.
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/GameStats.aspx?gameid=64346&player=TheGuyBhindYou
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/GameStats.aspx?gameid=64346&player=TheGuyBhindYou
Wu-Gambino
Banned
Some of you guys said that Invasion mode is coming on Monday
but on the front page it says next Friday. Anyone know when its really out?
but on the front page it says next Friday. Anyone know when its really out?
rollingstart
Banned
Y2Kev said:
seriously
I suck big time