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Halo: Reach Beta Thread
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Playlist data pending download? 
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Diablohead
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Havok said:P.S. Slayer Pro is the best, stop whining
I was trying to see if I could play with the guys in my party chat. Except every time I joined his game it would say servers unavailable. I want to play all the noobsTommyT said:
. That first game we played was pretty sweet. Except for the fact that you stole my hammer :lolbrain_stew
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I'm surprised to see so many complaints about the graphics, I mean this is without doubt the most technologically impressive game on the 360 and visually its the only game on the system that can compete with the PS3's best. I can understand people not being a fan of the ghosting artefacts caused by the temporal antialiasing but they're really not something that I notice all that much and the really nice amount of aa it brings to the table makes it a worthwile trade off imo. Its something Bungie could easily just leave as an option in the final iteration and I hope that's something they do as I'd like to see it stay, personally.
The big game changers visually are the object based motion blur (which is always welcome) a really nice and subtle but artefact free SSAO implementation and a huge increase in the nuber of dynamic lights, oh and lets not forget the massive leap in generatl image quality (nice increase in resolution + decent texture filtering + an aa solution) as well. I was expecting either effects or image quality to increase, not both. Oh, and then there's the much better texturing and modelling, and with the better image quality you can appreciate these improvements. I said it earlier in the thread but this is a generational leap. Halo 3 was Bungie phoning it in, there can be denying that now, I always assumed it was the case but Reach is the indisputable evidence. Can't wait to see what they can do on PC now!
The big game changers visually are the object based motion blur (which is always welcome) a really nice and subtle but artefact free SSAO implementation and a huge increase in the nuber of dynamic lights, oh and lets not forget the massive leap in generatl image quality (nice increase in resolution + decent texture filtering + an aa solution) as well. I was expecting either effects or image quality to increase, not both. Oh, and then there's the much better texturing and modelling, and with the better image quality you can appreciate these improvements. I said it earlier in the thread but this is a generational leap. Halo 3 was Bungie phoning it in, there can be denying that now, I always assumed it was the case but Reach is the indisputable evidence. Can't wait to see what they can do on PC now!
So, I finally was allowed to download the Beta, which took about 50 minutes to accomplish.
Then on the matchmaking screen it continuously said it was "loading playlist." I gave it five minutes then backed out and went back into that screen at that point, it straight-up told me the Reach servers aren't available and I should try again later.
For goodness freaking sakes, Bungie, you really don't want me to play your beta, do you?
Then on the matchmaking screen it continuously said it was "loading playlist." I gave it five minutes then backed out and went back into that screen at that point, it straight-up told me the Reach servers aren't available and I should try again later.
For goodness freaking sakes, Bungie, you really don't want me to play your beta, do you?
2 Minutes Turkish
Banned
System doesn't log all my games on.
I've played more than 4 games, but it still says I've only played 4 games. Weird.
I've played more than 4 games, but it still says I've only played 4 games. Weird.
brain_stew said:I'm surprised to see so many complaints about the graphics, I mean this is without doubt the most technologically impressive game on the 360 and visually its the only game on the system that can compete with the PS3's best. I can understand people not being a fan of the ghosting artefacts caused by the temporal antialiasing but they're really not something that I notice all that much and the really nice amount of aa it brings to the table makes it a worthwile trade off imo. Its something Bungie could easily just leave as an option in the final iteration and I hope that's something they do as I'd like to see it stay, personally.
The big game changers visually are the object based motion blur (which is always welcome) a really nice and subtle but artefact free SSAO implementation and a huge increase in the nuber of dynamic lights, oh and lets not forget the massive leap in generatl image quality (nice increase in resolution + decent texture filtering + an aa solution) as well. I was expecting either effects or image quality to increase, not both. Oh, and then there's the much better texturing and modelling, and with the better image quality you can appreciate these improvements. I said it earlier in the thread but this is a generational leap. Halo 3 was Bungie phoning it in, there can be denying that now, I always assumed it was the case but Reach is the indisputable evidence. Can't wait to see what they can do on PC now!
I don't see it personally, but because I know that you know your shit - I'm just going to agree that Reach looks miles better than Halo 3 :lol
I guess I need screenshot comparisons or something.
Was actually able to get a game in. However, 4 people lagged out of the pre-game lobby. 1 flag CTF. Me against 3 people. SOOOO MUCH FUN!!!...yea not really. Cock sucker with sprint and hammer thinks he's good. No simultaneous beatdown on that though huh? I wasn't able to start a game after that though. I'm just going to wait until tomorrow to play. I might just go out and get Super Street Fighter IV. Meh, we'll see.
Enjoy the beta to those just getting in!
Enjoy the beta to those just getting in!
Thagomizer
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brain_stew said:I'm surprised to see so many complaints about the graphics, I mean this is without doubt the most technologically impressive game on the 360 and visually its the only game on the system that can compete with the PS3's best. I can understand people not being a fan of the ghosting artefacts caused by the temporal antialiasing but they're really not something that I notice all that much and the really nice amount of aa it brings to the table makes it a worthwile trade off imo. Its something Bungie could easily just leave as an option in the final iteration and I hope that's something they do as I'd like to see it stay, personally.
The big game changers visually are the object based motion blur (which is always welcome) a really nice and subtle but artefact free SSAO implementation and a huge increase in the nuber of dynamic lights, oh and lets not forget the massive leap in generatl image quality (nice increase in resolution + decent texture filtering + an aa solution) as well. I was expecting either effects or image quality to increase, not both. Oh, and then there's the much better texturing and modelling, and with the better image quality you can appreciate these improvements. I said it earlier in the thread but this is a generational leap. Halo 3 was Bungie phoning it in, there can be denying that now, I always assumed it was the case but Reach is the indisputable evidence. Can't wait to see what they can do on PC now!
Prophet Steve
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Go play Halo 3, that will be enough.WJD said:
brain_stew
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LosDaddie said:
No, there's really not. Reident Evil 5 is probably the only game I could imagine someone making this argument for. Everything else? Not so much. Uncharted 2, Killzone 2 and now Reach are a genuine step above your top tier multiplats.
Devil Theory
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:lol :lol :lol :lolbrain_stew said:
For emblems, I'm pretty sure
that they are going to bring back a lot more emblems for the retail release, and that they didn't include all of them in the beta for whatever reason.
I mean, the third emblem (the blue one) here seems like it'll be in the game, but it's not in the beta.
Plus, this update shows emblems like Marathon, Capsule, and others that aren't in the beta. I think they're safe.
(and here comes ManCannon/urk/lukems to crush my dreams :lol )
hoping and praying
I mean, the third emblem (the blue one) here seems like it'll be in the game, but it's not in the beta.
Plus, this update shows emblems like Marathon, Capsule, and others that aren't in the beta. I think they're safe.
(and here comes ManCannon/urk/lukems to crush my dreams :lol )
brain_stew
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WJD said:
I don't know why it'd be hard to see!? Literally everything has improved. Number of dynamic light source, texturing, modelling, environment poly count, shadow filtering, ssao, motion blur, resolution, aa, texture filtering, post processing, particles, transparency effects, they've all seen a nice bump. Maybe you don't notice one effect by itself (though the bump in resolution and the better texture filtering are difficult to miss, as is the object based motion blur) but collectively they have a huge impact, and really set the game apart from its (frankly disapointing) prequel.
All the things Halo 3 did well are still there as well ofcourse, the 4 player split mode (with online and a steady framerate), the lack of tearing, the HDR lighting, the recorded movies and the skyboxes but everything else is just flat out better (ghosting aside, but that's a tradeoff like I said and one I'm happy to back).
Joel Was Right
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WTF just happened.
Plat SWAT, 9/10 deaths are people getting one shot headshots on me with pistols and DRM's. How is this possible? Literally every death is by a one shot headshot
Plat SWAT, 9/10 deaths are people getting one shot headshots on me with pistols and DRM's. How is this possible? Literally every death is by a one shot headshot
Net_Wrecker
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My Beta is completely broken. I tried switching over to the Arena, and it's just loading forever. I can't even switch back because it's loading.
Sucks.
Sucks.
The Lamonster
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Never played Swat before?Meus Renaissance said:
The Librarian
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Joke post?Meus Renaissance said:
Diablohead
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Erm the credits I just earned from an arena match, instead of adding it subtracted it from my cR bar
Just got through a couple more Arena games and I've been dominating. However, doesn't look like any of the games are showing up in my service record and I've yet to receive a daily rating (played 5 or 6 now, been around 1625-1675 my last couple). Do you think these games will be counted once the servers get back up to par?
brain_stew
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Prophet Steve said:
Actually this is the answer I should have gave! :lol
As for MW2 matching up!? :lol I can only assume its a joke, I mean, really now, lets not act silly, this route leads to people giving COD4 the "best graphics" award over Crysis. GOW3, yes I should have included that, I just forgot to mention it.
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
So...I can't play anything. haha I got to play one game of Arena and now nothing will load. Anyone know what's up? Some people are saying to download through ODST now but I really don't want to. I like booting from my dash.