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Halo: Reach Beta Thread

had a couple of games in a row where I just completely destroyed. Exterminations, +22 k/d ratios etc. etc. Great game

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DO NOT MESS WITH ME SON
 
Holy crap, I just went 24 to 1 with the first death being before I got any kills, 1 more kill and I would have got an unfrickinbelieviable :lol

Also got a total of 7 assassinations
 
wwm0nkey said:
Holy crap, I just went 24 to 1 with the first death being before I got any kills, 1 more kill and I would have got an unfrickinbelieviable :lol

Also got a total of 7 assassinations
Wow nothing against you or your skill level, but with all of the ridiculous scores people have been posting lately, these kids must be waaaaay way worse than those that I played all weekend. This weekend, almost all the games I played were really competitive, all very close. Can't wait to drop some dong tonight.
 
As you rank up, do you earn less points per game? I was playing with a friend of mine 2 ranks lower and he was averaging 100 points per game and I about half that, even though we had similar post-game stats
 
Not fair, I just got game booted because of an accidental kill, well, actually my team mate was trying to betray me for the flag so he could cap it, I smacked him back the 2nd time he tried it (with the flag so he died) then got booted, we were winning too, idiot.

I know I know betrails = boot, but what a idiot, he was killing me, or trying at least, I kill him once and get the boot :(
 
Man said:
I have a Live Silver Account.

How do I use the 48Hour trial that came with Halo legends?

I try to redeem it but it tells me that the code is for another offer that is not available here.

Help?
Can anyone please help?
 
Can there be any doubt that Bungie included the toilets on the Powerhouse for one purpose and one purpose only? Machinima. Looking forward to the inevitable "light a match" Reach Machinima vids.
 
The Wise Old Man said:
Can there be any doubt that Bungie included the toilets on the Powerhouse for one purpose and one purpose only? Machinima. Looking forward to the inevitable "light a match" Reach Machinima vids.

Why do you think the "grenade launcher" is in the bathroom ;)
 
wwm0nkey said:
Holy crap, I just went 24 to 1 with the first death being before I got any kills, 1 more kill and I would have got an unfrickinbelieviable :lol

Also got a total of 7 assassinations

Camping swordbase lounge room with DMR, sprint, and shotgun is so fun. Covering the sniper alcove to lounge to lift room is a man's business.
 
Urgh, please tell me that in the final game I can avoid getting matched up with people all in party chat so no useful callouts can be made at all. If I select the "Chatty" type how does that include people I can't bloody hear?

Helping this would be seeing who else is in a party so I know if it's Gaffers or Friends of my friend - don't feel comfortable just barging in right now to have a nosey.
 
charsace said:
I think this game has the best texture work of any console game.

I also love it when people are blazing away with the ar running straight ahead while I take my sweet time with the pistol and destroy them. The ar is only good for circle strafing like it was back in the days of h1.

Second part yes, first part no.

BTW I just played a bit more, I loved playing Halo 3 much more...something about this just doesn't feel that great, hopefully some issues get fixed. This game just seems so noob friendly.
 
Can anyone direct me towards the rollout dates for game types? Anyone know these dates? When will we get to play invasion and overlook in team slayer? Or in general
 
akmcbroom said:
Can anyone direct me towards the rollout dates for game types? Anyone know these dates? When will we get to play invasion and overlook in team slayer? Or in general

Somewhere Ghaleon is crying
 
akmcbroom said:
Can anyone direct me towards the rollout dates for game types? Anyone know these dates? When will we get to play invasion and overlook in team slayer? Or in general

* Grab Bag - May 3
* Free For All - May 3
* Arena - May 3
* Invasion - May 7
* Network Test 1 - May 14
 
dread9 said:
Second part yes, first part no.

BTW I just played a bit more, I loved playing Halo 3 much more...something about this just doesn't feel that great, hopefully some issues get fixed. This game just seems so noob friendly.

What are the issues?


Not a Jellyfish said:
What does it mean when you have a shiny twinkle thingy in on your rank and/or your Arena daily ranking?

You have ranked up.
 
dread9 said:
Second part yes, first part no.

BTW I just played a bit more, I loved playing Halo 3 much more...something about this just doesn't feel that great, hopefully some issues get fixed. This game just seems so noob friendly.
wat
 
backflip10019 said:
Wow nothing against you or your skill level, but with all of the ridiculous scores people have been posting lately, these kids must be waaaaay way worse than those that I played all weekend. This weekend, almost all the games I played were really competitive, all very close. Can't wait to drop some dong tonight.
Yeah they where pretty bad
 
dread9 said:
Second part yes, first part no.

BTW I just played a bit more, I loved playing Halo 3 much more...something about this just doesn't feel that great, hopefully some issues get fixed. This game just seems so noob friendly.
Because there isn't a one size fits all weapon anymore?
 
TommyT said:
What are the issues?




You have ranked up.

For me its taking way too long to kill someone, theres a floaty feeling I get when jumping, grenades seem weird, and the graphics aren't all that great(but its a beta so I don't mind as much). Now this is my personal view of it, I love how some people get so defensive (in general) when im not forcing any opinions on anyone else.
 
Diablohead said:
Not fair, I just got game booted because of an accidental kill, well, actually my team mate was trying to betray me for the flag so he could cap it, I smacked him back the 2nd time he tried it (with the flag so he died) then got booted, we were winning too, idiot.

I know I know betrails = boot, but what a idiot, he was killing me, or trying at least, I kill him once and get the boot :(
Yah I betrayed a teammate after he stole the flag from me and scored (meaning the round was over) and I got booted out of the game. :( I was doing pretty good too.
 
Man said:
Can anyone please help?


Ahhh a PC Fanboy at the mercy of Halogaf. I like it :lol


Have you tried redeeming the code on both the 360 and on Xbox.com? If it doesn't work on both then it sounds like you are out of luck.
 
Cerrius said:
I feel so dirty using sprint and double melee.

It's so cheap.

And about the only way I can defend myself for crying out loud. I have as much melee kills as every other weapons combined, including grenades. :lol

I see you guys all hyped up about The Arena and your ranks and man do I wish I was 20 years younger. :lol

Get off my lawn!
 
dread9 said:
For me its taking way too long to kill someone, theres a floaty feeling I get when jumping, grenades seem weird, and the graphics aren't all that great(but its a beta so I don't mind as much). Now this is my personal view of it, I love how some people get so defensive (in general) when im not forcing any opinions on anyone else.

So you want your personal issues to get fixed but you're not trying to force them?
 
dread9 said:
BTW I just played a bit more, I loved playing Halo 3 much more...something about this just doesn't feel that great, hopefully some issues get fixed. This game just seems so noob friendly.

No way. The AR isn't any good past close/close-mid range, there are 4 semi auto weapons now in the DMR, Needle Rifle, Pistol, and Sniper, the grenades are more powerful, the Armor Abilities changes everything up, etc. etc. This is way harder to get into than Halo 3. Wait till the release when the MASSES get this game, and not just the hardcore Halo fans that bought ODST, and got the code online. I 'm willing to bet there will be tons of "I'm getting murdered" posts from the casual Halo fans.
 
I've said it several times, and I'll say it again...I'm in love with Halo all over again because of Reach. I really feel like combat is about who uses their head and skill better. You have to know how to use your weapons and abilities, and when. It's not about who shoots first, or who has the better weapon. When I take someone out with a great frag toss and a pistol headshot from halfway across the room it feels so satisfying.

Headed to the gym for a bit and going to pick up Halo: Uprising while I'm out.:D
 
dread9 said:
Second part yes, first part no.

BTW I just played a bit more, I loved playing Halo 3 much more...something about this just doesn't feel that great, hopefully some issues get fixed. This game just seems so noob friendly.
Wait, Reach is the noob friendly game, not Halo 3? Huhm...
 
Wow so my Arena match from yesterday was never recorded or put on Bnet. That freaking sucks, I did so good that game. I think I had 24 kills and only a few deaths. Damn you server jammers yesterday!
 
dread9 said:
For me its taking way too long to kill someone, theres a floaty feeling I get when jumping, grenades seem weird, and the graphics aren't all that great(but its a beta so I don't mind as much). Now this is my personal view of it, I love how some people get so defensive (in general) when im not forcing any opinions on anyone else.

If it's taking you too long to kill somebody how exactly can you then describe the game as noob friendly?

'' It's a game for Noobs............but I cant kill anybody'' :lol
 
dread9 said:
Yes, and this is a public forum so im expressing my views on the appropriate thread to continue what I hope is a balanced discussion of the game. Is that a problem dick?
You really got a "floaty feeling" while playing Reach? Just wondering, but did you ever play any of the other Halo games?

Because you don't float nearly as much in Reach as you do in the other games ... and personally, I don't like it.
 
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