Halo: Reach |OT3| This Thread is Not a Natural Formation
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Squall ASF
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I've been meaning to ask, how many of you guys get on later evening? It seems like most of Halogaf are either students or work part time as everyone seems to play during the day...
Nutters, you're usually on at night so I'm down to play with you consistantly if you need another rifle on your team
Probably won't be on for the holidays but I'll be on tonight and probably back in action come Sunday.
Nutters, you're usually on at night so I'm down to play with you consistantly if you need another rifle on your team
Probably won't be on for the holidays but I'll be on tonight and probably back in action come Sunday.Hydranockz
Member
Wow that lag was terrible. I will play anything now, so pop me an invite for whatever ye need me for haha.
We're negative on these boards, but that's because we play it every goddam day.The Antitype said:Wow, so much negativity about Reach in here.
I don't think I've been this addicted to Halo since the daily Halo:CE LANs my buddies and I had in college.
I love this game. I've been coming around to almost all the maps, and now that I've started going into matchmaking with groups its SO much better.
I played Elite Slayer on Tempest yesterday, fucking ROCKED.
I'm usually on anytime between 4PM EST to 1 AM EST (obviously not all those hours), although I'm home for break till Monday. Would be down to play with more of you guys.
lol - but that was the problem - I played a game today, because you shamed me into it.GhaleonEB said:I've never run into that in regular Firefight, just the Gold Elites in Mythic Attack (though I know you haven't run into them).
(It was hard.)
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Squall ASF said:I've been meaning to ask, how many of you guys get on later evening? It seems like most of Halogaf are either students or work part time as everyone seems to play during the day...
Nutters, you're usually on at night so I'm down to play with you consistantly if you need another rifle on your team
Both, but I'm an adult in school with a wife and kid, so my time is hit and miss, will only get worse when I actually get a law enforcement job.
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
7k cR left until I hit General.
Need to savor this moment.
edit: Also, the cR distribution depending on the game-mode needs to be adjusted. I get 4.5k cR per FireFight game at minimum without completing any challenges, but if I play a full BTB game, I only get around 2k. Multiplayer is 'harder' than FireFight, so why not award more cR for multiplayer matchmaking?
Need to savor this moment.
edit: Also, the cR distribution depending on the game-mode needs to be adjusted. I get 4.5k cR per FireFight game at minimum without completing any challenges, but if I play a full BTB game, I only get around 2k. Multiplayer is 'harder' than FireFight, so why not award more cR for multiplayer matchmaking?
Neuromancer
Member
:lolkylej said:
NullPointer
Member
I love the longer firefights. But yeah, I can't stand those brutes with concussion rifle spam. There is so little time to react to one of those barrages.xxjuicesxx said:
I hope they do continue to tweak the firefight playlist though, both for those who want quicker matches, and those who want some added difficulty. Generator Defense and Versus are still salvageable as game types if they experiment more with the settings.
(Also, one wish: Give us Reach versions of the ODST firefight maps. That'd be fucking incredible)
Guys I have some nice Christmas money and I was hoping to upgrade my audio situation with it, my question was to those that can help, are the Astro A40's really worth the price tag?
If so then I'll probably go for them because I'm at University so I can't make too much noise for my neighbours and housemates but I want to experience surround sound whilst playing my games. Not to mention I'm a big watcher of MLG so the Astro's just seem like a natural solution to my problem.
So to those who own them, what is the sound quality like and what is the voice communication like considering everything is coming out of the same speakers?
If so then I'll probably go for them because I'm at University so I can't make too much noise for my neighbours and housemates but I want to experience surround sound whilst playing my games. Not to mention I'm a big watcher of MLG so the Astro's just seem like a natural solution to my problem.
So to those who own them, what is the sound quality like and what is the voice communication like considering everything is coming out of the same speakers?
LosDaddie said:
All I did was press "transfer all content" and everything worked perfectly. The only stuff you have to do manually again is stuff like netflix, twitter, facebook, etc. Basically anything that requires a confirmation code and/or password (this includes networking since you have a new serial number)
For example, I played peggle no problem after I finished up recovering my xbl account.
Anyway, I may be getting on real soon. Feel free to add me now and hit me up later, I have some room on my friends list. B 2 DA OOTIES
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Arnie said:
I love my A40s, I had TrittonAXpros and the A40s are much better.
Wow, sometimes Firefight works out.
Two challenges (Weekly Ride the Wave and Daily A Friend in Need) completed, plus one commendation (In Command) bumped up to silver = 11k game.
Not to mention a Triple Double and a Sidekick medal (I don't get many of either of those).
I think I'm done for the night. :lol
Two challenges (Weekly Ride the Wave and Daily A Friend in Need) completed, plus one commendation (In Command) bumped up to silver = 11k game.
Not to mention a Triple Double and a Sidekick medal (I don't get many of either of those).
I think I'm done for the night. :lol
I'm really tempted to pick a pair up over Christmas. might check out some reviews, the only thing I'm worried about is the voice quality, both receiving and sending. I also wonder how good the surround sound is on them compared to a non-headphone surround sound setup.Alienshogun said:
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Arnie said:
It's fantastic, I used to game with regular home theater surround sound. I much prefer headphone surround, and with my Astros I can tell exactly where people are, I could do the same with my tritton AXpros, but Astros sound better since they don't use 4 speakers in each can. Voice on the Astros is amazing, it sounds fantastic, and the mic sounds good, it's super sensitive though so I actually have my mic straight up when playing.
this is great news, I was worried my voice might be too quiet coming from my current official wireless mic that's quite honestly pretty terrible. I'm also buoyed by the fact the voices are clear to here, I was concerned it would be drowned out by all the game volume. definitely going to pick up a pair of these, it's time I upgraded, going to go for the MLG editions.Alienshogun said:
p.s. sorry for my sloppy capitalisation, posting on an iPad.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Arnie said:
Nah, those wireless mics are horrid for picking up voice, the Astros work awesome, almost too good.
Astros actually have a general volume and a voice dial, as you turn up the voice dial it transfers more voice over game volume, so between the two dials you can get the perfect setup.
If more people had better mics I could turn down my voice dial.
I went for the Green BXRs, and made custom tags, but that's another story all together. :lol
Another note, their customer service is amazing, and if you have twitter follow them, they will answer any questions you have and help with any issues, and the packaging is out of this world, like better than Oakley Glasses quality boxing.
Here's some kid unboxing if you wanna check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHNs6refVpk
Neuromancer
Member
They're awesome, I have them with the A40's and the wireless mixamp and am very, very happy. Sound is fine in chatting, there's a dial that lets you change the mix between game and voice volume.Arnie said:
The bass and directional sound are amazing. Agree with everything Alienshogun said. Even the boxes kick ass. Sure its expensive but I think you really do get what you pay for, in this case.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Neuromancer said:
Yep, plus you can get a pair of these made to make it official. :lol
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
GhaleonEB said:
I got the challenge by doing just that, actually. I just loaded up the "1M in 10 minutes" gametype on Corvette and sat there killing Elites over and over until I got the challenge.
Neuromancer
Member
Haha cool. :lolAlienshogun said:Yep, plus you can get a pair of these made to make it official. :lol
Mine are boring black. How much do custom tags cost anyway?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Neuromancer said:
25 I think, you get 3.
Neuromancer
Member
Oh that's not bad at all. I like the one that looks like it has a bullet hole in it.
thanks guys, just had a quick browse and am now fully committed to buying them. I can get the new wireless mix amp too for the same price if I order soon, which I intend to. those speaker tags are boss, although I think I'm going to stick to the MLG logo for maximum hipster effect. the one thing I need is a genuinely good audio solution for competitive gaming in a shared, noise unfriendly environment, it's almost like Astro read my mind and made the audio systems accordingly to suit my wants and needs. the positive feedback about the customer service is a great bonus to and makes me feel extra sure about throwing down £190 for these babies.
igoturpistola watch out, I'm coming for you, I can hear your footsteps.
igoturpistola watch out, I'm coming for you, I can hear your footsteps.
Hmmm. She was in a custom Firefight game just now and it was darkened out in the pause menu Challenge listing, saying it could not be done in that mode.Domino Theory said:
Edit: she had the difficulty set to Easy. Challenges have to be done on Normal or harder, of course. Whoops!
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Sorry if I'm ignoring any invites, just playing with some clannies right now. They were on halo earlier and I was soaking in their BK skill level.
http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/gamestats.aspx?gameid=385378516&player=AlienShogun
Felt so good. :lol
He means the custom tag with a bullet hole through it, not the one I'm displaying.
http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/gamestats.aspx?gameid=385378516&player=AlienShogun
Felt so good. :lol
LAUGHTREY said:
He means the custom tag with a bullet hole through it, not the one I'm displaying.
Miggytronz
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ZayneH said:
FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
NullPointer
Member
GOD DAMN do I love firefight. Stating the obvious sure, but its just always a great time, even when I'm sure it won't.
Standard, Rocketfight, Sniperfight, 4 players, 2 players, solo, it doesn't matter. Even better when challenges sweeten the pot.
Did I mention I love Firefight?
Standard, Rocketfight, Sniperfight, 4 players, 2 players, solo, it doesn't matter. Even better when challenges sweeten the pot.
Did I mention I love Firefight?
xxjuicesxx
Member
Everyone should take a minute to relive the last page before the H3 thread was closed:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=187715&page=2023&highlight=halo
So good. :lol
1750cR
More than a Handful
Kill 77 enemies in multiplayer Matchmaking.
2000cR
A Great Friend
Earn 15 assists today in multiplayer Matchmaking.
1000cR
Light Fuse, Run Away
Kill 4 enemies with grenades in a multiplayer Matchmaking game.
2000cR
I Need Some Ammo
Complete a Campaign mission on Heroic or harder with the Famine Skull on.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=187715&page=2023&highlight=halo
So good. :lol
1750cR
More than a Handful
Kill 77 enemies in multiplayer Matchmaking.
2000cR
A Great Friend
Earn 15 assists today in multiplayer Matchmaking.
1000cR
Light Fuse, Run Away
Kill 4 enemies with grenades in a multiplayer Matchmaking game.
2000cR
I Need Some Ammo
Complete a Campaign mission on Heroic or harder with the Famine Skull on.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
xxjuicesxx said:
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
GhaleonEB said:
:lol :lol :lol :lol
CrazedArabMan
Member
xxjuicesxx said:
Man, everyone was going off on dax on that last page (myself included) :lol
Seems I made a cameo on the last page too, having a dig at Dax, sorry Dax.
Just finished the campaign on Legendary, it really is the best Halo campaign ever, without a doubt. It does everything CE did and more, the ending is absolutely perfect too. What a game, bravo Bungie, you bowed out in style. My game of the year.
Oh and fuck that Mac Cannon segment.
P.S. Just ordered my white wireless MLG A40 Audio System.
Just finished the campaign on Legendary, it really is the best Halo campaign ever, without a doubt. It does everything CE did and more, the ending is absolutely perfect too. What a game, bravo Bungie, you bowed out in style. My game of the year.
Oh and fuck that Mac Cannon segment.
P.S. Just ordered my white wireless MLG A40 Audio System.