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[ElRenoRaven]

In this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGc-BKUTkTA

Shouldn't the pistol's reticule expand when he whips it out?

No but the little lines should move inward from an outward position. Just checked to be sure. They don't do that in the video. However you will notice there is no reticule at all at first. So who knows.

 

[Reagan's BR]

No but the little lines should move inward from an outward position. Just checked to be sure. They don't do that in the video. However you will notice there is no reticule at all at first. So who knows.

Isn't that because he swaps while sprinting?

 

[Striker]

Beaver Creek looks oustanding. However, what's with the Sword in the middle? Somebody said a Shotgun in each base? Do NOT want. It already spells overkill with a Rocket in the middle.

Assuming the Classic playlist will not have all those but even then, wtf.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Isn't that because he swaps while sprinting?

Beats me. I avoid armor abilities unless i have to use them and then I go with the greatest one known to man Armorlock. lol

*EDIT*

Ok spawned a sprint AA and checked. That would explain it. If he was sprinting and switched while sprinting it would reduce while reticule was disappeared and when he came out of sprint it would be reduced already. So there you go.

Also double checked and timed it. When I switched right before coming out of sprint you could see the reticule still retracting. So yea nothing to see there at all.

 

[ncsuDuncan]

Also, I have no clue whether I should get Battlefield for PC or 360. hmmm

I've never bought a Battlefield game for console and I don't think I ever will. The same goes for Valve games.

I'm getting BF3 for PC day 1.

It's going to be interesting when Bungie returns as a multiplatform developer. I'll obviously get any 360 version over PS3, but if Bungie ever adds an in-house PC version to the lineup the choice might be more difficult.

 

[Stinkles]

cross posting from the MLG thread - just clarified something there:

Does this mean we could save the gametype from our recent played list and still have the same settings in custom games (like with the camo fix)?




Yes. Absolutely. The TU will NOT give users discrete control over specific granular elements, but you can simply save the new elements from Matchmade types and use them as a the basis for your own customs. It's not ideal (adding a new UI layer was out of scope) but it won't take more than ten minutes of browsing to get all the stuff you want/need. And we'll constantly be populating Matchmaking lists with updated stuff.

String names and descriptions can identify what changes are "in" a variant.

 

[CyReN]

Hope your enjoying it over there Frankie

 

[ElRenoRaven]

cross posting from the MLG thread - just clarified something there:

Very interesting. Hopefully you guys will supply maybe some links in a weekly bulletin or something to make them easy to find.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Very interesting. Hopefully you guys will supply maybe some links in a weekly bulletin or something to make them easy to find.

Yeah, probably one Pro account could hold the variants with most of the options. I miss Bungie Favorites, that didn't get implemented in Reach did it?

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Yeah, probably one Pro account could hold the variants with most of the options. I miss Bungie Favorites, that didn't get implemented in Reach did it?

Nope. I would have loved a refined version of that too. Would have made it easier to find some of the better stuff out there.

 

[Tawpgun]

cross posting from the MLG thread - just clarified something there:

Good to hear. So after people posting stuff like the .map problem and shit....

I doubt you will answer this but...

Lets say HYPOTHETICALLY bloom is removed from Classic ++ gametypes. Would it be possible to save that gametype and play bloomless powerhouse or forge world games?


If there are some aspects of the classic ++ playlist that can't be transfered to old maps I sure hope there is a secret forgeworld hiding outside one of the Anni maps.

 

[The Real Napsta]

In one of the videos he uses AR to kill someone and bloom is clearly there. This isn't footage of the TU game.

Why would they get rid of AR bloom? It's working correctly on that weapon and it would be broken without it.

 

[lybertyboy]

Yeah, probably one Pro account could hold the variants with most of the options. I miss Bungie Favorites, that didn't get implemented in Reach did it?

One tag to rule them all.

http://live.xbox.com/en-US/MyXbox/Profile?Gamertag=HaloWaypoint

 

[Gabotron ES]

cross posting from the MLG thread - just clarified something there:

B-but bloom is in the .map files, 8 GB update blah blah blah... amazing!!

I might go back to play Reach right now, so much hype.

Also, HaloGAF bloomless customs edition confirmed

 

[BigShow36]

If I remember correctly it was the designer's first time working on a mp map. It doesn't play well in CE or in the Reach Classic playlist so I don't know why its being remade.

Oh boy...

 

[Stinkles]

If there are some aspects of the classic ++ playlist that can't be transfered to old maps I sure hope there is a secret forgeworld hiding outside one of the Anni maps.

The TU applies to all Reach code. Not just the new maps. Changes for new maps could be used in old maps.

 

[Tawpgun]

B-but bloom is in the .map files, 8 GB update blah blah blah... amazing!!

I might go back to play Reach right now, so much hype.

Also, HaloGAF bloomless customs edition confirmed

Someone save the gametype onto a USB stick at PAX. I don't even know if thats physically possible, but do it anyway

The TU applies to all Reach code. Not just the new maps. Changes for new maps could be used in old maps.

I hope you're happy now Frankie. You basically guaranteed me failing my first semester of college. <3

 

[Tashi]

Frankie, you probably can't answer this but I have a very serious question. With the TU, if I wanted make it so that with the DMR, the bloom takes a second or 2 longer to reset, can I do that? One of my main issues with Reach is that you can shoot your gun so fast, you don't have to aim at all. I'd like to really just slow the game down to allow the better players to win. Thanks bro!

 

[Karl2177]

The TU applies to all Reach code. Not just the new maps. Changes for new maps could be used in old maps.

Am excite.

 

[ncsuDuncan]

B-but bloom is in the .map files, 8 GB update blah blah blah... amazing!!

I might go back to play Reach right now, so much hype.

Also, HaloGAF bloomless customs edition confirmed

- We still have absolutely no confirmation of bloom removal.

Sure, there have been some very vague hints, but no solid evidence anywhere.

- We have no confirmation that the Classic gametypes will work on normal Reach maps.

For all we know trying to play "Classic ++ Slayer" on Countdown will result in "this map is not compatible with this gametype".

Uh, nevermind. Awesome.

 

[GhaleonEB]

One tag to rule them all.

http://live.xbox.com/en-US/MyXbox/Profile?Gamertag=HaloWaypoint

That dude has barely played any matchmaking. Oh teh noes.

On that note - anyone know how I re-link xbox.com to my new Xbox? When I queue up content from Marketplace there, on the Xbox it tells me it's associated with my other (dead) system.

Am excite.

Given the distribution method - downloading game types to gain access to the options/settings - it looks like they're being rolled out at the game type level, similar to how the updated game types that Jeremiah's team rolled out were introduced (Speedflag, etc.)

Can we has PAX time now?

 

[Stinkles]

Someone save the gametype onto a USB stick at PAX. I don't even know if thats physically possible, but do it anyway

Won't work, devkit code is incompatible with retail. Just saving someone the humiliation of being thrown out of PAX by a husky but vigilant nerd.

 

[Homeboyd]

The TU applies to all Reach code. Not just the new maps. Changes for new maps could be used in old maps.

And the secret forge world?

 

[wwm0nkey]

- We still have absolutely no confirmation of bloom removal.

Sure, there have been some very vague hints, but no solid evidence anywhere.

- We have no confirmation that the Classic gametypes will work on normal Reach maps.

For all we know trying to play "Classic ++ Slayer" on Countdown will result in "this map is not compatible with this gametype".

Actually we do on that one lol

 

[ElRenoRaven]

The TU applies to all Reach code. Not just the new maps. Changes for new maps could be used in old maps.

OMG. OMG. OMG. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH

 

[wwm0nkey]

Frankie how big is the TU currently? I am going to guess around 4MB or something along those lines

 

[Tawpgun]

Won't work, devkit code is incompatible with retail. Just saving someone the humiliation of being thrown out of PAX by a husky but vigilant nerd.

Awww...

Can't wait for impressions and videos from Halofest!

 

[Tashi]

On a serious note, I'm pulling for Bloom to stay. Just wait another year until Halo 4 if you don't want bloom. I don't want it to be changed so drastically.

Edit: hopefully the TU is small, I have only 40mb left on my HDD lol

 

[GhaleonEB]

On a serious note, I'm pulling for Bloom to stay. Just wait another year until Halo 4 if you don't want bloom. I don't want it to be changed so drastically.

Parallel playlists, baby.

 

[thezerofire]

hype levels approaching maximum

 

[Tawpgun]

On a serious note, I'm pulling for Bloom to stay. Just wait another year until Halo 4 if you don't want bloom. I don't want it to be changed so drastically.

Bro, it's only for certain playlists. Regular Reach, oh who am I kidding, MLG isn't going to change. At least nothing HUGE.

 

[wwm0nkey]

On a serious note, I'm pulling for Bloom to stay. Just wait another year until Halo 4 if you don't want bloom. I don't want it to be changed so drastically.

Edit: hopefully the TU is small, I have only 40mb left on my HDD lol

Well with the classic setting we kind of need bloom gone for it to fell like Halo CE lol

 

[feel]

Actually we do on that one lol

Not possible.



edit-

On a serious note, I'm pulling for Bloom to stay. Just wait another year until Halo 4 if you don't want bloom. I don't want it to be changed so drastically.

It will stay in regular playlists and gone from a bunch of new ones.

 

[Deleted member 21120]

The TU applies to all Reach code. Not just the new maps. Changes for new maps could be used in old maps.

that's impossible, 12TB of .map files, etc.

 

[Tashi]

Parallel playlists, baby.

So double the playlists and split the community bloom vs non bloom? Ugh, sounds like a nightmare. Either way, I'm commited to MLG with these events coming up and whatever they choose, I'm playing. I'm just hoping bloom stays in.

 

[GhaleonEB]

So double the playlists and split the community bloom vs nom bloom? Ugh, sounds like a nightmare. Either way, I'm commited to MLG with these events coming up and whatever they choose, I'm playing. I'm just hoping bloom stays in.

Frankie addressed this previously. The playlists won't be doubling, but changes large and small introduced in a set of playlists alongside some consolidation among the existing playlists. The mix will change as time goes on, depending on how the player base moves between the playlists.

 

[Tawpgun]

So double the playlists and split the community bloom vs non bloom? Ugh, sounds like a nightmare. Either way, I'm commited to MLG with these events coming up and whatever they choose, I'm playing. I'm just hoping bloom stays in.

No, No, No.

They're going to PROBABLY remove Team Classic, and put in like 1-3 classic ++ playlists. Speculation, but that's what I'm expecting.

 

[Bregmann Roche]

Who's predicting a mid september release for the TU?

One year to the day would be great. Also whoever suggested the multiple weeklies is a genius. So excited for CEA.

 

[Gabotron ES]

Won't work, devkit code is incompatible with retail. Just saving someone the humiliation of being thrown out of PAX by a husky but vigilant nerd.

So we just have to steal the dev kit unit, great!
Hopefully we find something like Halo4beta.exe in it.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Who's predicting a mid september release for the TU?

One year to the day would be great. Also whoever suggested the multiple weeklies is a genius. So excited for CEA.

Im going with September 15th for the TU

 

[Tashi]

Frankie addressed this previously. The playlists won't be doubling, but changes large and small introduced in a set of playlists alongside some consolidation among the existing playlists. The mix will change as time goes on, depending on how the player base moves between the playlists.

Ah ok so one will die off. Ok so if I can be greedy and selfish for a second, I like the way Reach is. If a bloomless mode is introduced and MLG implements I'll be a sad sad person. I'll have to adjust though.

 

[Homeboyd]

Who's predicting a mid september release for the TU?

One year to the day would be great. Also whoever suggested the multiple weeklies is a genius. So excited for CEA.

A-thank you.

 

[lybertyboy]

So we just have to steal the dev kit unit, great!
Hopefully we find something like Halo4beta.exe in it.

Don't make me release the hounds.

Spoiler

Please make me release the hounds.

 

[The Real Napsta]

Every time you complain about something you know can be changed at the press of a button, I will adopt a kitten, I will take it home, I will give it a bowl of milk, I will name it "Overkill_VR" and then I will punch it in its adorable little kitten throat. And it will be your fault.

Hahahahaha Frankie you are killing me. Bravo.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Don't make me release the hounds.

Spoiler

Please make me release the hounds.

I kind of want to see Gabotron being chased by dogs, release them even if he doesn't do anything >

 

[GhaleonEB]

A-thank you.

I woke up thinking about this. A MP weekly every week alongside alternating FF and Campaign Challenges. Though given UI changes were out of scope I can't imagine that would get in.

 

[HiredN00bs]

So double the playlists and split the community bloom vs non bloom? Ugh, sounds like a nightmare.

More like replace the classic/dlc playlists with newer classic/dlc playlists. One way or the other, default Reach settings will be available and prevalent. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[heckfu]

I dont want to live in a world with classic maps and armor abilities. Damnation played such a specific way without having the aid of on-demand invisibility or jetpacking to get to certain spaces. Not saying I don't want to re-learn...I'm saying I won't.

 

[Homeboyd]

I dont want to live in a world with classic maps and armor abilities. Damnation played such a specific way without having the aid of on-demand invisibility or jetpacking to get to certain spaces. Not saying I don't want to re-learn...I'm saying I won't.

You will have the option to play both versions. If you don't want the AA's, play the new classic playlist.

 

[squidhands]

I woke up thinking about this. A MP weekly every week alongside alternating FF and Campaign Challenges. Though given UI changes were out of scope I can't imagine that would get in.

Would that mean no new challenges? If so... :-(