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[The Real Napsta]

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.

Tashi, have you been playing Reach on LAN to practice?

 

[Homeboyd]

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

Yeah, I would harm an innocent human being for some new challenges.

 

[Havok]

Hahahahaha Frankie you are killing me. Bravo.

Overkill is also the guy who claims to have invented Classic settings for Reach and whined about not getting credit in the Optimatch forum on bnet, and I've seen him trolling people in YouTube comments for Halo videos. Guess he ran out of other places to embarrass himself.

 

[Reagan's BR]

The one thing that worries me is that everyone keeps saying that the core Reach experience will remain exactly the same. Well I'd like to play classic settings and new settings but some things in Reach do annoy me a bit. So will everything be exactly the same or will things be tweaked and tuned? It wouldn't stop Reach from being Reach it would just fine tune it.

For example: X is overpowered so X is toned down slightly in the TU.

Or will the title update be for classic settings only?

 

[Hypertrooper]

Don't make me release the hounds.

Spoiler

Please make me release the hounds.

Next week, sir. Next week I promise.

 

[ncsuDuncan]

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

This makes me hopeful for Classic ++ on Reflection.

I know it's heresy, but being able to play Reach's disc maps with Classic ++ settings doubles my excitement for the TU.

Granted, many of them will need some tweaking in Forge to accomodate gameplay without AAs, but it's nice to know that we won't be limited to just 6 maps. Especially since Forge World is included.

 

[Tha Robbertster]

Man, I can't wait to play these maps, they look absolutely gorgious!

OT question: Are avatars not loading for anyone else? Some do but most of them just don't show.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Overkill is also the guy who claims to have invented Classic settings for Reach and whined about not getting credit in the Optimatch forum on bnet, and I've seen him trolling people in YouTube comments for Halo videos. Guess he ran out of other places to embarrass himself.

His Optimatch rants were amazing, especially after Jeremiah smacked him down.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Overkill is also the guy who claims to have invented Classic settings for Reach and whined about not getting credit in the Optimatch forum on bnet, and I've seen him trolling people in YouTube comments for Halo videos. Guess he ran out of other places to embarrass himself.

crap someone grab that classic movement picture I posted in one of the other OTs!

 

[Tashi]

Tashi, have you been playing Reach on LAN to practice?

No, I have no where to LAN. I don't know of any good locals. I'll probably LAN a day before the event at the hotel.

 

[Homeboyd]

His Optimatch rants were amazing, especially after Jeremiah smacked him down.

Speaking of... Jerpie's gone MIA. Among others...

But yeah, I don't know if you know this... but.. I'm pretty much responsible for the classic revolution.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

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

Oh burn. Where there is a will there is a way good sir.

 

[Reagan's BR]

As soon as we know what Classic settings the TU will bring and what maps are in CEA we need to get working on making some Forge maps for the classic playlist and then beg for them to be put into matchmaking.

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.

I have always been a console gamer first. I think I'll end up getting BF for both systems. (My PS3 will get not be getting any love)

I think I'll end up getting the Limited Ed of Bungie's next game for my 360 and get the standard ed for my PC and PS3. I'm going broke.

OT question: Are avatars not loading for anyone else? Some do but most of them just don't show.

Works for me.

 

[Tashi]

Oh burn. Where there is a will there is a way good sir.

Sounds like a tag is in order for Fyrewulff

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Sounds like a tag is in order for Fyrewulff

I think so. lol

 

[Tha Robbertster]

Works for me.

Yeah, it seams a bit better now, but they still load very slow and some don't load at all. Maybe it's due the increased trafic since gamescom is happening atm.

 

[Hey You]

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.

Would be awesome if at the end of a Halofest panel "The title update is now available for halo Reach".

Also, these videos are getting me hyped. Throw all the Anniversary maps into the Premium playlists,remove regular/on disc maps = my new home (with Reach settings of course).

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Would be awesome if at the end of a Halofest panel "The title update is now available for halo Reach".

Shit we can dream but that won't happen.

 

[lybertyboy]

Would be awesome if at the end of a Halofest panel "The title update is now available for halo Reach".

Also, these videos are getting me hyped. Throw all the Anniversary maps into the Premium playlists,remove regular/on disc maps = my new home.

But then everyone at Halo Fest would be like FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.

 

[Hey You]

Shit we can dream but that won't happen.

I know

 

[Homeboyd]

But then everyone at Halo Fest would be like FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.

haha.. well announce it the last day!

 

[thezerofire]

Would be awesome if at the end of a Halofest panel "The title update is now available for halo Reach".

stop it stop it stop it I can't be this excited I'm at work

 

[GhaleonEB]

But then everyone at Halo Fest would be like FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.

Throw a few dozen Grunt plushies into the crowd, and then run.

 

[Gabotron ES]

I don't know if you guys are aware but I'm the starter of the whole spartan collage movement (which will be done tomorrow), if you want your spartan to appear this is your last chance.

P.S: We need an official HaloGAF Hype-O-Meter because holy crap...

 

[Reagan's BR]

But then everyone at Halo Fest would be like FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.

You announce it and then give everyone in the audience a free 360. Wait, I think that has been done before...

 

[Tawpgun]

Would be awesome if at the end of a Halofest panel "The title update is now available for halo Reach".

*Mass Exodus out of Halofest.*

Now all I need is this damn machinima contest to wrap up and announce the 5 finalists who are getting PAX tickets damnit.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Curious whether we'll see a collector's edition for CEA. Though that runs counter to the budget title status, I'm sure it would move some units if the content was good. Maybe Cortana's bust. Wait, I mean a bust of Cortana.

 

[Steelyuhas]

Hey a Shotgun, let me trade it for my Pistol and keep my AR.

WAT!

Horrifying.

I'd do the same, on that map.

Confirmed: Ghaleon has no Halo honor!

Beaver Creek looks amazing. The Reach version however, sword and shotguns in the bases is a terribad idea. I spied a grenade launcher as well, which is awesome, but how many power weapons does a map need lol.

Also, OT but Battlefield 3. OH MY GOD

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Throw a few dozen Grunt plushies into the crowd, and then run.

ROFLMAO. I could so see that too. OMG. That would be hilarious. They throw those up and then everyone looks up as they fall on ground and are dumbstruck for a second before they break out into full bore run after them.

 

[CyReN]

No, I have no where to LAN. I don't know of any good locals. I'll probably LAN a day before the event at the hotel.

Wait are you going to the MLG event next weekend?

 

[lybertyboy]

Beaver Creek looks amazing. I spied a grenade launcher as well, which is awesome, but how many power weapons does a map need lol.

No one map should have all that power...

Spoiler

weapon.

FAILTACULAR!!!!!

You saw nothing!

 

[Reagan's BR]

Curious whether we'll see a collector's edition for CEA.

I'm hoping for something like a tin case and dvd ala Halo 2. Or a tin case and art book.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

No one map should have all that power...

Spoiler

weapon.[/CODE]

Spoiler

FAILTACULAR!!!!!

You saw nothing!

Oh yes I did. Although I could certainly say I didn't for a small price. I'm thinking free Grunt Plushie shipped my way. lol

 

[Tashi]

Wait are you going to the MLG event next weekend?

Yes sir. I'll be there. I'll be at Orlando as well.

 

[Hypertrooper]

Curious whether we'll see a collector's edition for CEA. Though that runs counter to the budget title status, I'm sure it would move some units if the content was good. Maybe Cortana's bust. Wait, I mean a bust of Cortana.

Give me a neat steelbook, an artbook, making of disc or the soundtrack. It would be a day 0 buy.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

I'm hoping for something like a tin case and dvd ala Halo 2. Or a tin case and art book.

Having it be like the Halo 2 tin would be perfect. Not the ugly limited they did for Halo 3.

 

[CyReN]

Yes sir. I'll be there. I'll be at Orlando as well.

Nice, I'll be working at the event for Reach. I arrive mid afternoon on Thursday. If this is your first event I HIGHLY recommend split practice before, even with a friend that's not so good so you can get used to it. Check out this thread on MLG if it is your first event.

I'll PM you my number, love to finally meet someone off this site. If you have any questions or anything feel free to hit me up. I'll be lanning H1 at nights too.

 

[Hypertrooper]

Having it be like the Halo 2 tin would be perfect. Not the ugly limited they did for Halo 3.

My second Halo 3 disc is still crying :[

 

[Gabotron ES]

No one map should have all that power...

Spoiler

weapon.

Countdown called, it's for you!

 

[Risen]

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!

But there is almost no strafe... I don't see slowing it down as really changing things, this will give someone MORE time to adjust aim... so while as it is people can spam, reducing the time to kill and the length of time one has to hold good aim, slowing it down will allow more time to adjust, with no increased ability to strafe.

If you slow things down, lateral movement needs to increase, or I think it's a wash.

I know you've said in game in the past you don't mind bloom... but why is it you like it?

I mean I get having a 30/30 connection in NY with good latency, and not being affected by it much... thereby not really minding it; but even on LAN it doesn't appreciably increase any skill gap in good players - it only provides the chance that bad aim still results in a head shot, or that one can luck out on spamming at range.

 

[Reagan's BR]

Having it be like the Halo 2 tin would be perfect. Not the ugly limited they did for Halo 3.

It would be cool if it looked like the Halo 2 LE. The Halo O on the front and a picture of Chief on the back walking around on the Halo holding a AR.

 

[thezerofire]

But there is almost no strafe... I don't see slowing it down as really changing things, this will give someone MORE time to adjust aim... so while sure as it is people can spam, reducing the time to kill and the length of time one has to hold good aim, slowing it down will allow more time to adjust, with no increased ability to strafe.

If you slow things down, lateral movement needs to increase, or I think it's a wash.

I know you've said in game in the past you don't mind bloom... but why is it you like it?

I mean I get having a 30/30 connection in NY with good latency, and not being affected by it much... thereby not really minding it; but even on LAN it doesn't appreciably increase any skill gap in good players - it only provides the chance that bad aim still results in a head shot, or that one can luck out on spamming at range.

I think he was being facetious

 

[feel]

I'm just hoping bloom stays in.

"I... I... I can't believe bloom is still in every playlist post-update. That Frankie guy must really hate me "

 

[Tashi]

Nice, I'll be working at the event for Reach. I arrive mid afternoon on Thursday. If this is your first event I HIGHLY recommend split practice before, even with a friend that's not so good so you can get used to it. Check out this thread on MLG if it is your first event.

I'll PM you my number, love to finally meet someone off this site. If you have any questions or anything feel free to hit me up. I'll be lanning H1 at nights too.

Yea I'm not worried about switching to LAN, I've done it with previous Halo games with no problems. I am worried about split screen though. I also need to practice specifically on Zealot and Countdown for that reason.

Awesome! It'll be nice to meet you as well.

I actually have a question, my new headset just broke, perfect fucking timing. I don't think I can get it fixed in time. Also, just the microphone is broken, phones work fine. Any recommendations? Should I go buy a shitty little 2.5 mm cell phone mic and use that under my headphones?

Edit: that was a joke post Risen lol

 

[Risen]

I think he was being facetious

I took it straight up due to conversations while playing... Tashi's stated more than once he didn't mind bloom.

 

[Reagan's BR]

"I... I... I can't believe bloom is still in every playlist post-update. That Frankie guy must really hate me "

It HAS to go now.

 

[HiredN00bs]

Sounds like a tag is in order for Fyrewulff

What did he specifically say that has been refuted?

 

[CyReN]

Yea I'm not worried about switching to LAN, I've done it with previous Halo games with no problems. I am worried about split screen though. I also need to practice specifically on Zealot and Countdown for that reason.

Awesome! It'll be nice to meet you as well.

I actually have a question, my new headset just broke, perfect fucking timing. I don't think I can get it fixed in time. Also, just the microphone is broken, phones work fine. Any recommendations? Should I go buy a shitty little 2.5 mm cell phone mic and use that under my headphones?

Edit: that was a joke post Risen lol

If it will be a good substitute then yea. The venue going to be LOUD so at least bring headphones even if they are closed ear. If you own Astros Headphones you can take it to their booth at the event and get them repaired/looked at.

Start splitting asap also, even if no one there's go into a unranked playlist and just practice with yourself and 1 person sitting idle.

 

[Steelyuhas]

No one map should have all that power...

Spoiler

weapon.

Confirmed: All maps post-TU have 6 shotguns and 4 swords!

I hate when the avatar's die.

 

[Risen]

Edit: that was a joke post Risen lol

You sir are going to catch a hot team nade the next time I see you. lol