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Halo Reach Reveal Thread - Matchmaking/Multiplayer Details Revealed
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electricpirate
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Syracuse022 said:1) Campaign Level from the ViDoc: more green than Powerhouse, darker soil/rocks and different vegetation, grey "fog/mist" skybox, objective combat (Invasion w/ generators)
2) Powerhouse: Water, yellow pipes, concrete, dusty red rocks in the distance, infantry combat (KotH, CTF, team slayer)
I still count four. The first one I highlight is not shown often, but it is way too green and devoid of the yellow and concrete aesthetic to be a part of Powerhouse.
I'm saying those two are part of Powerhouse. The first looks like it's somewhere outside that round turbine room, and the second you can see the hydro electric station in the distance. Complete with bridges like this concept art, (linked for huage)
http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Reach/images/concept_art/Reach-Powerhouse_concept.jpg
Thanks for putting that together though, i've been meaning to do that.
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http://www.nobleactual.com/post/429740832/in-honor-of-marcus-birthday-today-we-present
Haha. Didn't mention this before, but I like the third emblem out of the three shown the best.
Haha. Didn't mention this before, but I like the third emblem out of the three shown the best.
RyuHayate said:
They already did: http://www.bungie.net/images/News/Inline10/0305/Uphill_Both_Ways_MPMadnessRemix.mp3
The Librarian
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:|RyuHayate said:
Not a Jellyfish
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Popeck said:I think you can see the Green Map in camping vidoc, the building looks a lot like the one seen in the multiplayer trailer:
Geez seeing you post this really makes one notice the visual improvements that have taken place between that vidoc and the multiplayer trailer. Looking great now.
Devin Olsen
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The screen shot doesn't even look like it is in game... I assumed it was in their editor.Not a Jellyfish said:Geez seeing you post this really makes one notice the visual improvements that have taken place between that vidoc and the multiplayer trailer. Looking great now.
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Devin Olsen said:
I suppose but just the texture detail is considerable less. The amount of work they have put in since that footage and the Alpha RC really shows.
Hydranockz
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And they still haven't fully polished the visuals have they?Not a Jellyfish said:
Not a Jellyfish said:Geez seeing you post this really makes one notice the visual improvements that have taken place between that vidoc and the multiplayer trailer. Looking great now.
The screenshot was taken when they show the progress montage of that particular environment. The (then) polished state is seen very quickly in the end, at about 2:52.
In this shot it looks like Powerhouse is like High Ground, but refined (to me at least, just based on what it looks like). Can't say I'm complaining.
Is this the Reach equivalent of the Beam Rifle? Kinda looks like the "Gravity Wrench" or something like that from those old Halo 1 videos.
Jeeze this game is going to be amazing.
Ah, you're right. I saw the light at the top of one and figured it had a clean shot - it's been many, many months since I played around with the towers, so maybe they don't all fire, or maybe they fire from somewhere other than that light, or whatever.GhaleonEB said:
Looks pretty cool to be able to use all that space - guess I should play Customs more often.
Typically the towers opposite of your location are the ones that fire on you.Louis Wu said:Ah, you're right. I saw the light at the top of one and figured it had a clean shot - it's been many, many months since I played around with the towers, so maybe they don't all fire, or maybe they fire from somewhere other than that light, or whatever.
Looks pretty cool to be able to use all that space - guess I should play Customs more often.
But yeah the towers in that video were somehow disabled. (not a single shot was fired)
ZayneH said:
Is this the Reach equivalent of the Beam Rifle? Kinda looks like the "Gravity Wrench" or something like that from those old Halo 1 videos.
Looks more like a Reach equivalent to the sentinel beam. The shooter appears to be strafing while a continuous beam is being shot.
Not a Jellyfish
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Anyone have any friends looking to "Jump In" in time for the Beta, new amazon 360 bundle with Forza 3 and ODST.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6253003.html
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6253003.html
bobs...onGaf
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So bit of random speculation, but watching that one analysis video where he mentioned that we ONLY see Elites in invasion made me think. We also see a Phantom and perhaps as the Elites invade and take over capture points, the phantoms bring in dropships to guard those points? Perhaps its like neutral territorys in that the Spartans can fight back and take the points back, but if Elites take over points theyre then guarded by AI Grunts/ Jackals?
Or maybe in Invasion the Elites dont respawn and are revived in waves and put back into the map via dropship?
Either way would be pretty cool, and I doubt we will get to fly the things but they must have some other use if not.
Or maybe in Invasion the Elites dont respawn and are revived in waves and put back into the map via dropship?
Either way would be pretty cool, and I doubt we will get to fly the things but they must have some other use if not.
I was hoping we would get to fly that one phantom in ODST
Not a Jellyfish
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Might just be me but I really really hope that "Spartan VS Elite" is not just a game mode and is talking about a choice that they want players to make. They want you to choose a side, like "Horde or Alliance". I would love to see people have to choose based on their different abilities in the game and of course their love for the Spartans or the Elites. Could have different armor customizations and unlocks for the two, would just be cool. I know it is wishful thinking, but it would be interesting.
Are you saying you want every gametype to be Spartans vs elites? Personally, I would hate that, and we also see a ton of Spartans bs Spartans in the trailer. I think it could be really fun as one hopper, but not as the standard for the entire game.Not a Jellyfish said:
To me it looks like it will, canonically, be a prototype beam rifle, but to prevent redundancy it will work like a sentinel beam (hopefully with 2x zoom or more). That would be sweet.ZayneH said:
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big ander said:
Should have rephrased, not that I want every gametype to be Spartan vs Elites but this is what I hope for "Spartan vs Elite". If you look at it, it makes sense...everything else they have shown is all Spartans fighting Spartans and then they show Spartan vs Elite. It would just make sense to me to do this, would be a huge risk but would very rewarding. No longer do you just see a level 50 but you see level 50 Elites with abilities that Spartans can never have and vice versa. Would just be pretty awesome.
RebornYeti
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Not a Jellyfish said:Anyone have any friends looking to "Jump In" in time for the Beta, new amazon 360 bundle with Forza 3 and ODST.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6253003.html
My Xbox is being stupid right now, so I think I'm going to take advantage of that offer!
Plus, I got rid of ODST for some reason, so now I'll be able to get it again in time for the Beta.
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big ander said:
No apology needed.
I just wonder if it was something that they have explored or tossed around at all. Would be cool to be given updates or messages on bungie.net to who is winning the overall war between the Spartans and Elites.I don't think that will be the case, but I do think there's going to be some kind of persistence to the game. The way your character customization is unified through MP and Campaign, the "Activities" on that leaked menu, "The Arena" and "Active Roster" from the trailer. Something is up. And I'm probably falling for one of Urk's puns, but the caption to the MP art piece from the b.net article made me go, hmmmmm....Not a Jellyfish said:
minasodaboy
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GhaleonEB said:
i agree. i don't think it'll be anything like a traditional MMO, but some sort of overarching progression/world system would make sense. this game is about the fall of reach, a massive war and i could definitely see something to that effect completely turning things like 'rank' on its head. i don't think anyone would argue that rank as it stands is a cause of a lot of MP problems.
how that would fit in with matchmaking though, idk.
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minasodaboy said:
Eh, like I said was more of wishful thinking on my part for the MMO kinda stuff. I would like to see something more in peoples "service record" when you click on them before a match. Would be interesting if it listed some more stats describing how they have performed in their line of duty.
minasodaboy
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Not a Jellyfish said:
yeah i guess i wasn't super clear with what i'm agreeing with. i guess i'd like to see something that keeps you playing
other than being an awesome game
did anyone notice the noble 6 male/female voice stuff? is that just for ambient effects or more character customization?
Hydranockz
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I would be pretty cool if you got all the stats from ONI. I hope there will be another big question mark as to their motives this time round.
minasodaboy said:
Yeah, I think it means we get to choose the male/female voice like in Halo 3 but this time it affects multiplayer and campaign. It would also fit the role of Noble Six as a silent protagonist. I don't think he/she will have lines at all in the campaign, just some groaning and moaning.
Deputy Moonman
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Popeck said:
I really hope Noble6 has a voice. A silent SPARTAN seems kind of dumb to me. Of course, a lot of things seem dumb to me. But you're not going to be some random rookie ODST soldier this time around, and we already played the silent type in ODST. I'd prefer some personality, and not have to be spoon fed information/storyline from the rest of the group I'm with.
Expounding on that, Cortana was a part of the Master Chief and I enjoyed their relationship and 2-way communication. In ODST, there is no relationship between the Rookie and his teammates, and I personally never felt attached to any of them. I probably would have more enjoyed assassinating them had that been possible.
Slightly Live
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8 Pages of information, got to be some new info in there, right?
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Dani said:
8 Pages of information, got to be some new info in there, right?
Hopefully, lets go MP blowout.
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Dani said: