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[Slightly Live]

His secondary is whatever that crazy beam gun is

Got to love the ammo count that Bungie uses for testing purposes and playtests. If one load of four can take out a Warthog, that thing is ready to blow up another twenty hogs.

Must be sending some of the crazy Bnet kids nuts wondering why it's so broken. :lol

 

[GhaleonEB]

Did OXM ever cover the single-player stuff? Maybe they're just late to the party on that front. :lol

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it's just campaign information, and I didn't see any new information on campaign from what I could see (they describe the first and third missions). It has absolutely nothing on MP.

Edit: heh.

At the risk of repeating myself, I'm delighted that each new weapon we see really does look unique. They're not the Covenant version of UNSC weapons, they're all doing something unique in the overall weapon set.

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it's just campaign information, and I didn't see any new information on campaign from what I could see (they describe the first and third missions). It has absolutely nothing on MP.

Any new screens?

 

[Slightly Live]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it's just campaign information, and I didn't see any new information from what I could see. It has absolutely nothing on MP.

Do you have it? Must be something new across the 8 pages unless they are really spreading the information lightly and filling it up with pictures.

 

[Foxy Fox 39]

I figured there probably wouldn't be new info...

 

[GhaleonEB]

I'm nearly 100% certain you're falling for one of urk's puns. :lol

So am I, but "nearly" is an important word.

 

[The Librarian]

Any new screens?

Nada.

Do you have it? Must be something new across the 8 pages unless they are really spreading the information lightly and filling it up with pictures.

As I said, the majority of the text is about the first and third campaign missions, no new information. It's filled with a lot of pictures we've all seen before.

 

[Self Induced]

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.

I went through my old forge maps on Sandbox and found this map where someone figured out how to block off the towers. Not sure how he did it, but with all that space and a bunch of mancannons it can get pretty entertaining.

 

[Kibbles]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it's just campaign information, and I didn't see any new information on campaign from what I could see (they describe the first and third missions). It has absolutely nothing on MP.

Sonuvabitch.

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

At the risk of repeating myself, I'm delighted that each new weapon we see really does look unique. They're not the Covenant version of UNSC weapons, they're all doing something unique in the overall weapon set.

I do think that the differences in both looks and purpose is something that is great and has really been needed in the series. Sick of the well there is a UNSC of this, well lets make a Covenant version of it for balance, approach. I do also think it could be something that is telling as well, could have something to really do with how the Elites and Spartans differ. If "Loadouts" did implicate weapons and in "Spartan vs Elite" you had to base your starting weapon loadout on the race you are for the match. That is something that could be very interesting but again is just hypothetical speculation.

 

[EazyB]

I went through my old forge maps on Sandbox and found this map where someone figured out how to block off the towers. Not sure how he did it, but with all that space and a bunch of Infinity Ward's confiscated marijuana it can get pretty entertaining.

fixed

 

[Tashi]

So to those who haven't played the MLG FFA playlist, it's awesome. However, there is one problem. There are people playing as elites. And those people, are douche bags. There are no power weapons in the playlist, it is straight BR's and Carbines. It's really annoying. I just wanted to rant a little lol.

 

[Louis Wu]

I went through my old forge maps on Sandbox and found this map where someone figured out how to block off the towers. Not sure how he did it, but with all that space and a bunch of mancannons it can get pretty entertaining.

Awesome. Downloaded.

 

[McNei1y]

I haven't read through the pages but does anyone know or have a slight idea what some of the gametypes are in the trailer?

Mainly Active Roster and Invasion?

 

[Self Induced]

fixed

mine is better than theirs

 

[Trasher]

I wonder if this weapon will be like a mix between the beam rifle and a sentinel beam.

More than likely it will just be the same as the beam rifle, but maybe the way the beam is constant like that is a way to nerf it so you can't shoot quickly. That way it will be more on par with the new sniper rifle?

 

[GhaleonEB]

I wonder if this weapon will be like a mix between the beam rifle and a sentinel beam.

More than likely it will just be the same as the beam rifle, but maybe the way the beam is constant like that is a way to nerf it so you can't shoot quickly. That way it will be more on par with the new sniper rifle?

That made me think, it could be a way to nerf the Spartan Laser similarly - so instead of an burst of instant death, you have to paint the target for a few moments, ala a long-range Sentinel Beam.

And that gun looks decently powered - you can see the recipient's shields flare out at the end.

 

[Slightly Live]

Right guys, the following four folks have been selected for the Forge Hub fight.

oozer
bladed
vhfive
Hydranockz

Substitutes (in order)

bob
bagel
dani
gui
devin
randomlyrossy
Total
dax
dubbedRAC

If one of the main four cannot make it to the game, choose the top person from the sub list and work down as needed.

vhFive was randomly selected first out of the main four so he will act as the honorary HaloGAF Team Captain. The other three, Oozer, Hydranockz and Bladed, need to talk with Five and agree upon a time and date (preferably this Sunday, tomorrow evening?) and select one gametype and one HaloGAF made map.

Substitutes, be wary for a last minute invite. The Team Captain will post here when the details have been finalised to let everyone know when the game is going ahead and what gametype/map will be selected.

Wish HaloGAF luck!

Also, HaloGAF Customs start in a few hours time!

 

[Gui_PT]

Good Luck guys!

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

Good luck everyone!

 

[Hydranockz]

When might this match be taking place? I don't think we ever got any rouh estimate did we?

 

[snoopeasystreet]

Good luck everyone

What time to customs start. I've been itching to play a good game of halo all day.

 

[A Penguin]

Aww, I missed the original post regarding the Forge Hub match. Would've signed up.
Anyways, good luck, guys!

 

[Trasher]

That made me think, it could be a way to nerf the Spartan Laser similarly - so instead of an burst of instant death, you have to paint the target for a few moments, ala a long-range Sentinel Beam.

And that gun looks decently powered - you can see the recipient's shields flare out at the end.

That was the other idea I had as well, but I didn't have the words to explain it haha. And I hadn't thought about the possibility of the Spartan laser perhaps using the same "painting" mechanic. Seems like a great way to balance that weapon out a bit.

 

[EazyB]

Right guys, the following four folks have been selected for the Forge Hub fight.

Well at least Bladed will be playing :lol

Most of the people at Forgehub are rather bad at playing Halo so don't let us down.

 

[Hydranockz]

Well at least Bladed will be playing :lol

Most of the people at Forgehub are rather bad at playing Halo so don't let us down.

But they will have made a maze of a map

 

[Trasher]

So I went out and got a 3 month LIVE card, just entered it in, and it says my account doesn't expire until April 2011... After I entered the card it showed up as a 12+1 membership. Lawl M$? Or do I really just have 3 months and this thing is lying to me?

 

[feel]

Did you get 3 free months from the Halo 2 thing? These were applied automatically yesterday to whatever was your latest membership. So what you're seeing is your previous 12+1 still going.

edit- saw your reply below, well, I don't know then, just consider yourself lucky and keep quiet about it.

I just saw that I did through the dashboard. Didn't even get an email. Maybe you got something similar. Also, 400 free points. Hello Bungie Pro.

You should see what was up with that, cause they'll be sending the beta codes through email and if there's an early beta start to friends and family, I bet those codes will let you get in on that wave, earlier than the odst crowd.

 

[Trasher]

Did you get 3 free months from the Halo 2 thing?

No.

Edit: The math wouldn't add up anyways. I would have 7 free months for some reason if I got the three from the Halo 2 thing haha.

 

[Kapura]

Did you get 3 free months from the Halo 2 thing?

I just saw that I did through the dashboard. Didn't even get an email. Maybe you got something similar. Also, 400 free points. Hello Bungie Pro.

 

[BladedExpert]

Right guys, the following four folks have been selected for the Forge Hub fight.

oozer
bladed
vhfive
Hydranockz

Substitutes (in order)

bob
bagel
dani
gui
devin
randomlyrossy
Total
dax
dubbedRAC

If one of the main four cannot make it to the game, choose the top person from the sub list and work down as needed.

vhFive was randomly selected first out of the main four so he will act as the honorary HaloGAF Team Captain. The other three, Oozer, Hydranockz and Bladed, need to talk with Five and agree upon a time and date (preferably this Sunday, tomorrow evening?) and select one gametype and one HaloGAF made map.

Substitutes, be wary for a last minute invite. The Team Captain will post here when the details have been finalised to let everyone know when the game is going ahead and what gametype/map will be selected.

Wish HaloGAF luck!

Also, HaloGAF Customs start in a few hours time!

Coolio! Should be free from 18.30 tomorrow (GMT).

 

[InvincibleAgent]

Got to love the ammo count that Bungie uses for testing purposes and playtests. If one load of four can take out a Warthog, that thing is ready to blow up another twenty hogs.

Must be sending some of the crazy Bnet kids nuts wondering why it's so broken. :lol

The "crazy b-net kids" aren't observant enough to even know they're looking at a new weapon.

 

[The Librarian]

Right guys, the following four folks have been selected for the Forge Hub fight.

oozer
bladed
vhfive
Hydranockz

Substitutes (in order)

bob
bagel
dani
gui
devin
randomlyrossy
Total
dax
dubbedRAC

If one of the main four cannot make it to the game, choose the top person from the sub list and work down as needed.

vhFive was randomly selected first out of the main four so he will act as the honorary HaloGAF Team Captain. The other three, Oozer, Hydranockz and Bladed, need to talk with Five and agree upon a time and date (preferably this Sunday, tomorrow evening?) and select one gametype and one HaloGAF made map.

Substitutes, be wary for a last minute invite. The Team Captain will post here when the details have been finalised to let everyone know when the game is going ahead and what gametype/map will be selected.

Wish HaloGAF luck!

Also, HaloGAF Customs start in a few hours time!

Good luck you guys. Make us proud!

 

[Zeouterlimits]

If HaloGAF loses I'll gut HydraNockz.
Just sayin'.

Spoiler

I know ye'll rock it.

 

[Stormtrooper30]

Have Customs started yet? Getting on in a bit.

Urk, when will there be non-XL shirts on sale at the Bnet store? I ain't no huge ass.

 

[The Librarian]

Have Customs started yet? Getting on in a bit.

Urk, when will there be non-XL shirts on sale at the Bnet store? I ain't no huge ass.

Yes!

 

[GhaleonEB]

Yes!

Shit, I forgot they were on tonight. Be right there.

 

[Oozer3993]

That screen of the Covenant Plasma-Blob-Gun-Of-Vehicle-Doom got me thinking: If Invasion is Spartans vs. Elites, might the Elites only be able to use Covenant weapons? We have yet to see an Elite wield a Human weapon (I think) and it would dovetail nicely with the fiction.

Right guys, the following four folks have been selected for the Forge Hub fight.

oozer
bladed
vhfive
Hydranockz

Substitutes (in order)

bob
bagel
dani
gui
devin
randomlyrossy
Total
dax
dubbedRAC

If one of the main four cannot make it to the game, choose the top person from the sub list and work down as needed.

vhFive was randomly selected first out of the main four so he will act as the honorary HaloGAF Team Captain. The other three, Oozer, Hydranockz and Bladed, need to talk with Five and agree upon a time and date (preferably this Sunday, tomorrow evening?) and select one gametype and one HaloGAF made map.

Substitutes, be wary for a last minute invite. The Team Captain will post here when the details have been finalised to let everyone know when the game is going ahead and what gametype/map will be selected.

Wish HaloGAF luck!

Also, HaloGAF Customs start in a few hours time!

I call dibbs on "unheralded role player." I'll be the team's Trevor Ariza: hustle and some clutch plays, but generally unspectacular. I'm available anytime tomorrow.

 

[Domino Theory]

An Elite was wielding the Rocket Launcher when he destroyed the generator and a Spartan was wielding the Energy Sword.

 

[Hydranockz]

Coolio! Should be free from 18.30 tomorrow (GMT).

I should be free around then too. Customs were fun indeed. Some truly great maps in there...

 

[Primethius]

An Elite was wielding the Rocket Launcher when he destroyed the generator and a Spartan was wielding the Energy Sword.

I was thinking about this earlier. Maybe both sides can use all the weapons but Elites aren't as proficient with human weapons and vice-versa.

 

[Hydranockz]

Some of my highlights from customs. If someone is kind enough to render, I thank you very much, but enjoy regardless.

My ever so cheap triple kill.

Would be a sweeter stick without the lag. (Saw it bounce off of him and nearly freakd out )

A lesson for our opponents. (Don't be baggin the team!)

A lot of irish HaloGaffers. Well, I was a tad surprised by it anyway.

 

[Slightly Live]

My 48 Hour Live code ran out at the wrong moment, luckily enough I got one more and redeemed it but it's not activating.

You have successfully redeemed a code for: Xbox Live Gameplay.

If you have an additional code to redeem please enter it above.

Guess I have to wait it out. =(

 

[Deputy Moonman]

Aw that sucks Dani lol. I'm turning in for the night, but had a good time. Thanks for the invite. My first gaf night in a long time. Penguins lit me up every game. Next time!:lol

 

[Mr Vociferous]

Hey guys,

The GAF gods were kind enough to change my Username upon request.

NJ x Falkor is now NJ Shlice

Please go ahead and update your Most Awesomest List

Thanks

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

What does shlice mean?

 

[Justinian]

His secondary is whatever that crazy beam gun is

Noooooooooooo. That is the needle rifle.

 

[randomlyrossy]

Customs were pretty fun, I kept up my usual Halo tradition of a super high k/d ratio because I tend to get kills by charging into the middle of everything. :lol

Cheers for the good times HaloGaf, hopefully play some more next week.

 

[vhfive]

Right guys, the following four folks have been selected for the Forge Hub fight.

oozer
bladed
vhfive
Hydranockz

Substitutes (in order)

bob
bagel
dani
gui
devin
randomlyrossy
Total
dax
dubbedRAC

If one of the main four cannot make it to the game, choose the top person from the sub list and work down as needed.

vhFive was randomly selected first out of the main four so he will act as the honorary HaloGAF Team Captain. The other three, Oozer, Hydranockz and Bladed, need to talk with Five and agree upon a time and date (preferably this Sunday, tomorrow evening?) and select one gametype and one HaloGAF made map.

Substitutes, be wary for a last minute invite. The Team Captain will post here when the details have been finalised to let everyone know when the game is going ahead and what gametype/map will be selected.

Wish HaloGAF luck!

Also, HaloGAF Customs start in a few hours time!

How does 4:30pm EST/ 9:30pm GMT (I think that's right) sound for everyone?

Also send me pms on what maps/gametype you want to do.

Spoiler

can't let those sneaky forgehub lurkers know

ps Hydranockz send a friend request to vhfive

 

[Sai]

Noooooooooooo. That is the needle rifle.

Doesn't look much like a rifle. Reminds me more of the Fuel Rod Gun, actually.

 

[Magni]

Doesn't look much like a rifle. Reminds me more of the Fuel Rod Gun, actually.

He's talking about the secondary ;-)