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Halo Reach Reveal Thread - Matchmaking/Multiplayer Details Revealed
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electricpirate
Member
GhaleonEB said:
I much prefer this approach to the "Map reveal 8 months before beta, big info drop right before it" approach of Halo 3. Of course it helps that the changes to reach are far more dramatic than those from Halo 2 to Halo 3. I also appreciate knowing when I need to start f5ing the thread
.The other great part of this system is that we don't have to deal with rediculous webcam/cellphone/blurry pic leaks. This way we get higher quality info, no "sword points up like a DICK" and a chance to get our questions answered in a meaningful way.
electricpirate said:I much prefer this approach to the "Map reveal 8 months before beta, big info drop right before it" approach of Halo 3. Of course it helps that the changes to reach are far more dramatic than those from Halo 2 to Halo 3. It helps me know when I need to start f5ing the thread
The other great part of this system is that we don't have to deal with rediculous webcam/cellphone/blurry pic leaks. This way we get higher quality info, no "sword points up like a DICK" and a ton more depth about things.
I'm very pleased with the current release of information. I also greatly appreciate all of the clarification we have been getting.
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
Pennybags said:
The clarification has been amazing. Glad Bungie understands that most gaming media usually likes to post more speculation than facts. Been great to have Bungie clear it all up at the end of each week for us.
Subtervotion
Member
That's one of the reasons I love neoGAF. Developers and others involved with the games come and post here.
It's a good and bad thing. I remember I was following a game called Vanguard, and the developers kept posting new information on a guild forum rather than the official site. It was pretty lame. As long as anything that gets posted here winds up on Bungie's site, it's all goodChurch RvB said:
CrazedArabMan
Member
Church RvB said:
Love Bungie
Sure you can, sort of. There are several places in the game where you can jump inside a Phantom and mount a Turret while it flies away.Dax01 said:
Brilliant title, Urk!Wait, what's the title? I can't Bnet from here.NOKYARD said:Sure you can, sort of. There are several places in the game where you can jump inside a Phantom and mount a Turret while it flies away.
bobs...onGaf
Member
Gui_PT said:
Yep for some stupid reason Halo 2 works with a VGA cable, but you literally cannot access the content download manager when using it. So I had to unplug my VGA cable and ask a friend to walk me through the motions of downloading the maps while my screen was blank :lol
It sucked but I had no other way of doing it.
Slightly Live
Dirty tag dodger
Finally got around to updating the OP. It's all up to date and awaiting the next info drop.
Agree. Love having them around to set the place straight.Schmitty said:
Sometimes it's a double-edged sword, though. Knowing what's on tap for this week has led to endless begging for more information on what, when, where the info is coming from. Sometimes it's better to be blindsided.
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
Trasher said:
Fixed.
Faster than a speeding bullet...Kapura said:Wait, what's the title? I can't Bnet from here.
...and nowhere near as deadly!
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be sure to check out the youtube video when you get home
Subtervotion
Member
So I was thinking about something. Will we get a medal for assists? ODST had them. And to take it a step further... Now that health only restores fully with health packs, if you damage someones health (as opposed to just damaging their shield) and a minute later they fall to someone elses hands will you get an assist?
dslgunstar
Banned
I'm honestly hoping that Bungie just straight-up rips off Killzone 2 for Invasion mode, so that objectives constantly shift over the course of one, seamless game.
Like, standard search and destroy for the first piece, just annihilate the generators to bring down the shield doors, allowing the attacking team to bring in their vehicles.
Then you shift immediately to the next objective, which would be like territories or land grab...securing the 'landing zone' for a certain amount of time that brings in the phantom with new weapon loadouts, reinforcements (if respawns are somehow limited) and bomb...which shifts the objective to 1bomb.
Like, standard search and destroy for the first piece, just annihilate the generators to bring down the shield doors, allowing the attacking team to bring in their vehicles.
Then you shift immediately to the next objective, which would be like territories or land grab...securing the 'landing zone' for a certain amount of time that brings in the phantom with new weapon loadouts, reinforcements (if respawns are somehow limited) and bomb...which shifts the objective to 1bomb.
hey guys we might have a slight issue for the Halo 2 customs tomorrow, since we cant just invite random people, one of us needs to make a clan so we can invite people with out adding them onto our friends list. Anyone want to make it or just have me make one since im on now at the moment.
The Librarian
Banned
Customs aren't tomorrow, they're next Wednesday.wwm0nkey said:
dslgunstar
Banned
big ander said:
...It was up last night...?
The Librarian
Banned
I'm online right now. I just checked: I don't see it.big ander said:
InvincibleAgent
Member
I'm pretty sure Urk said there are 4 levels in the bomb trailer. I think it went something like this:
*Dani posts 4 levels on forwarduntodawn*
*Urk says two of the posted levels are the same*
*Dani asks Urk if there are indeed only 3 levels in the trailer*
*Urk says no, there are 4, with a face*
*Dani posts 4 levels on forwarduntodawn*
*Urk says two of the posted levels are the same*
*Dani asks Urk if there are indeed only 3 levels in the trailer*
*Urk says no, there are 4, with a
face*
dslgunstar
Banned
Dax01 said:
Goddamnit, where the hell do I go for my Avalanche fix now?
bobs...onGaf
Member
wwm0nkey said:
I think Gaf is pretty well linked, have a couple of members as friends and your sorted lol, I dont think we need to make a clan, we should be able to all get into customs together.
My idea about grouping off into 4's and then playing matchmaking still stands. If we play the same playlist at least were garunteed a game. It will also be nice to have a Gaf winner for the secret Reach prize.
P.S throwback was up just 2 hours ago, this is weird. Hopefully they are just renaming it to Objective so more players know what it is and play it? I doubt this is the case, but gotta pray!
electricpirate
Member
dslgunstar said:
How was this mode scored? Progress to the objective gained a higher score, then the roles flipped?
I'm guessing it was yanked due to the low population. On the playlist page, it's listed as the Double XP Weekend that starts on the 15th of April, rather than its normal listing. Looks like it's being rotated into that cycle due to declining Halo 3 populations and that playlist in particular.big ander said:
Though, there's no note on b.net about it, which will hopefully be incoming.
bobs...onGaf
Member
wwm0nkey said:
I hope so, but its not like Halo 2's death has been publizised much. The people on Halo websites or communities (Like HaloGaf) will know about it, but the average xbox gamer wont.
Infact even friends that knew Halo 2 was going down didnt know that there would be a prize for being in the last game. I really dont think more than maybe 50 people tops will know about next wednesday and feel nostalgic enough to play.
50 people spread over 8 playlists doesnt really help matchmaking much.
big ander said:
http://www.bungie.net/online/playlists.aspx
Edit: I'm late. Yep, t'was population killed the beast.
Throwback's gametypes have been integrated into Social Skirmish, and Skirm is now a 4v4 hopper. Throwback will alternate with Mythic Brawl as the ranked double exp weekend of the month.
The Librarian
Banned
*awaits HaloGAF rage over the loss of Throwback*
It was a good playlist.
It was a good playlist.
Slightly Live
Dirty tag dodger
Dang, Skirmish is now 4 on 4? =\
Not surprised about Throwback. Hopped on last night and had a dreadful experience. It never found it's proper audience. I might be more inclined to hop on during the DXP though.
Not surprised about Throwback. Hopped on last night and had a dreadful experience. It never found it's proper audience. I might be more inclined to hop on during the DXP though.
bobs...onGaf
Member
Dani said:
FISTPUMP :lol - I await the day social slayer is returned to 4v4, its probably not a popular opinion but I really do think 5v5 is too much on even some of the mid sized maps.
Sad at Throwbacks loss, but Skirmish is the new throwback so win/ win. Hopefully this doesnt lead to matches with quitters though.
InvincibleAgent
Member
Skirmish only allows 4 people? Lame... What am I supposed to do with my party of 5 that has objectives? Aside from BTB/Squad...
bobs...onGaf
Member
wwm0nkey said:
Sorry I meant to say an increase of 50 people, more people will play next week, but as I said I doubt many more will know about it.
Even if it was an increase of 100 people, 500 people in matchmaking would be weak and matchmaking will be SLOW. I really do think its best to get a bunch of gaffers, split them into equal teams and enter the same playlist - more likely to get games.
Any word on what is required to get the prize? Last game or last kill?