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[Deputy Moonman]

Thanks! 84% so close I can taste it....So I shouldn't have any problems single player right?

Hard to say. I think most people have been able to play the campaigns with no issues outside of achievements not unlocking, but I've seen a few people report weird things happening. I played through CE on heroic with no incidents for what it's worth.

 

[GringoSuave89]

Can't believe the boot player bug is still in. That's my biggest complaint about MM (aside from never getting matched).

 

[Bry0]

lol hopefully

I've been hit with the save issue as well that others have had. I had to sit through that opening Halo 2 scene where they test your aim and armor 3x now because it didn't save properly. Not a huge deal, just annoying.

Other people are having their entire progress be lost in the Master Chief Saga playlist or whatever.

Why though? Did you just not finish the level or were you a few levels in? You can always use mission select to skip a few levels if it sets you back far.

 

[Hispanic! At the Disco]

Halo 4, for all it's flaws, ran perfectly on release didn't it? Makes this even more baffling.

I think that game was also put together by about 7 less companies than this one.

 

[Strider]

In all fairness, if we're heaping blame on them for the bad things about the collection, they should probably get credit for the good stuff as well

And +1 for a Blur-produced Halo movie.

I don't blame them for most of the bad things either

 

[reddish]

Got into a handful of H2A matches today. Gotta say, it's my favorite gameplay of the bunch so far.

Totally gorgeous, the map changes are actually great, and even though it's supposed to basically mimic Halo 2 in every way, it feels even tighter to me. Might just be the graphical and audio feedback playing tricks, but I feel the core gunplay controls like something in between Halo 2 and Halo 4 (which, despite all its flaws, controlled superbly) and it's glorious.

 

[HamsterPackage]

Thanks for the responses guys,this install is slowing to a crawl now for some reason...I just want to play some halo dammit.

 

[AHappyPanda]

Why though? Did you just not finish the level or were you a few levels in? You can always use mission select to skip a few levels if it sets you back far.

I didn't finish the level, but made sure I made a checkpoint and Quit and Save.

It really didn't affect me at all, I was just dicking around while I waited for my friends to finish their game and send me an invite.

 

[Hockeylover01]

I want to start some Halo CE Customs. Add LGD BK SCRANDY and Ill invite you

 

[Plasma]

Am I going mad or do some of the weapon models in H2A MP and SP look different (BR and SMG in particular)?

 

[RoKKeR]

Consistent games in MM right now.

But damn, me and my split screen friend are split up every game. Very annoying.

Even teams though.

 

[VisceralBowl]

Still not finding games

 

[Poodlestrike]

I don't blame them for most of the bad things either

Fair enough!

 

[Skullface]

Still not finding games

When I get home from school I'll change my gamer tag from oakowl(insert 25 numbers here) to something easy and post it on gaf to encourage some custom games. Assuming my girl doesn't drop by.

 

[CloudyTuba]

I wonder how many "stability improvements" we need before it actually works correctly.

Should have released this on PS4, it's got all the stability updates we'll ever need!

Spoiler

It's a joke dont start console wars.

 

[RandyBobandy]

Talking to Microsoft support now about getting a refund

Two games all night. Just isn't good enough

Shame on 343

 

[Skullface]

Should have released this on PS4, it's got all the stability updates we'll ever need!

Spoiler

It's a joke dont start console wars.

But ps4 is infinitely inferior

Spoiler

 

[akidnamededdy]

Matchmaking performance-focused content update is currently planned for release next week.

Unacceptable.

I have been giving them the benefit of the doubt but 2 weeks after launch before MM works is a joke.

Someone buy this man a calendar.

 

[Bry0]

Still not finding games

Me either, I've done all the "tricks" but just cannot get into any games. Really disappointing, I just wanna play some big team. Nice to see that at least some people are able to get into some games.

 

[Skullface]

Someone buy this man a calendar.

Kek. Top kek. Top cake.

 

[jem0208]

Am I going mad or do some of the weapon models in H2A MP and SP look different (BR and SMG in particular)?

Different engines and different assets, you're not going mad.

 

[Tawpgun]

1. This community doesn't deserve a fixed MCC if they're gonna keep picking team slayer over team BR's. Team BR's on last resort is gonna be better than smg's on stone town idiots.

2. Why are melee so borked in H2A? http://www.xboxclips.com/video.php?...pgun&vid=7e7bcf96-7e97-4e3a-b098-616fad211d46

 

[RoKKeR]

Really feeling for the people who can't find games right now. Me and my friend have been finding stuff consistently for the past 45-60 minutes.

Too bad we aren't on the same team in any match.

 

[Skullface]

1. This community doesn't deserve a fixed MCC if they're gonna keep picking team slayer over team BR's. Team BR's on last resort is gonna be better than smg's on stone town idiots.

2. Why are melee so borked in H2A? http://www.xboxclips.com/video.php?...pgun&vid=7e7bcf96-7e97-4e3a-b098-616fad211d46

Strange you keep getting TS over TBR. My experience is the exact opposite.

 

[Toa TAK]

2. Why are melee so borked in H2A? http://www.xboxclips.com/video.php?...pgun&vid=7e7bcf96-7e97-4e3a-b098-616fad211d46

Wow. That's bullshit.

 

[nateeasy]

No luck getting into any games.

 

[CloudyTuba]

Am I going mad or do some of the weapon models in H2A MP and SP look different (BR and SMG in particular)?

It's true. It's because they were developed independently I believe but I may be wrong. Kind of strange. The weapon set got remade twice.

I forget whether I like the SP or MP models more. Someone should make a comparison. I know I like the sword better in H2A-SP.

 

[GringoSuave89]

Strange you keep getting TS over TBR. My experience is the exact opposite.

Ditto.

 

[SeriuzBiznus]

Anyone else not able to play co-op on the first 2 levels of Halo 2 Anniversary?

My mate and I just completed "The Maw" on Halo: CE for the second time because we got kicked during the final cutscene on our first run. On our second run-through I managed to get the legendary achievement pop-up, unfortunately my mate once again got booted in the last cut-scene. He didn't want to run it again until 343 fix shit so we went to start Halo 2. But the first mission available for us to play on co-op is "Cairo Station". Wtf?

I can almost understand matchmaking being borked at launch, but for the campaign to be so fucked as well is just unforgivable. Seriously considering a refund until this game is fixed.

 

[The Henery]

Why are melee so borked in H2A? http://www.xboxclips.com/video.php?...pgun&vid=7e7bcf96-7e97-4e3a-b098-616fad211d46

Isn't halo 2 3 melee's to kill? Maybe it laggily interpreted your back smack as a normal melee?

 

[Seventy70]

1. This community doesn't deserve a fixed MCC if they're gonna keep picking team slayer over team BR's. Team BR's on last resort is gonna be better than smg's on stone town idiots.

2. Why are melee so borked in H2A? http://www.xboxclips.com/video.php?...pgun&vid=7e7bcf96-7e97-4e3a-b098-616fad211d46

Wow, 343. Just wow. Was this game not tested at all?

 

[FaintColt388301]

2. Why are melee so borked in H2A? http://www.xboxclips.com/video.php?...pgun&vid=7e7bcf96-7e97-4e3a-b098-616fad211d46

Happened to me a bunch of times. I punched a dude three times and died once.

 

[7DollarHagane]

It seems to at least find matches even if they lag horribly or are tremendously one sided, and even if it takes 5 minutes to do so.

 

[Dr Stabbingworth]

Anyone else not able to play co-op on the first 2 levels of Halo 2 Anniversary?

My mate and I just completed "The Maw" on Halo: CE for the second time because we got kicked during the final cutscene on our first run. On our second run-through I managed to get the legendary achievement pop-up, unfortunately my mate once again got booted in the last cut-scene. He didn't want to run it again until 343 fix shit so we went to start Halo 2. But the first mission available for us to play on co-op is "Cairo Station". Wtf?

I can almost understand matchmaking being borked at launch, but for the campaign to be so fucked as well is just unforgivable. Seriously considering a refund until this game is fixed.

We had the same problem.

 

[Oozer3993]

It's really a "Frankenstein" of a game in terms of various developers actually, so to at least a small extent, I was expecting some bugs and glitches from the get go. Anyone have the full list of all involved with each component? Would love to see that again.

To the best of my knowledge:

UI:

United Front

Halo: Combat Evolved:

Bungie
Gearbox - (PC port which was used as the base for Anniversary)
343/Sabre (I'm not sure which) - (port of the PC port to 360 and then of that to Xbox One)

Halo: Combat Evolved: Anniversary:

Sabre - New graphics engine
343/Sabre (again, not sure) - port of that engine to Xbox One

Halo 2:

Bungie - Original game
Hired Gun - PC port which I think is the base for this port.
343/Sabre (again, not sure) - porting the PC port to Xbox One

Halo 2: Anniversary:

Sabre - New graphics engine.
Blur - new Cutscenes

Halo 2: Anniversary MP:

Certain Affinity

Halo 3:

Bungie - Original game
Ruffian - port to Xbox One

Halo 4:

343 - Original game
Ruffian - port to Xbox One

Number of games: 5 (I'm including H2A MP as a separate game for development purposes)
Number of engines: 7
Number of companies involved: 9

 

[Skullface]

Isn't halo 2 3 melee's to kill? Maybe it laggily interpreted your back smack as a normal melee?

I always fire a shot or two just as I'm moving in for the assassination just to be safe. I've had similar experiences in old school Halo 2 back in the day.

 

[CloudyTuba]

To the best of my knowledge:

UI:

I read on here that 343 did not handle the UI, it was another company. I forget which one but the user provided a link to their website in which they stated their involvement.

 

[Bry0]

Just wanna update and say MP games are starting to become more consistent. yay
It's nice to be able to actually play a bit.

 

[Syracuse022]

I read on here that 343 did not handle the UI, it was another company. I forget which one but the user provided a link to their website in which they stated their involvement.

I think I'd honestly take that 'accolade' off my site.

 

[MythicReclaimer]

Anyone else not able to play co-op on the first 2 levels of Halo 2 Anniversary?

My mate and I just completed "The Maw" on Halo: CE for the second time because we got kicked during the final cutscene on our first run. On our second run-through I managed to get the legendary achievement pop-up, unfortunately my mate once again got booted in the last cut-scene. He didn't want to run it again until 343 fix shit so we went to start Halo 2. But the first mission available for us to play on co-op is "Cairo Station". Wtf?

I can almost understand matchmaking being borked at launch, but for the campaign to be so fucked as well is just unforgivable. Seriously considering a refund until this game is fixed.

Cairo Station is really the first "playable" mission in Halo 2. "The Heretic" and "The Armory" levels are simply cutscenes and a very brief tutorial/calibration with Master Guns who is in a particularly fine mood.

However, I would assume you should be able to start them in co-op. I guess not, at least currently.

 

[Plasma]

It's true. It's because they were developed independently I believe but I may be wrong. Kind of strange. The weapon set got remade twice.

I forget whether I like the SP or MP models more. Someone should make a comparison. I know I like the sword better in H2A-SP.

Just seems like a waste of resources to make them twice.

 

[Magwik]

The game mode is CTF
We are already down a person
How fucking dense do you have to be to sit in the back of the map and camp
Jesus Christ the one game I get into today

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

dat grenade tho

The game mode is CTF
We are already down a person
How fucking dense do you have to be to sit in the back of the map and camp
Jesus Christ the one game I get into today

Motion tracker makes this type of player much more effective. Think about that.


EDIT:

It was One Flag and we were capturing

There is no hope.

 

[Magwik]

dat grenade tho

Motion tracker makes this type of player much more effective. Think about that.

It was One Flag and we were capturing

 

[Strider]

To the best of my knowledge:

UI:

343

I dont know about the rest of your post, but I do know according to a post on their website United Front games handled the UI.

The team here at United Front Games has been working on a unified interface that spans all four Halo games and ties them together into one cohesive experience. This means that you’ll see each Halo game side-by-side as you select your favourite missions, and you can play ranked competitive playlists that seamlessly span multiple Halo titles without having to “switch” Halo titles! We’re pretty stoked to be involved with the Halo franchise alongside several other talented studios, and we’re all working hard to bring this massive title to you this holiday season.

 

[Korosenai]

So, I just beat Assault on the Control Room with my friend on Legendary. The next mission started loading and it said The Library..... which is weird because 343 Guilty Spark should have been next. The mission finished loading, and it ended up being 343 Guilty Spark. So I backed out to the main menu and it said that me and my friend were indeed on the Library, and that we had beaten 343 on legendary which we never did.

So apparently we beat a mission that we never started yet on legendary, and we didn't get the achievement for it either. Hopefully we still get the achievement once we actually play it.

 

[Thorgi]

Things you can do while waiting for Halo: Master Chief Collection to be fixed:

Desert Bus 8. http://desertbus.org/
Play some Advanced Warfare (it's actually pretty good!).
Watch Nerdist try to find a multiplayer match instead. http://www.twitch.tv/nerdist
Read a book.
Stare into Master Chief's eyes and give him a disappointed parent glare.
Count your change.
Check out this sweet, sweet bird. http://sophie.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/miniflag/image/130508hirohasisagi1.jpg

 

[Tawpgun]

Isn't halo 2 3 melee's to kill? Maybe it laggily interpreted your back smack as a normal melee?

I'll test out in halo 2 classic but I think it's 2.

 

[Poodlestrike]

It was One Flag and we were capturing

Wait, wut

How do you even

I can't

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

I would have loved to play in this game ;'[