Naked Lunch
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It seems there is not much aim assist in Halo 3 either compared to the other games. You have to be on point - took some adjusting but I got the hang of it. I actually use a sensitivity of ONE in Halo 3 for this collection.
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Halo The Master Chief Collection |OT| Halo Never Died, It Was Just Missing In Action
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Same here. My sensitivity in Halo 3 is easily lower than in any of the other games.
Victory Red
Member
Played about 6 games last night of Team Slayer. I just couldn't stop. It was glorious.
Found matches quickly and teams were even.
Found matches quickly and teams were even.
Kssio_Aug
Member
Yeah I never had played them before!
I'm enjoying a lot of the campaing, finished Halo CE already and am taking more time with Halo 2 cause Im only playing it when I have the time to do an entire chapter nonstop (because of the progress issue). Enjoying it a lot aswell!!
They dont feel aged at all to me! The soundtrack is amazing, the gunplay is amazing!! The story of Halo CE is not very deep but its already more pleasing then most FPSs out there and the story in Halo 2 seems a big deal specially with those Blur CGIs.
I believe its safe to say already that it reached (if not exceeded) my expectations!
But of course, I am saying about the games themselves. Not the collection as a whole because there are too many problems with it, and in that regard has been a big deception.
About the MP, yeah I've been able to play plenty of matches after the last patch, even with too many problems between them. And well... Its SUPER FUN. I usually end up a match with the worst score, cause Im not a FPS pro, and even less when it comes to those arena ones (I believe last time I played them before Halo was UT3 at launch). Its amazing though! And I can sense that Im slowly progressing and making better results, sometimes some really decent ones (Halo 3 feels particullary harder to me though).
I enjoy Halo MP style much more then usual FPSs btw. I would certainly be having much more fun with it then I had with any FPS online Ive played last gen or this gen in PS4 or XB1 itself. Unfortunatelly its issues are spoiling a lot of my overall experience with frustration. :/
Well, I called and got a refund for my digital purchase. The response from 343 was fine, but not what I was hoping for. (I was hoping for: "we've identified the issue and are close to having it completely fixed.")
At least they seem to be giving refunds without any hassle. I'll gladly re-buy it again once these issues are fixed. Meanwhile, I'd rather put the money toward something that works as I expect it should. I only get 30-90 minutes of game time each night due to job and family, so waiting for matches or waiting to only find myself in a lopsided match is not a good use of my limited gaming time.
I really hope it's fixed and polished up by the 25th so all the good boys and girls will have a working game to play when they open up their presents.
At least they seem to be giving refunds without any hassle. I'll gladly re-buy it again once these issues are fixed. Meanwhile, I'd rather put the money toward something that works as I expect it should. I only get 30-90 minutes of game time each night due to job and family, so waiting for matches or waiting to only find myself in a lopsided match is not a good use of my limited gaming time.
I really hope it's fixed and polished up by the 25th so all the good boys and girls will have a working game to play when they open up their presents.
Shitty luck today in searching for games, I went about 15 minutes without finding a single match solo. It's getting pretty frustrating at this point because I don't want to wait forever for a match and even if I do get into a match I risk having my rank reset for a 4th time. Campaign is great but you can only play so much until you need a multiplayer break.
From the looks of it many other people are slowly giving up too seeing as how I had to go to page 4 to find this thread.
From the looks of it many other people are slowly giving up too seeing as how I had to go to page 4 to find this thread.
Gravemind IV
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I got the black screen + red text 'untracked version, won't upload' 3 times today while playing Halo 4. Please tell me how this wasn't picked up by Q&A, the MM excuse fine, but this is ridiculous.
Aside from that I am wholely enjoying my playthrough of all the Halos.
Having played through 1-3 and starting 4 today, it's easier for me to understand what 4 does right and wrong. I could make a whole list, but I want to keep it to a few points.
Halo 4 is more linear, definitely so. It isn't necessarily bad, but I love the emergent gameplay that I got from the earlier instalments. Having played through 'The Ark' and 'Reclaimer' makes this painfully clear.
Halo 4's music simply isn't as good as the music present in the original 3. Not only that, it's not as dynamic.. the music in 1-3 always knew when it should blast through my headset or when it should stay low or play something awfully eerie. Halo 4 has a few good pieces such as 117, but it isn't the musical and nostalgic wonder that the 'older' ones have (H2A revisited is amazing to be honest)
Halo 4's enemies have no personality. I sincerely (and it seems likely judging by the H5 cinematics) hope that the Covenant return to form in Halo 5. I also wouldn't mind them speaking English, the alien voices are nice at first but for some reason I enjoy being able to understand the chatter of the enemies (or my allies). While the Prometheans (and their weapon sandbox) look cool, their battle strategies are always the same. They are simply these things that run around for you to shoot at, they have no personality, nor could they have any. While some people might complain about the Flood, playing through H2A made me jump several times when one of those buggers managed to sneak up on me, the Flood make me anxious and the Prometheans do not. Hopefully they will improve on that in Halo 5.
The sounds of the weapons in Halo 4. By looking at the beta footage from Halo 5, we will again have a BR that just sounds weird. The Halo 4 BR sounds weird, I am no military expert but what kind of sound is that? Load up H2A and fire the BR or the Carbine in that game, it's pure bliss.. (and I made sure to mention it several times during my playthrough)
Also, was Halo 2 the only Halo game which had a banshee that could actually hover in a single spot? Flying the banshee in Halo 4 is definitely a pain at times.
Switching from Halo 3 to Halo 4, I could land any stick in Halo 3 and I can barely throw a grenade near the enemy in Halo 4. Damn.
Aside from that I am wholely enjoying my playthrough of all the Halos.
Having played through 1-3 and starting 4 today, it's easier for me to understand what 4 does right and wrong. I could make a whole list, but I want to keep it to a few points.
Halo 4 is more linear, definitely so. It isn't necessarily bad, but I love the emergent gameplay that I got from the earlier instalments. Having played through 'The Ark' and 'Reclaimer' makes this painfully clear.
Halo 4's music simply isn't as good as the music present in the original 3. Not only that, it's not as dynamic.. the music in 1-3 always knew when it should blast through my headset or when it should stay low or play something awfully eerie. Halo 4 has a few good pieces such as 117, but it isn't the musical and nostalgic wonder that the 'older' ones have (H2A revisited is amazing to be honest)
Halo 4's enemies have no personality. I sincerely (and it seems likely judging by the H5 cinematics) hope that the Covenant return to form in Halo 5. I also wouldn't mind them speaking English, the alien voices are nice at first but for some reason I enjoy being able to understand the chatter of the enemies (or my allies). While the Prometheans (and their weapon sandbox) look cool, their battle strategies are always the same. They are simply these things that run around for you to shoot at, they have no personality, nor could they have any. While some people might complain about the Flood, playing through H2A made me jump several times when one of those buggers managed to sneak up on me, the Flood make me anxious and the Prometheans do not. Hopefully they will improve on that in Halo 5.
The sounds of the weapons in Halo 4. By looking at the beta footage from Halo 5, we will again have a BR that just sounds weird. The Halo 4 BR sounds weird, I am no military expert but what kind of sound is that? Load up H2A and fire the BR or the Carbine in that game, it's pure bliss.. (and I made sure to mention it several times during my playthrough)
Also, was Halo 2 the only Halo game which had a banshee that could actually hover in a single spot? Flying the banshee in Halo 4 is definitely a pain at times.
Switching from Halo 3 to Halo 4, I could land any stick in Halo 3 and I can barely throw a grenade near the enemy in Halo 4. Damn.
Mr Reasonable
Completely Unreasonable
Had a couple of great rumble pit games earlier, loved it. Went off for an hour, came back and couldn't get a game.
When they get this sorted I'm going to be on it all the time.
When they get this sorted I'm going to be on it all the time.
Mr Reasonable
Completely Unreasonable
Lol.
justsomeguy
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Got a refund - got a black screen with just sound effects playing Halo 2. This was the 4th time Id done that bit after it kept losing saves. Given up.
Press the back button to switch framebuffer, and then again. That fixes it.
Agreed. I guess I shouldn't be too negative as when I do get in matches it is a blast.
today MM is working great for me.I am finding matches like in every other halo game.It takes from 30 seconds to 2 minutes.It is better than it was right after the update.
Worst part is that BTB in Halo 4 and Anniversary are really laggy.Terrible rubber banding.
I would also like to see Halo 4 in team slayer and Halo 4 playlist back.
Worst part is that BTB in Halo 4 and Anniversary are really laggy.Terrible rubber banding.
I would also like to see Halo 4 in team slayer and Halo 4 playlist back.
link1201
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That's what makes it hurt even worse...sigh lol
justsomeguy
Member
Why the flip didn't I think of that?
Oh well, I'll wait for the next set of patches and re-buy it some time.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
So if this post on Whirlpool forums is to be believed, then my early posts about this game being all about Murica and fuck everyone else might have been spot on.
I fucking knew it. That's why its mostly US players that can actually play SOME games but anyone outside the US is effectively screwed.
I fucking knew it. That's why its mostly US players that can actually play SOME games but anyone outside the US is effectively screwed.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
I'm aware it's global, but it behaves way better for Americans than it does everyone outside the US.
Iced_Eagle
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Eh, it's quite possible that the matchmaking service is merely hosted in the US. Just because it's hosted in the US doesn't mean it isn't taking region into account when selecting which players and which region to host the game in.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Safe to assume it is though given all the issues.
DarthWalden
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I'm in Canada and well it isn't close to perfect if I wanted to get in a game right now it would only take a few minutes
I still get problems with uneven teams and matches ending abruptly etc...
KeyboardThug
Member
It seems to be random as I can get into games no problem and i'm in Michigan. Now they are not even/balanced most of the time but that's another story.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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You can watch your own network traffic using this tool:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=44226
markhimself46
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Picked this up on launch day but just getting around to it now. I've been following this unfortunate shitstorm that is matchmaking though. I got into my first match after 10 minutes of searching. Man, was it fun though. Waiting again now =(
Anyone have a link to the MCC Customs thread? Interested in playing some, even though I'm terrible at Halo.
In other news, I really wish the Xbone had the ability to create multi-user text convos.
Unless it already does and I'm an idiot.
If there is, someone direct me to an Xbone chet.
In other news, I really wish the Xbone had the ability to create multi-user text convos.
Unless it already does and I'm an idiot.
If there is, someone direct me to an Xbone chet.
Xbox chat s denying me a refund
Try again until you get one.
Results you get through chat support for both MS and Sony seems to be arbitrary, based on the whims of the support person you're dealing with.
Xbox chat s denying me a refund
I heard that if you tell them that you know someone that got a refund, they will give you one right away.
Tried that. They said 343 terms of service stated no refunds allowed.
Twin Tails
Member
Exit session, find new chat person
Doing it now. Let's see what happens...
Edit: this guy is asking me what steps I've taken to fix the issue... oh boy...
"343 Terms of Service" lmao
Stinkles already said they aren't blocking any returns. Just keep contacting people.
HiredN00bs
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As much as I criticize 343 Industries, this whole affair is sad and I couldn't help but feel embarassed hearing their apologies. I held off on buying MCC, and now I'm wondering if I should even request it as a gift.
Tell them you never signed or agreed to any "343 terms of service", and it's on them to produce evidence that you did.
Xbox chat s denying me a refund
They denied me on two separate occasions over the weekend. I brought up Sales of Goods Act 1979 (UK sales law) and they still wouldn't budge. I wasted about 2 hours chatting to people.
I then rang and someone sorted my refund in less than 10 minutes. I would suggest calling.
Well, count me as a lost Xbox One and MCC sale.
Have been talking myself up to pick up the tremendously-priced Walmart Thursday bundle. I just can't do it; I don't want to deal with all of the issues the game is having.
Halo is really the only thing I would get out of an X1 purchase, so if this is in the state that it is, there's no point in me picking one up. Shame but it's entirely Microsoft's fault for having pushed this out the door.
Have been talking myself up to pick up the tremendously-priced Walmart Thursday bundle. I just can't do it; I don't want to deal with all of the issues the game is having.
Halo is really the only thing I would get out of an X1 purchase, so if this is in the state that it is, there's no point in me picking one up. Shame but it's entirely Microsoft's fault for having pushed this out the door.
Diprosalic
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sounds like xbox to me.
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