AHappyPanda
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Plasma Pistol + Pistol = entire campaign.
Except anytime you get the sniper rifle or rockets of course.
Shotgun also for the flood.
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Plasma Pistol + Pistol = entire campaign.
Except anytime you get the sniper rifle or rockets of course.
Shotgun also for the flood.
Plasma Pistol + Pistol / Shotgun + Pistol / Rockets + Sniper for parts of AOTCR and Two Betrayals.
It's also worth noting that the plasma pistol fires as fast as you can pull the trigger so it is actually fairly effective at stripping shields when using its normal firing mode. It has a lesser version of the plasma rifle stun so peppering Elites with sustained fire can be devastating. The overcharge also deals damage even to unshielded opponents, which isn't the case in Halo 2 or (IIRC) Halo 3.
Fata1moose
Banned
Yup, rockets are good on Two Betrayals, it's needed to clear out the Flood rooms.
People are intimidated by the Library, but just keep moving with the Shotygun/Pistol combo. Prioritize AR wielding flood as they rip your shields, shotgun flood are crazy too.
The Real Napsta
Member
GT?
The Demon Headmaster
Member
Sorry if this has been asked but why is Halo CE 2v2 50 kills to win? I know this playlist used to be 4v4 so why haven't they changed the score limit to 25? The matches are going on too long.
Creep Out
fired up ODST campaign and when I try to turn right I move at like 5 feet a minute. Left is fine, right is just insanely slow. WTF?
Example:
http://i.imgur.com/2VazqNk.webm
Example:
http://i.imgur.com/2VazqNk.webm
The Sum of Zero
Member
Finally getting internet set up in the next week or two. Figured I'd just let MCC update overnight (my connection is only gonna be 5 mbps 
), is there still the problem of updates getting stuck?
), is there still the problem of updates getting stuck?WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
That seems like a controller issue more than anything. Have you tried playing anything else after that?
The best thing to do is a hard reset of your console and then try again.
Finished Halo CE. I decided to restart the game on normal rather than Heroic. That's something I would like to do one day, but I figured my primary reason for playing these games was just to experience them again (or in the case of most of 2 and all of 4, for the first time) before 5 comes out. To that end, playing them on normal mode serves me just fine.
Absolutely loved playing Halo again. It's been years since I last did. Forgot how good the original game was.
That said, I'm even more impressed by Halo 2A. I think they did a really, really nice job with the visuals. The game looks great to me. And I'm also impressed with Halo 2 as a game. I bought the original Xbox version when it first came out, but for reasons I can't remember it never clicked with me and I never finished it. Revisiting it now, I don't know what I was thinking. I'm only 3 missions in but I'm loving it. Mechanically, almost everything about it feels a grade above Halo CE. Dual wielding SMG's is just.. the most satisfying thing.
ODST is available to download for everyone now, right? That's another one I've never played. Where should I got it in on a chronological play through? Between 2 and 3?
Absolutely loved playing Halo again. It's been years since I last did. Forgot how good the original game was.
That said, I'm even more impressed by Halo 2A. I think they did a really, really nice job with the visuals. The game looks great to me. And I'm also impressed with Halo 2 as a game. I bought the original Xbox version when it first came out, but for reasons I can't remember it never clicked with me and I never finished it. Revisiting it now, I don't know what I was thinking. I'm only 3 missions in but I'm loving it. Mechanically, almost everything about it feels a grade above Halo CE. Dual wielding SMG's is just.. the most satisfying thing.
ODST is available to download for everyone now, right? That's another one I've never played. Where should I got it in on a chronological play through? Between 2 and 3?
The Sum of Zero
Member
Right after the second mission in 2 if you want to get super technical.
I'd really save it for after 3, imo, but if you insist on chronological order than between 2 and 3 should be fine.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Sadly not played enough after the turbo update some 6-9 months post launch, Halo 4 really moves and plays great with those tweaks. Seeing it in MCC now it's clearly one of the better netcode experiences too, of course being a newer title you'd expect that somewhat. The maps just and objective game settings just can't revival Halo 2/3 though.
Sodding_Gamer
Member
Hi all,
I haven't been following the OT for this at all but I'd just like to know if the issues with MCC are fixed now?
I only ask because I'm grabbing an Xbone in the coming months and will be grabbing all of the halo goodness, but I was just unsure on the patching progress of this game, as I was aware of some pretty serious problems at launch!
Thanks in advance
I haven't been following the OT for this at all but I'd just like to know if the issues with MCC are fixed now?
I only ask because I'm grabbing an Xbone in the coming months and will be grabbing all of the halo goodness, but I was just unsure on the patching progress of this game, as I was aware of some pretty serious problems at launch!
Thanks in advance
You'll have to rely on the votes.
I'd put it at an acceptable state. You'll still get the occasional crash or the map fails to load, but for the most part you can get into a match and play. Matchmaking settings aren't great, as you'll sometimes get close quarters weapon starts on large maps. I haven't had a campaign crash in a while. There is still a very annoying bug where your mission and playlist progress gets completely reset when they have a new patch.Hi all,
I haven't been following the OT for this at all but I'd just like to know if the issues with MCC are fixed now?
I only ask because I'm grabbing an Xbone in the coming months and will be grabbing all of the halo goodness, but I was just unsure on the patching progress of this game, as I was aware of some pretty serious problems at launch!
Thanks in advance
Zeyphersan
Banned
Just got the game! It's my first time blasting through any Halo game really, and it's pretty fun so far. Flipping back and forth between the original CE graphics and the CE:A is a trip, can't wait to get to 2 and 2A
So I've been playing, and I bought, downloaded, and installed the ODST DLC, and I can't find it anywhere? The campaign, that is. I see no mention of it in any screens, but I did check and it's all installed. What gives?
So I've been playing, and I bought, downloaded, and installed the ODST DLC, and I can't find it anywhere? The campaign, that is. I see no mention of it in any screens, but I did check and it's all installed. What gives?
It's underneath the Halo 3 campaign menu (similar to how H2A multiplayer stuff is occasionally folded under Halo 2.)
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
My favorite maps are in Halo 3 but that also seems to contain some of the most viscous mofos online. I guess having almost a decade of experience on me helps lol. I did play it a bit when it launched but it's been a while. Also, were spawn points always this bad in the game or is that a MCC specific issue with this game?
I've found myself being more successful at Halo 4 online but at times i prefer the simplicity in design offered by halo 3. It's also funny getting halfway into a match of Halo 4 and only then remembering that sprinting is a thing in that game.
I've found myself being more successful at Halo 4 online but at times i prefer the simplicity in design offered by halo 3. It's also funny getting halfway into a match of Halo 4 and only then remembering that sprinting is a thing in that game.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Thanks! I always forget that the real title is Halo 3: ODST instead of just Halo: ODST
The Real Napsta
Member
Probably because everyone played till 50 back in the day.
Enter The 36 Chambers
Member
Why is Halogaf gone?
What did you guys do
What did you guys do
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
appears they did everything but talk about the halos 1-5 plus bonus halos
Welfare
Member
#BUTTZ and got thrown into offtopic. End times were coming soon so members just kept going.
Poodlestrike
Banned
People got a little silly posting "ideas" for customizable post-match poses, then we got kicked into off-topic, then people just lost their damn minds and the thread got closed.
Sodding_Gamer
Member
Thanks. I think for those bugs it's worth the £20 asking price I've seen it around for.
I have. doesn't seem to affect other games. I'll try Halo again in a bit.
hullostranger
Member
Loving the collection so far. Running the co-op campaigns with a buddy and we are running into a bug in H2A. Outskirts keeps crashing at load. We tried all the usual fixes (reboot, clear local saves games) but it doesn't work.
Any suggestions peeps?
Any suggestions peeps?
H3 BR is garbo, don't understand how anyone can enjoy it.
bobs...onGaf
Member
On the contrary I ended up playing mcc out of curiosity yesterday - first game was br's on the pit
Reignited my love all over again
uncleniccius
Member
So, my first time campaign run continues and I have now finished Halo 3.
In terms of enjoyment I would rank the original trilogy (this is for a first time player) as:
Halo 2=Halo3>>>Halo CE
They're all good though. I may even go on and play ODST next... I NEED to finish the series before 5.
Edit: One thing I should complain about is the checkpoint system. The last mission of Halo 3 when you're fighting the flood up the hill is a f****** joke. I did the whole section to the last bit and had to do it all over again.. second time the checkpoints worked. It seems to be a common thing for checkpoints to just not register.. is it a MCC thing or a Halo thing?
In terms of enjoyment I would rank the original trilogy (this is for a first time player) as:
Halo 2=Halo3>>>Halo CE
They're all good though. I may even go on and play ODST next... I NEED to finish the series before 5.
Edit: One thing I should complain about is the checkpoint system. The last mission of Halo 3 when you're fighting the flood up the hill is a f****** joke. I did the whole section to the last bit and had to do it all over again.. second time the checkpoints worked. It seems to be a common thing for checkpoints to just not register.. is it a MCC thing or a Halo thing?
Forerunner
Member
I'd definitely recommend playing ODST, it's one of the most memorable and enjoyable of the Halos.
uncleniccius
Member
Awesome, I've heard that a lot. I'm not sure whether to play it now as I played 2/3 without a break.. that could cause me to enjoy it less. I may go to The Witcher 3 and then finish the series.
VincentMatts
Member
ODST is great, only thing i wish was different about it are the character animations during the cutscenes. Otherwise, great game.
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
anyone have online tips for getting gud at halo 3? I feel like I'm being toyed with half the time i'm out there.
I kinda know most of the maps since I played it back on the 360 but I feel like I'm not getting the weapon balance stuff, like I feel i'm never using the BR correctly for example.
I kinda know most of the maps since I played it back on the 360 but I feel like I'm not getting the weapon balance stuff, like I feel i'm never using the BR correctly for example.
Vote for br's
Halo 3 is probably the hardest game to play in the collection.
Aiming is harder due to some wonky acceleration and you have to lead your shots a little with the br.
wrong. BR in H3 is more realistic. You have to lead shots like you would IRL and every single bullet doesn't always hit perfectly. Hitscan is easy mode.
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Ragnarok Flames
Banned
ADS still fucking sucks. Y
If you like it then your opinion is invalid and you are a sheep.
If you like it then your opinion is invalid and you are a sheep.
IronWarrior
Neo Member
I think people would have responded better to it if there was better weapon feedback. Afaik there's nothing in the game to show how to lead shots or even that you need to. I absolutely hated the Halo 3 BR when I started using it because I had no clue why I kept getting beat.
Once you figure it out though none of the other precision weapons even come close to the satisfaction of the Halo 3 BR 4-shot.
The idea of leading your shots is just alien to most people, and I don't see it ever working that well in a world where you have auto aim or a reticle that turns red. Add in the unpredictability of network conditions and it's just a far more frustrating experience for many players.
Halo 3 is IMO the worst game in the collection when it comes to weapon feedback in general, either firing your gun or being on the receiving end.