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[kittens]

I was 100% joking, lol.

I always regarded Halo 4 as the fruit flavored chewable Halo. It's easier to swallow and tastes really good, but you only get half the nutrients you'd get from any other game in the series.

That's a pretty good analogy.

 

[Pfhunkie]

Nah, pretty sure it was the opposite, how do you even the playing field for people who don't memorize weapon spawn locations & timers.

If it were that question then it would have been a simple "Put timers above the spawns" answer rather than giving people the ability to call in personal ordinance after getting a certain amount of kills.

 

[Ragnarok Flames]

If it were that question then it would have been a simple "Put timers above the spawns" answer rather than giving people the ability to call in personal ordinance after getting a certain amount of kills.

we didnt need hand holding timers on the map in the original 4 games... why would they have done that?

casuals need to learn how to play instead of going the CoD route and having everything handed to them

 

[xalener]

"Fun" that was bullshit. Spartan Ops was badly written, Designed (really, cant use content on my hard drive if im a silver member) and badly executed.

Yeah, but coop makes it less that.

I genuinely enjoyed some of the missions, just as long as I didn't play them alone.

 

[Blue Ninja]

If I see anyone playing Halo 4 in the MCC, I'll delete you.

Special exception OddOne, he's gone come Nov 11 regardless.

I'll play the campaign, but multiplayer can go and fuck right off. 1/2/3 is where it's at.

 

[Pfhunkie]

we didnt need hand holding timers on the map in the original 4 games... why would they have done that?

casuals need to learn how to play instead of going the CoD route and having everything handed to them

I completely agree; just speaking for what I feel like 343 Industries would have done if that were the "problem" they were trying to solve.

 

[Onikaan]

If I see anyone playing Halo 4 in the MCC, I'll delete you.

Special exception OddOne, he's gone come Nov 11 regardless.

What about Reach?

 

[Trey]

What about Reach?

If you're playing Reach on the MCC I want what you're having.

 

[Fracas]

All y'all wanting cheap xbones check this out http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xbox-One-Co...ealed-Free-Shipping-In-The-USA-/181513203356?

RIP karl and homeboyd

 

[kittens]

If you're playing Reach on the MCC I want what you're having.

Me too :-(

 

[Tzeentch]

I know there was awareness that these decisions would be controversial, but did no one really consider how detrimental they'd be?

In my opinion the inability for HaloGAF to have a nuanced discussion about Halo 4 would make it hard to gauge the actual response to its gameplay changes and innovations, at least on this forum.

 

[Fuchsdh]

Yeah, but coop makes it less that.

I genuinely enjoyed some of the missions, just as long as I didn't play them alone.

Well it clearly was designed as co-op first, whereas Halo campaigns have been solo first.

If we cut out a third or half of the missions, I think people would have reacted much more positively. The front half just was too much of the same locations with no interesting objective.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

So we have 1 map left to be shown and coagulation pics/footage right?

Any guesses what the last map is.

Betting Ivory Tower.

 

[Onikaan]

If you're playing Reach on the MCC I want what you're having.

Me too :-(

I'm just provoking the different levels of hatred for each game. Much of it is justified.

Can't wait to play Halo 2 Online Multiplayer once again :*)

 

[NobleGundam]

I don't Hate Halo 4, but you listed all the worst things about the game as improvements.

The ordnance system killed the need for any map control at all, because anyone could just bring power weapons to themselves. As a result, what was once a characteristically mobile game became completely stagnant. No fighting for sword rooms or rocket hallways... which was kinda always the whole point of Halo since 2001.

As for the flagnum. It's a cool idea, but all it really does is doom flag carriers to certain death unless they sit in a corner while their team defends them from the entire opposing team's inevitable attack, which diverts all the focus away from defending their own flag. It would work in a game with a higher player limit than 16 (or eight in most of Halo's cases). Halo 4's player limit is 16, and 4v4 and 5v5 matches are way more common than 8v8. So...

I always regarded Halo 4 as the fruit flavored chewable Halo. It's easier to swallow and tastes really good, but you only get half the nutrients you'd get from any other game in the series.

You just got kittens'd yo shame on you

 

[-Ryn]

I have never been happier.

Remember when you guys were married?

 

[Deception]

All y'all wanting cheap xbones check this out http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xbox-One-Co...ealed-Free-Shipping-In-The-USA-/181513203356?

RIP karl and homeboyd

Holy shit that's literally shipping like 5 mins from me. If I didn't already have a bone I would totally get it.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

Remember when you guys were married?

WHO ARE YOU AND WHY DO YOU KNOW SO MUCH?!?!

 

[YourExWife]

All y'all wanting cheap xbones check this out http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xbox-One-Co...ealed-Free-Shipping-In-The-USA-/181513203356?

RIP karl and homeboyd

lol at one of the reviews: "It has the internet built in"

In my opinion the inability for HaloGAF to have a nuanced discussion about Halo 4 would make it hard to gauge the actual response to its gameplay changes and innovations, at least on this forum.

Bullshit. There were discussions, megaposts, blog posts, infographics, detailed issues lists, etc.

The moment I stopped giving a shit about having a real discussion about it was when 343's DLC had achievements for getting ordnance, using armor abilities, and straight up camping. I knew shit wasn't going to change for the rest of the game's lifecycle at the least, so what was the point after that? When I play, I spend the time fucking around with friends almost exclusively at this point.

 

[xalener]

You just got kittens'd yo shame on you

ay yo, I just got approved to post today.

It was inevitable.

 

[Pfhunkie]

I just can't believe I bought an Xbox One just so that I can play a game I've already been playing for over a decade at a lower resolution and a slower FPS than I can already on my PC with a controller rather than the mouse/keyboard I heavily prefer just because there will be a ranking system.

Never underestimate the power of a ranking system again, 343.

 

[Booties]

Anyone feels like playing halo 3, hit me up.

 

[Zoso Achilles]

Anyone feels like playing halo 3, hit me up.

I'll hop on, I was about to ask the same question.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Anyone feels like playing halo 3, hit me up.

I do, I'll shoot you an invite

Spoiler

in a few months

 

[Booties]

I'll hop on, I was about to ask the same question.

word


working on the mic situation

I do, I'll shoot you an invite

Spoiler

in a few months

lame

 

[VinFTW]

Anybody still blown away by the pro play yesterday?

I know the #weback is so tiring already but I REALLY feel like pro Halo is back.

I can't wait for countless tourneys because I LOVE the Halo community and the good guy pros that participate.

There's def. some tweaks to be made and I hope H5 is pretty close to H2 mechanically but man... blown away. Pax Prime showdown was awesome.

 

[Schryver]

Is there any information on split-screen matchmaking? If it's going to be possible are there are details on performance impact (guessing no)?

Anyone?

 

[Ramirez]

Not tried PvZ, Ram?

Nah, heard it was good though. Too late to try it out now, with Destiny next week.

If it were that question then it would have been a simple "Put timers above the spawns" answer rather than giving people the ability to call in personal ordinance after getting a certain amount of kills.

I was speaking more on random map ordnance.

 

[Mistel]

Anyone?

Splitscreen matchmaking is still in it depends which all four of them have two player max splitscreen online. It was in one of the bulletins in like the second to last or last week of June.

 

[Blueblur1]

whoosh

lol perfect

All y'all wanting cheap xbones check this out http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xbox-One-Co...ealed-Free-Shipping-In-The-USA-/181513203356?

RIP karl and homeboyd

I can't wait for mine to arrive. :-D

 

[Pfhunkie]

I was speaking more on random map ordnance.

Ah, I forgot about that. I guess they were trying to answer both questions. Yours with random ordinance and mine with personal ordinance.

 

[Schryver]

Splitscreen matchmaking is still in it depends which all four of them have two player max splitscreen online. It was in one of the bulletins in like the second to last or last week of June.

okay thanks. so tempted to buy an xbox because of this game!

 

[Homeboyd]

Son of a bitch

 

[BigEvilTurtle]

I have a question.

What exactly is the reason behind the Halo 2 Anniversary engine? It's cool that they remastered some levels and modernized the Halo 2 engine; it looks super awesome, but... why? Is it like a sneak peek into what they're going for in Halo 5? It seems like a good deal of effort for such a small portion of a collection.

 

[Mistel]

I thought H2 anni's engine is a modified four one?

 

[Ragnarok Flames]

I thought H2 anni's engine is a modified four one?

it is, thats why there are loadouts in H2A

 

[Sephzilla]

Guys, it feels really good to be hyped like a kid again for Halo

 

[HTupolev]

I thought H2 anni's engine is a modified four one?

Yes. At least at a glance, it's a smaller difference by far than even the previous Halo engine changes that happen within a generation. A lot of the work porting Halo 4 probably transitioned nicely into modifying things for H2A.

 

[Fotos]

Gonna attempt to beat the Halo 2 Legendary Campaign again.

http://www.twitch.tv/nfotos

I have the fixed FOV mod so that should be cool. I think the stream is in 60 FPS but I'm not sure.

 

[Orochinagis]

it is, thats why there are loadouts in H2A

Aww 343i could ninja implement some Halo 4 forge pieces, weapons skins, armor and stuff

Spoiler

Assassinations

 

[TheOddOne]

Remember when you guys were married?

Worst mistake of my life.

 

[Liamc723]

I know there's 6 maps being re-made in Halo 2 MP, but what about the other maps that were in Halo 2? Are these maps just going to get the normal 1080p treatment like the other games?

 

[wwm0nkey]

I know there's 6 maps being re-made in Halo 2 MP, but what about the other maps that were in Halo 2? Are these maps just going to get the normal 1080p treatment like the other games?

There are 6 maps + forge in H2A MP. In H2 MP it only got the 1080p 60fps treatment.

 

[belushy]

I know there's 6 maps being re-made in Halo 2 MP, but what about the other maps that were in Halo 2? Are these maps just going to get the normal 1080p treatment like the other games?

Yes

 

[Liamc723]

There are 6 maps + forge in H2A MP. In H2 MP it only got the 1080p 60fps treatment.

Ah that's cool then, thanks.

 

[DopeyFish]

Ah that's cool then, thanks.

Plus we get all the PC maps... Though IMO that's a better thing for CE than Halo 2.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Plus we get all the PC maps... Though IMO that's a better thing for CE than Halo 2.

Yeah H2 PC maps felt like more of a test of tools rather than actual maps.

 

[Liamc723]

Plus we get all the PC maps... Though IMO that's a better thing for CE than Halo 2.

How is the Multiplayer in Halo CE? The MCC will be my first time experiencing it.

 

[antigoon]

I was away all weekend - was anything announced at PAX aside from the Lockout remake that was revealed during the week?

 

[Pfhunkie]

Plus we get all the PC maps... Though IMO that's a better thing for CE than Halo 2.

Can't wait to play Ice Fields <3