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HaloGAF |OT: Anniversary| So fades the great harvest of our betrayal.
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FUBAR McDangles
Member
Still my favorite part. I quote it on occasion.
"When? The fuck you mean 'when'? Obviously now!"
Halo 2 BTB >>>> Halo 3 BTB, this is just fact.
Halo 3 maps.... But Halo 2 BR?
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
I'm excited to try Halo 3 online without lag and those common bloodshots. They should make H3 MLG settings the base gameplay across the board.
EDIT: I think people are in for a shock when we'll be able to directly compare Halo 3's gameplay speed to other Halo games, but who knows.. maybe the updates will help with the feel.
The Librarian
Banned
The Halo 3 BR should be a lot better with dedicated servers.
To be fair I'm only going to play rats nest and avalanche if I can help it the rest of the time will be CE btb or 2 whichever I fancy.
Halo 3 maps with 2's gameplay?
Never Forget, Random BR-Gate
I hope it's better too, but I don't like intentionally programmed randomness of the Halo 3 BR. For Halo, my Marksman class weapons should rely on solely my skill to hit or miss.
The Librarian
Banned
Personally preferred it to the sniper rifle-like Halo 2 BR.
User 73706
Banned
343 should bring back the wahhhhhhhmbulance.
Would be running around nonstop during Halo 4's lifespan.
Would be running around nonstop during Halo 4's lifespan.
Which was caused by a tiny skill gap in shooting from the aim assist and magnetism. Halo 2 BR definitely overpowered the sandbox, but that was because it is so damn easy to shoot in Halo 2. Halo should be a primarily mid-range firefights kind of FPS in my opinion, but that mid-range weapon(s) should take almost as much skill as the Power weapons. Halo CE did this with the Pistol, but Halo 2 failed to do it with the BR, then in Halo 3, they intentionally broke the BR so that they didn't have to reintroduce true shooting skill and the sandbox could be a little more "balanced."
nillapuddin
Member
I can think of 3 ways
Everyone Friend Everyone
Everyone "Follow" Everyone
Make a HaloGAF universal gamertag and then have everyone friend it, so you could always check that accounts online friends to find people
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
You must have been grabbing host every game if you think the Halo 2 BR was a Sniper.
Still cannot believe some people wanted a nerf instead of making the rest of the sandbox more useful. I remember when Bungie spoke of the Pistol as being a worthy contender in the hands of a skilled player.
NobleGundam
Banned
I know HTR did this. Just do it. I'd like to be involved
343 should bring back the wahhhhhhhmbulance.
Would be running around nonstop during Halo 4's lifespan.
Lol I remember that guy!
IMO, the Halo 4 Turbo BR was the best BR in the series. Halo 2's went through so many iterations that it was either the Halo 3 pistol or a zero-bloom DMR. Halo 3's served its purpose as a sniper-pinger, but it was useless at anything else beyond mid-range. Halo 4's first iteration was useless thanks to the DMR, but actually became worthwhile after the patch.
Halo 4's BR is my favorite BR to date. Both mechanically and visually, though I think the firing sound could use some work. It is one of my favorite parts of Halo 4! It just feels so perfect: the accuracy, the number of shots to kill, the fire rate, etc. That feeling when you land all your shots and that last bullet gets the headshot as the previous one breaks their shields is one of the most gratifying feels I've felt in a while. Imagine if we had gotten the game focused on the BR and only a small handful of other core weapons like we did in previous Halo games.
The proper Halo.
Though i'd prefer to have a bunch of new maps, new vehicles, Grenade Launcher, Focus Rifle, and something new thrown on top of that. And rebalanced equipment.
Not Xbone+TMCC (ie closer to 500 in total here) interested though.
LinkToTheFuture
Member
I am also in this feeling. I love the Halo 4 BR so much I use it in big team even though the DMR is probably a better choice in most situations. I like the H4 BR sound at first but I do agree it needs to sound better. That cricket sound behind the beefyness when you hear it in the distance is really awkward =/
Orochinagis
Member
Brute chopper splatters were so much fun in Halo 3, the vehicles didnt fly away with anything like you were in space and the warthogs turrets didnt suck or overload.
Vehicle map control is non existant in Halo 4 unless you have Prinz and the whole squad is protecting him
It's expensive here pretty much £400 give or take a couple of pence. That would be nice not sure that we will get it in 5 myself but who knows...
Well me and you should play it some time then if you want when it comes out? As for vehicular map control I think I do alright by myself with a banshee or wraith. Nebula is the one to ask about my performance though.
Honestly, not even knowing what Halo 5 would have would persuade me, i think. If i get Xbone, i want more than one exclusive game i'm interested in. Halo 5 should be something i'd call a game of the forever to sell me Xbone. I very much doubt that will be the case.
Of course it could end up being one.
(If it were a open-world game in the vein of Skyrim, with local co-op, that would be a GotF easily, though this ignoring the potential issues an open world Halo would have)
Prinz Eugn
Member
That reminds me, I need to save the game where I grabbed the tank and turned the game around with a Running Riot, assisted by awesome tank machine gun turreting by Booties.
It comes down to the H4 vs the H2 BR. Hm.
The H2 BR has way more reticle and bullet magnetism while the H4 BR has flinch and a bit of recoil. I think I agree, the H4 turbo BR is better simply because it takes more skill. I wish the DMR's kill time was faster though
.And a little piece of trivia for those who don't know: the H2 & H3 BRs have one-frame gaps between the bullets of a burst while the H4 BR does not. It's why a single H4 burst sounds and feels quick and punchy as opposed to being more drawn out.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
LTTP...
I like the cut of your jib mate.
You're from Tassie, yeah? Hit my GT up, same as GAF name. We play regular parties of approx. 5-12 most week nights. If matchmaking population is shit then we play customs. We're usually playing BTB these days. We also do Titanfall on X1 recently too.
I like the cut of your jib mate.
You're from Tassie, yeah? Hit my GT up, same as GAF name. We play regular parties of approx. 5-12 most week nights. If matchmaking population is shit then we play customs. We're usually playing BTB these days. We also do Titanfall on X1 recently too.
otakuderek
Member
Hey HaloGAF!
How long have you been a member of NeoGAF? How long have you lurked?
December 2008; I have been lurking HaloGAF since November 2013. I'm trying to speak up more in threads. Pretty bad at that.
How old are you? What country or state are you posting from? (Optional)
25; Virginia
How long have you been a Halo fan? Have you played all the games?
I started playing Halo back in 2003 when my buddy got a Xbox for Christmas. Played Halo and Halo 2 there until about April 2006 when got my own 360 with Halo 2. I have played all the games to this point.
What mode do you spend most of your time in?
(i.e. Multiplayer, Campaign, Forge, Firefight, Theater)
Definitely multiplayer. I do enjoy co op campaign though if I can get a good group together.
What is your favorite playlist?
(i.e. MLG, Action Sack)
Team Slayer, BTB, Team Snipers, SWAT
Help us get to know you better. (Optional)
Examples of things to include:
- Any HaloGaffers you know in real life.
Nope
- Other Halo sites/forums you have been a member of.
Nope
- Any other games you spend a lot of time playing.
I really enjoy racing games so Forza 5 right now. I'll play just about anything out there. BF4 is my current FPS until MCC comes out.
- Personal bio stuff. (occupation/hobbies/etc.)
Law by day, gamer by night. I read a lot and build Gundams. You can add me on Xbox Live if you would like: VendettaXXI. I'm always down to play whatever. Just toss an invite.
How long have you been a member of NeoGAF? How long have you lurked?
December 2008; I have been lurking HaloGAF since November 2013. I'm trying to speak up more in threads. Pretty bad at that.
How old are you? What country or state are you posting from? (Optional)
25; Virginia
How long have you been a Halo fan? Have you played all the games?
I started playing Halo back in 2003 when my buddy got a Xbox for Christmas. Played Halo and Halo 2 there until about April 2006 when got my own 360 with Halo 2. I have played all the games to this point.
What mode do you spend most of your time in?
(i.e. Multiplayer, Campaign, Forge, Firefight, Theater)
Definitely multiplayer. I do enjoy co op campaign though if I can get a good group together.
What is your favorite playlist?
(i.e. MLG, Action Sack)
Team Slayer, BTB, Team Snipers, SWAT
Help us get to know you better. (Optional)
Examples of things to include:
- Any HaloGaffers you know in real life.
Nope
- Other Halo sites/forums you have been a member of.
Nope
- Any other games you spend a lot of time playing.
I really enjoy racing games so Forza 5 right now. I'll play just about anything out there. BF4 is my current FPS until MCC comes out.
- Personal bio stuff. (occupation/hobbies/etc.)
Law by day, gamer by night. I read a lot and build Gundams. You can add me on Xbox Live if you would like: VendettaXXI. I'm always down to play whatever. Just toss an invite.
II SHABUTIE II
Neo Member
I don't know how I managed to forget Headlong.... It's easily in my top 5 Halo maps.
I can't wait to play BTB in general. H1, h2, h3 will all be fun for me.
Orochinagis
Member
Sure thing! I was a good warthog driver in Halo 3 before everything could kill you in a breeze but still dont have the money for the console right now maybe next year.
Fata1moose
Banned
In terms of big team battle maps.
Halo CE > Halo 3 > Halo 2 > Halo 4.
Sidewinder was my favorite map, can't wait to do some 8 v 8 online. Avalanche was a good spiritual successor, but falls a little short of Sidewinder. Would love to see Sidewinder back in Halo 5.
Halo CE > Halo 3 > Halo 2 > Halo 4.
Sidewinder was my favorite map, can't wait to do some 8 v 8 online. Avalanche was a good spiritual successor, but falls a little short of Sidewinder. Would love to see Sidewinder back in Halo 5.
Prinz Eugn
Member
NVM, thought you were a junior! Welcome to HaloGAF. Gundams are cool.
otakuderek
Member
I was for the longest time. I didn't become a member until roughly middle of last year. 5 years a junior lol.
nillapuddin
Member
just reminding myself Michael Wincott as the Prophet of Truth is GOAT, I honestly cannot overstate that enough.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvCdBLRWCsM
edit: I seriously make that same joe staten face everytime I hear that last line
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvCdBLRWCsM
edit: I seriously make that same joe staten face everytime I hear that last line
Enter The 36 Chambers
Member
Halo 2 has so many fantastic maps that it easy to forget some of them
All of the voices Bungie chose were so good. They got some good actors definitely.
Salty to this day about his flanderization in Halo 3.
That and oddball will be probably what I end up playing the most out of everything.
I've not got the money either as it's quite expensive still so I'm probably waiting for a while till I can get one. But when we both get one we can play together
.It comes down to the H4 vs the H2 BR. Hm.
The H2 BR has way more reticle and bullet magnetism while the H4 BR has flinch and a bit of recoil. I think I agree, the H4 turbo BR is better simply because it takes more skill. I wish the DMR's kill time was faster though
And a little piece of trivia for those who don't know: the H2 & H3 BRs have one-frame gaps between the bullets of a burst while the H4 BR does not. It's why a single H4 burst sounds and feels quick and punchy as opposed to being more drawn out.
I was going through your utility weapon spreadsheet again just now while rereading your post. I don't suppose there's a frame by frame analysis of each of the weapons on there. Of course, it'd be near impossible to get accurate and precise data for CE and 2, but it would be interesting to see.
YourExWife
Member
Every time this gets posted, my view count jumps another few hundred. It never gets old either.
"YOU GONNA WAKE UP WITH NO SOCIAL SECURITY!"
Prinz Eugn
Member
you owe me nickels brah
Ha, ah. I just finished my second MG Tallgeese (TV Colors, since I'm a picky asshole).
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
Witcher 3 is going to be great.
Check PMs.
Why? For CE, all one needs is 30 fps footage of someone firing the CE magnum at the max RoF. This video suffices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUoVJzkL5es
GoDs DeMoNaToR
Neo Member
Still Playing?
Interesting. I guess I never played enough of the turbo update to notice that it was only an 11 bullet kill.
In regards to the CE and 2 comment, you can get the data, but it isn't going to be as precise as a game where you can go in-engine frame-by-frame. Depending on the video codec used to encode the video, it could drop a game's frame here and there. Once you get a large enough sample size, precision isn't as important and fairly negligible in this case since the results aren't going to vary by large numbers.