Its weird. It feels like the Warzone maps are crafted for that purpose and the rest seem like they are all built with Forge tools. They all look and feel built in the Forge fashion. Cannot quite put my finger on it but they all look very placed and lego built together.
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Its weird. It feels like the Warzone maps are crafted for that purpose and the rest seem like they are all built with Forge tools. They all look and feel built in the Forge fashion. Cannot quite put my finger on it but they all look very placed and lego built together.
VincentMatts
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Well its because theres a lot of assets being reused and very few of them are on the ground a planet, like a snow planet. Its just a bunch of interior areas with the same assets.
I would like to see a map named something like Tower of Babel, which is a single large tower with blue team starting at bottom and red at top. Multiple routes connect two bases and some paths are large enough for vehicles.
Yeah, that's probably it. Many of them feel like they are part of a larger map that is just split.
I would try to build it in Forge if you could do Warzone maps lol
Yeah, those maps are using the same crates everywhere. Also the lighting in warzone maps seems to be more natural too, no single color palette to be seen.
You must be... so hardcore. Congratulations.
It actually just looks like a more war-like and more open-ended mode that offers a different experience with bosses and such added in. In short, it just looks fun. Which is why I play games to begin with.
VincentMatts
Member
Not to mention, the bosses on warzone will absolutely destroy the casual gamers. It might be more hectic than Arena but it is in no way more casual.
It's not all bad obviously, but there's something really weird with the way things look when they're in shadow. Characters look like they're being lit from all angles, and far brighter than you'd expect. Maybe it's a game-wide thing and it's just more noticeable here, I dunno.
soulassssns
Banned
You are not allowed to make sense on Gaf. Lol
But you are exactly right. This mode looks a lot of fun.
VincentMatts
Member
It's not all bad obviously, but there's something really weird with the way things look when they're in shadow. Characters look like they're being lit from all angles, and far brighter than you'd expect. Maybe it's a game-wide thing and it's just more noticeable here, I dunno.
Ya that doesnt look too hot. I thought you were talking about the overall map.
It's not all bad obviously, but there's something really weird with the way things look when they're in shadow. Characters look like they're being lit from all angles, and far brighter than you'd expect. Maybe it's a game-wide thing and it's just more noticeable here, I dunno.
Looks like the environement does not cast shadows on the characters. It is strange.
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
what in the hell is going on with those two characters... they look straight out of a PS2 game
The Jackdog
Member
its still compressed youtube vids right?
Glitch perhaps? It isn't a final build after all.It's not all bad obviously, but there's something really weird with the way things look when they're in shadow. Characters look like they're being lit from all angles, and far brighter than you'd expect. Maybe it's a game-wide thing and it's just more noticeable here, I dunno.
VincentMatts
Member
No idea
JumPeRJumPzZ
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ViewtifulJC
Banned
Yeah, officially not feeling the hype on Warzone. I don't like the randomness of 12 on 12 with all these AI things running about, dudes spawning with rockets or tanks or shield regens, people just running all over the place to random bases or fighting AI or just shooting each other. BTB wasn't as serious as the traditional 4v4, but it still worked on the same rules. There were a certain amount of power weapons the map to keep track of, there were only two tanks at the most, and with the size of the player counts and the maps made it more focused. Plus, they always had one objective everybody went after. There were two flags, go get them. We got a bomb, lets plant it. There are 3 territories on the map, they're not housed inside a bunch of bases where people can pick-up their Ultra Shotguns and Banshees, try to cap 2 out of 3 of those. Even the Slayer variants had more order, once again due to the size of the map, limited power weapons/vehicles, and player count.
This is gonna be alright for the casuals fresh off of Witcher 3 who think Halo is like...warthogs and shit flying everywhere and random "fun" just exploding from every corner, but personally...meh.
Get me a release date on traditional BTB, lyterboy/stinkles.
This is gonna be alright for the casuals fresh off of Witcher 3 who think Halo is like...warthogs and shit flying everywhere and random "fun" just exploding from every corner, but personally...meh.
Get me a release date on traditional BTB, lyterboy/stinkles.
I haven't paid much attention to Warzone, which is why I don't remember any of those. Looked up some screenshots and now I remember this one again:
VincentMatts
Member
That to me is exactly why im hyped on it. When im not in the mood for the Arena style gameplay, i can go into warzone and get a completely different style of game. Doesnt feel as serious and looks fun as hell. Theres literally something for everyone in this game and all for 60$.
BigEvilTurtle
Banned
Agreed. This is the chaos I looked for when playing BTB in older Halo games. I love it! At least when BTB comes out we'll have large scale battle with a bit more control and order.
SamastahSukhino
Banned
That map looks like fun. I am getting excited to see the btb maps. Any word on when they are going to be released?
"In the coming months."
It's September 27th today.
Halo 5 launches on October 27th.
These last 30 days.....
bring it.
Yeah that's what I said before, I think it's likely the map is unfinished considering this + the misaligned ocean reflections + the ramp glitch in that other video. Compare to the old Warzone videos:
It's either that or some ridiculously inconsistent maps.
Gotta love the nitpicking of screenshots from compressed Youtube videos.
"it looks like a ps2 game!"
Games gorgeous in motion.
so youll like it >
"it looks like a ps2 game!"
Games gorgeous in motion.
so youll like it >
Yeah that's what I said before, I think it's likely the map is unfinished considering this + the misaligned ocean reflections + the ramp glitch in that other video. Compare to the old Warzone videos:
It's either that or some ridiculously inconsistent maps.
Some of the people who attended the event said the build they were playing was a couple months old so it's very possible and likely that vertical slice was taken because of stability and we'll see further improvements.
Gabotron ES
Member
Man I'm gonna be playing the shot out of Warzone.
Anyone got more Warden Eternal gameplay apart from the Podtacular ones which i already watched.
Anyone got more Warden Eternal gameplay apart from the Podtacular ones which i already watched.
Savinowned
Member
So much content out... I'm torn between watching more for the hype or waiting so I get some actual surprises this year
blue_phazon
Member
Damn it sucks that arena brs don't have that classic dmr-esque scope like in war zone
Look here at 6:50
https://youtu.be/DoLDDPvHMCg
Look here at 6:50
https://youtu.be/DoLDDPvHMCg
Been playing Halo since Nov 15 2001, and that's what Halo is. They call it the sandbox. 4v4 competitive corridor crawling is not the only thing that people, even veterans, play Halo for.
Eddie_Khaled
Member
Has the game gone gold yet ?
Gabotron ES
Member
Very well said.
Plaza, Truth, & Regret.
I wasnt really feeling the Warzone footage until I watched this match... Amazing
You could tell the teams were coordinating and that's when this mode really shines... Nice comeback win by killing the Warden
This is a pretty solid video of some of the different weapons and just overall gameplay.
https://youtu.be/AtntXWWtOaw
Edit: that BR with the crazy muzzle looks awesome.
Also the gauss turret as a power weapon you're able to carry in third person is pretty great.
https://youtu.be/AtntXWWtOaw
Edit: that BR with the crazy muzzle looks awesome.
Also the gauss turret as a power weapon you're able to carry in third person is pretty great.
VincentMatts
Member
I have to say though, these guys in the videos, they keep running without letting their shields recharge. They run for 5 minutes with their shields beeping...then they die. Ya, no shit.
Thanks. Really crossing my fingers for a snowy arena map.
cartoon_soldier
Member
Stinkles, please invite Gamersyde going forward. So we can get non youtube vids.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
Wow, more weapon variety than I expected. That SAW with explosive rounds is insane.
Savinowned
Member
*Screams like a college girl*
Wait... what is that thing?
Link?