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[Smokey]

Addressed a number of issues that resulted in extended matchmaking times and low matchmaking success rates.
Made a number of updates to how matchmaking progress is communicated to the player. With this update, you’ll see better, more frequent and more informative status updates throughout the matchmaking flow – so “Players Found” for example, will be displayed to let players know where they are in the matchmaking process instead of simply wondering if it’s going to connect.
The improved matchmaking flow is as follows:
Searching
Searching for more players
Players found
Finalizing matchmaking process
Connecting session
Made an update to ensure that parties stick together when returning from the post-game carnage report
Prevented the ability for players “kick” other players from matchmaking games
Made an update to ensure that the Roster correctly displays the “searching” UI rather than “My Game Session” while searching for players
Removed the possibility to boost ranking through a custom games exploit
Made an update to ensure that players cannot get stuck in the matchmaking screen during map voting
Made an update to ensure that the “Connecting to your game” message no longer incorrectly displays in the lower right of the screen during gameplay
Made an update to the “team creation” phase that allows players to be grouped by team
Made an update to prevent players from seeing the “connection failed” dialogue if disconnected during the map voting screen
Improved roster / matchmaking lobby stability
Made improvements to the accuracy and stability of the “Game Session Details” UI
Improved version compatibility

UI
Improved emblem and nameplate behavior to ensure that they do not reset to default (especially after game sessions)
Corrected career stats that did not update uniformly across different profiles in multiple titles
Improved Forge map display names in Theater
Corrected various medal inconsistencies across titles

CAMPAIGN
Made updates to the attainability of various achievements, including “Goat Roped,” “Monopolized,” “You’re Joking,” and “Devastating.”
Improved Halo: CE career stat tracking
Resolved scoring and time HUD reset and display issues
Made an update to ensure that rival emblems are displayed correctly

HALO: CE
Improved consistency and reliability of shot registration
Improved headshot hitboxes
Fixed an issue where respawning players could momentarily appear at their death location
Made an update to ensure that the match ends when the entire opposing team quits
Improved fall damage consistency (specifically in regards to uneven surfaces)
Improved Halo: CE menu and loading screen stability
Improved consistency with multikill rewards
Made an update to improve post-game carnage report accuracy for Halo: CE FFA games
Updated default language settings

HALO 2
Made an update to ensure that the team color shown in pre-game lobby matches in-game
Improved a variety of networking issues to allow for improved consistency between host and clients in peer to peer matches
Improved a variety of networking issues to allow for improved gameplay consistency
Made an update to service tag functionality, allowing for service tags to appear for all players
Improved the post-game carnage report to correctly display team color
Made an update to ensure that the match ends when the entire opposing team quits
Improved “original” medal icon functionality in split-screen
Improved host migration functionality
Corrected “headshot” stat tracking
Addressed a crash that occurred with the Scarab skull
Addressed art errors that occurred on the opening cinematics for “Uprising” and “High Charity”

HALO 2: ANNIVERSARY
Made an update to prevent players from gaining achievements in Forge
Improved Forge item display names
Resolved text overlapping issues
Improved split screen stability
Made an update to resolve the notorious “-1th” scoreboard text
Improved lobby functionality to address players not being able to reconnect to the party leader after completing a match
Improved host migration functionality
Corrected vehicle and weapon thumbnails in the “Tools of destruction” table in the post-game carnage report
Addressed a dedicated server issue that caused gameplay physics issues on Stonetown
Improved split-screen party functionality to ensure that players are not directed to a broken lobby screen after completing a game session
Improved Forge mode stability
Made an update to King of the Hill scoring to prevent multiple hills from counting down at the same time
Improved Shrine objective spawn points
Improved King of the Hill and Ninjanaut mode stability
Addressed an issue where controller vibration could persist during the pause menu
Improved Race mode respawn zones

We have additional content updates on the way, and work is already underway in an effort to continue to improve your experience with Halo: The Master Chief Collection. We thank you for your continued patience and support.

MCC is about to launch y'all

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

MCC is about to launch y'all

Oh boy! I can't wait

 

[Mrbob]

More importantly HBO GO app just went up on XB1. Halo ded game already.

Nights I should be able to play tonight. Will be home around 9 central.

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

Madden has vanced! I did it from my phone. Can someone post matchups?

 

[Greg]

Eagles @ Falcons
Lions @ Panthers
Jaguars @ Jets ***FMT GAME OF THE WEEK***
Saints @ Titans
Giants @ Dolphins
Steelers @ Bengals
Redskins @ Cowboys
Vikings @ Raiders
Bears @ Chargers
Cardinals @ Seahawks
Rams @ 49ers
Chiefs @ Ravens
Texans @ Colts
Broncos @ Browns

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

You're the best greg!

Next Vance date: sunday at 7 am pst

 

[Smokey]

Can somebody post worst records. AJ is out for 8 weeks and I'd like to where I stand in loserville. Need to see what kind of work I need to out in for that #1 pick

 

[rinse82]

 

[eznark]

Didn't they win?

Can somebody post worst records. AJ is out for 8 weeks and I'd like to know is where I stand in loserville. Need to see what kind of work I need to out in for that #1 pick

I have one win and I really don't anticipate any further such occurrences.

 

[Smokey]

I've been dying at work the last 5 mins at everything happening in this gif

 

[BigAT]

There's no Smash WiiU system bundle?

 

[Colasante]

You're the best greg!

Next Vance date: sunday at 7 am pst

Who were the players of the week?

 

[McNei1y]

There's no Smash WiiU system bundle?

Crow best time to play would probably be during the afternoon today starting around 5pm est.

 

[Ferny]

Lol why did you quote AT on that?

 

[Smokey]

Didn't they win?



I have one win and I really don't anticipate any further such occurrences.

Well I have 2. You have Aaron Rogers tho.
I have Fitzpatrick. You should get another win by default. If not there should be some investigation by FMT!

Crow best time to play would probably be during the afternoon today starting around 5pm est.

You know At is not crow right?

McNeil1y ...pls

 

[Azwethinkweiz]

I have one win and I really don't anticipate any further such occurrences.

Your division leader is 2-3. You're still in the playoff hunt.

Eagles @ Falcons
Lions @ Panthers
Jaguars @ Jets ***FMT GAME OF THE WEEK***
Saints @ Titans
Giants @ Dolphins
Steelers @ Bengals
Redskins @ Cowboys
Vikings @ Raiders
Bears @ Chargers
Cardinals @ Seahawks
Rams @ 49ers
Chiefs @ Ravens
Texans @ Colts
Broncos @ Browns

How is undefeated Rams @ undefeated Niners not game of the week?

Squall, I can play any night after 9pm Eastern, though if it's tonight I'd prefer not to play after midnight since I have work in the morning. Let me know what's good for you.

 

[TheCrow]

How is undefeated Rams @ undefeated Niners not game of the week?

Squall, I can play any night after 9pm Eastern, though if it's tonight I'd prefer not to play after midnight since I have work in the morning. Let me know what's good for you.

Its a joke because greg is the jaguars.

 

[eznark]

Well I have 2. You have Aaron Rogers tho.
I have Fitzpatrick. You should get another win by default. If not there should be some investigation by FMT!

Confidence is really important Smokey. I don't want to ruin Rodgers forever because one bad game. If that means I have to sit him after a quarter because his receivers drop 4 of 5 catch-able balls then so be it.

 

[Azwethinkweiz]

Its a joke because greg is the jaguars.

I didn't read the matchup, just saw that there was a different game of the week. I would've definitely known better if I had read it because Ferny's team would never be part of a game of the week.

 

[Somnia]

Ferny, Smokey, Sanjuro... Halo tonight? I'm taking the night off WoW for some Halo greatness!

 

[TheCrow]

I didn't read the matchup, just saw that there was a different game of the week. I would've definitely known better if I had read it because Ferny's team would never be part of a game of the week.

That dota map awareness is spreading. Soon you won't see this thread anymore.

 

[Azwethinkweiz]

That dota map awareness is spreading. Soon you won't see this thread anymore.

I'm in the WoW thread, right? How bout dat WoD, guys!

 

[Squall ASF]

Your division leader is 2-3. You're still in the playoff hunt.



How is undefeated Rams @ undefeated Niners not game of the week?

Squall, I can play any night after 9pm Eastern, though if it's tonight I'd prefer not to play after midnight since I have work in the morning. Let me know what's good for you.

I'm going to my folk's place for dinner tonight so will get home around 11pm your time (assuming you're EST). I can make it a point to get home by then and we can play right away.

 

[BigAT]

Lol why did you quote AT on that?

 

[Ferny]

I didn't read the matchup, just saw that there was a different game of the week. I would've definitely known better if I had read it because Ferny's team would never be part of a game of the week.

I'm on a two game winning streak chump!

 

[McNei1y]

I have no idea why I quoted anyone on that. Oops. Whatever.

Does halo work yet.

 

[rinse82]

Who were the players of the week?

Brandon Spikes better have won AFC DPOW. 2 INT's, one of them a TAINT.

 

[Nightz]

Welp, decided to go digital for Smash. Download's actually going a lot faster than everything else I've downloaded on my Wii U.

 

[Sokantish]

Sorry I forgot who the Saints were but Saints dude, when would you like to play?

Who were the players of the week?

NFC OPOTW: D. Murray(Cowboys) 23 car, 141 yds, 6.1 AVG, 3 TD
NFC DPOTW: K. Vaccaro(Saints) 3 INT

AFC OPOTW: D. McCluster(Titans) 19 car, 152yds, 8.0AVG, 3TD
AFC DPOTW: B. Spikes(Bills) - 5 TKL, 2 INT, 1 TD

 

[BigAT]

Sorry I forgot who the Saints were but Saints dude, when would you like to play?

Why don't you just check for the player's name in the sched-oh, that's right.

 

[Greg]

biiiiitch

 

[CB3]

Smash preloaded. Ready to throw some people in the dumpster at 9 PST

 

[TheDrizzlerJ11]

Team (Overall Record) Pass Attempts : Carries

AFC North
Ravens (4-2) 183 : 86
Bengals (3-3) 158 : 99
Browns (2-4) 116 : 125
Steelers (1-5) 128 : 94
AFC South
Titans (5-0) 73 : 144
Texans (2-4) 174 : 112
Colts (1-4) 122 : 96
Jaguars (1-4) 116 : 79
AFC East
Patriots (4-2) 200 : 96
Bills (3-3) 88 : 114
Jets (2-3) 72 : 84
Dolphins (2-4) 80 : 90
AFC West
Broncos (5-1) 156 : 131
Raiders (3-3) 129 : 83
Chiefs (3-3) 170 : 140
Chargers (2-4) 150 : 71

NFC North
Bears (2-3) 135 : 89
Lions (1-4) 142 : 83
Vikings (1-4) 119 : 70
Packers (1-5) 107 : 94
NFC South
Buccaneers (5-1) 110 : 131
Saints (4-2) 98 : 129
Panthers (3-2) 121 : 84
Falcons (2-4) 146 : 72
NFC East
Giants (5-1) 104 : 151
Eagles (4-1) 101 : 112
Cowboys (3-2) 98 : 121
Redskins (0-5) 123 : 66
NFC West
49ers (6-0) 119 : 129
Rams (5-0) 88 : 101
Seahawks (5-1) 97 : 155
Cardinals (0-6) 196 : 72

 

[mastershake]

Wait... smash is 8 player?!?!?!?!?!?

 

[McNei1y]

Wait... smash is 8 player?!?!?!?!?!?

Only online it is

 

[CB3]

Only online it is

you have that backwards

 

[McNei1y]

you have that backwards

oh.

 

[mastershake]

Do we have 8 people that are getting the game?

8 player battle royal friday night!

 

[CB3]

See what you did McNeily

 

[ph33nix]

Here are the folks I know who will have this game tonight:

Me
CB
Bob
EZ
Nightz
..................?

 

[CrimsonCommie]

Here are the folks I know who will have this game tonight:

Me
CB
Bob
EZ

..................?

Fuck all of y'all!

 

[McNei1y]

See what you did McNeily

I'm never going to help again

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

Best buy says my smash bros is ready! Going to have to leave work early now

 

[mastershake]

Best buy says my smash bros is ready! Going to have to leave work early now

I hate your face

 

[ph33nix]

Best buy says my smash bros is ready! Going to have to leave work early now

It's ready but you can't pick that shit up till tomorrow

 

[CB3]

I'm never going to help again

Is it helping if your spreading bad info, mcneily!?

 

[mastershake]

If i can't play 8 player online smash tomorrow night i swear to God McNeily....

I WILL END YOU

 

[Azwethinkweiz]

I'm going to my folk's place for dinner tonight so will get home around 11pm your time (assuming you're EST). I can make it a point to get home by then and we can play right away.

That works for me.

 

[McNei1y]

I thought I was helping! I guess I misread the information when it was released and never bothered looking any further.

shucks

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

It's ready but you can't pick that shit up till tomorrow

Check the bb thread brah. People are getting it!