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Half way through the weekly already, I didn't mean to play that much...
Wait people are getting the maps already? And here I've been playing Rumble Pit non-stop like a sucker
3 games in a row I manage to get 10 skulls in Headhunter and get hit metres from the drop off point, I gotta say I am a little mad at the moment...
Wait people are getting the maps already? And here I've been playing Rumble Pit non-stop like a sucker
3 games in a row I manage to get 10 skulls in Headhunter and get hit metres from the drop off point, I gotta say I am a little mad at the moment...
I just got back into Reach after messing around with it for a bit when the game launched, so I'm complete shit for the moment.
Good lord, Big Team Battle on Hemorrhage can turn into a base-raping fest quickly if one side's vehicles get completely demolished in the initial mid-map vehicle clash. My only defense at that point is armor lock + plasma pistol, which I admit I'm getting slightly getter at using and taking out Ghosts with, but ugh the headaches that map + mode combo can produce :lol
On a side note, I've been watching a few Reach gameplay/commentaries on Machinima and trying to watch people who seriously kick ass to gain some insight. Turns out that once I decided to actually pay attention to the targeting reticle for the DMR and pistol I ended up winning DMR duels for a change. Who knew.
Good lord, Big Team Battle on Hemorrhage can turn into a base-raping fest quickly if one side's vehicles get completely demolished in the initial mid-map vehicle clash. My only defense at that point is armor lock + plasma pistol, which I admit I'm getting slightly getter at using and taking out Ghosts with, but ugh the headaches that map + mode combo can produce :lol
On a side note, I've been watching a few Reach gameplay/commentaries on Machinima and trying to watch people who seriously kick ass to gain some insight. Turns out that once I decided to actually pay attention to the targeting reticle for the DMR and pistol I ended up winning DMR duels for a change. Who knew.
Deathless Spear - 1250cR
Complete Tip of the Spear on Legendary without dying.
Now THAT'S a challenge!
Don't care much about the points. The satisfaction of seeing the final Elite
blow up in a cloud of pink mist while mere inches from slicing me in half was worth the entire cache of points from last week.
Complete Tip of the Spear on Legendary without dying.
Now THAT'S a challenge!
Don't care much about the points. The satisfaction of seeing the final Elite
blow up in a cloud of pink mist while mere inches from slicing me in half was worth the entire cache of points from last week.Slightly Live
Dirty tag dodger
Since Ghaleon and others will tour across the various maps, here's a look at Anchor 9 you may miss out on when playing.
Give these ships names!
Heavy Weapons!
Can you spot the Spartan?
How many games will you play until you discover this area?
Bungie - great environmental artists?
Or greatest environmental artists in the industry?
<3 Bungie
Give these ships names!
Heavy Weapons!
Can you spot the Spartan?
How many games will you play until you discover this area?
Bungie - great environmental artists?
Or greatest environmental artists in the industry?
<3 Bungie
Shake Appeal
Member
Can't wait to see Bungie's proper space combat game!
Is anyone else F5'ing the forums on BNet looking for stoshs next thread? :lol
BladedExpert
Member
Gat damn Dani!!
The Librarian
Banned
So the playlist will be up tomorrow?Dani said:
Grimm Fandango
Member
Congrats to those who got the maps early.
I'm going to STAY F5ing this thread tomorrow. :lol Hope they don't go out late when I'm in class and have no service D:MMaRsu said:Oh my
Man I really hope I don't miss the GAF giveaways
New Reach maps woohooo
those pictures look amazing!
Mr Vociferous
Member
In the spirit of walkthroughs, we threw a camera around each of the maps last week and cut together some footage showing off some of the their finer points. I have to say that these three skyboxes are ridiculous. Probably my favorite of any of Halo's multiplayer maps.
Anchor 9
Others should follow in our channel.
Anchor 9
Others should follow in our channel.
In which I fly over, drive through and walk around Tempest in Forge. This is mainly for spacially challenged guys like me who needed to soak in all in slowly in order to get oriented.
Stuff that surprised me (I'll admit I didn't watch any of the media preview videos, just Bungie's):
Driving the s-curve of the map, it's quite large. But jetting straight across it, it's more akin to Standoff in the distance between the bases.
There are four man cannons, two on each side of the map, facing each other. Using the ones to the left of the bases, you can jet over to the ninja tunnels to the opposing base in just a few seconds. Many a rapid invasion/flag steal will take place there.
It's very, very hilly. Snipers will have to pick their perches carefully. I don't see the sniper dominating, as there are foot routes along the sides where they can avoid view from the center almost the entire time.
I really dig the layout. It's Standoff, twisted like Avalanche, with Valhalla's hilly, open middle with lots of man cannons. And it's pretty. I'm sure Dani will give it the Anchor treatment shortly.
Stuff that surprised me (I'll admit I didn't watch any of the media preview videos, just Bungie's):
Driving the s-curve of the map, it's quite large. But jetting straight across it, it's more akin to Standoff in the distance between the bases.
There are four man cannons, two on each side of the map, facing each other. Using the ones to the left of the bases, you can jet over to the ninja tunnels to the opposing base in just a few seconds. Many a rapid invasion/flag steal will take place there.
It's very, very hilly. Snipers will have to pick their perches carefully. I don't see the sniper dominating, as there are foot routes along the sides where they can avoid view from the center almost the entire time.
I really dig the layout. It's Standoff, twisted like Avalanche, with Valhalla's hilly, open middle with lots of man cannons. And it's pretty. I'm sure Dani will give it the Anchor treatment shortly.
xxjuicesxx
Member
Thanks lybertyboy!
^Great guy.
^Great guy.
Shake Appeal
Member
Don't tease me.GhaleonEB said:
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
aesop said:
From my observation the people Urk gifted maps too are the members of HaloGAF that have been around for a very long time, I don't imagine you fall into that category.
Dax01 said:
Might be complicated since you have a vice like grip on Ghaleon's balls. :lol :lol :lol
Grimm Fandango
Member
I got class until like 3:45pm CST.
Jupiter's cock!!!
Jupiter's cock!!!
timetokill
Banned
GhaleonEB said:
Thanks for the video.
1) Was that a land mine that I saw for a split-second there?
2) BOO to that rock lip going into the cave near the waterfall. Looks like it's just there to prevent people crouch-walking their way into the base on that side.
The Librarian
Banned
I don't have class until 2 tomorrow.
1) Yup. There are several on the map; I think they're just there on the Race variant but I'm not sure. On my first attempted drive-through, I "discovered" them. :loltimetokill said:
2) And yup, that's what I was trying to show by bumping into it. Interesting thing is, that rock lip is a Forge object, it can be deleted to make a smooth path. So it was either a late addition, or a design choice they wanted players to be able to undo.
It's the entire Forge World palette, with some new rocks. (The nicest new one is a large stone bridge, something I really wish was on Forge World.) All the old rocks are re-textured to match the visual theme of the new setting. Might be a few new odds and ends in there, but from my quick check I didn't notice much new. Same buildings, etc.Raide said:Can you access the Full ForgeWorld palette too? Some picks of the new stuff would be nice.
Slightly Live
Dirty tag dodger
Breakpoint and Tempest
Steel Pillars
Tatto.... Reach! =)
>Insert witty comment here<
Candy Clouds
Scale
Babelicious
You could almost write an entire trilogy of books about the folks that built these... oh
Which Installation is this?
Lesbian Seagull
Get Yur Matrix Outta My Reach
<3 Bungie
Steel Pillars
Tatto.... Reach! =)
>Insert witty comment here<
Candy Clouds
Scale
Babelicious
You could almost write an entire trilogy of books about the folks that built these... oh
Which Installation is this?
Lesbian Seagull
Get Yur Matrix Outta My Reach
<3 Bungie
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Sai-kun said:I'm done with school till next year
Wow, you guys got done early, I still have two weeks and finals with a presentation this thursday.
Lucky you!
timetokill
Banned
GhaleonEB said:
1) Ah, makes sense for race. Hadn't even thought about it. I do wonder why they never use them for regular slayer maps though.
2) Good news that you can take it out, but still -- what an annoyance for possible assault matches :lol
Shame there's not much new in the Forge palette. Glad there are more rocks at least, but come on... no trees Bungie?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
GhaleonEB said:
Don't you just enter monitor mode then keep going up?
Slightly Live
Dirty tag dodger
RebornYeti
Member
Okay, now I'm really jealous. No more pics! The wait is
killing me.
almost
Also, if anyone has a code, I will be your best friend if you let me borrow it.
Shake Appeal
Member
Does anyone know what time the playlist will go up today/tomorrow?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Dani said:
ah didn't know that, thanks!
Grimm Fandango
Member
Dani did you use this technique to get out of Tempest?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmvkLz_x7JQ&t=2m56s
edit: nvm didn't see your post.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmvkLz_x7JQ&t=2m56s
edit: nvm didn't see your post.
Shake Appeal
Member
...cannot be overstated.Shake Appeal said:
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