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Just played some Team Mythic. I'm digging the maps, Orbitals art totally reminds me of Pillar of Autumn in Halo CE. Assembly triggers memories of Warlock, and Sandbox default has been pretty dull IMO. But I have to put more time into them learn the weapon spawns and so forth. It's so nice having some new maps.
So now I'm gonna dig into Sandbox and attempt a Big Team Map, it'll take a while though. Good thing I took the rest of the week off of work.
Oh and for some reason I smiled when I seen the FIN object in forge. That's a pretty cool name.
So now I'm gonna dig into Sandbox and attempt a Big Team Map, it'll take a while though. Good thing I took the rest of the week off of work.
Oh and for some reason I smiled when I seen the FIN object in forge. That's a pretty cool name.
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
Take this for what it's worth, but Corrinne Yu, Lead Engine Programmer at Microsoft's Halo Team, is speaking at this year's GDC.
https://www.cmpevents.com/GD09/a.asp?option=G&V=3&id=635685
https://www.cmpevents.com/GD09/a.asp?option=G&V=3&id=635685
its finally done [spoilers]excepts spawns and such[/spoiler]
after completing it once then having to trash the entire thing. i'm finally "finished" with my sanctuary remake.
overall view
middle
carbine and plains
sniper base
main base
i will put spawns and objective peices in tomorrow after work then put it up on my file share.
after completing it once then having to trash the entire thing. i'm finally "finished" with my sanctuary remake.
overall view
middle
carbine and plains
sniper base
main base
i will put spawns and objective peices in tomorrow after work then put it up on my file share.
Metroidvania
People called Romanes they go the house?
fin said:
Really? Have you played flag on it?
I'd have to say Multi-flag BR's on Sandbox has been my favorite selection out of all the games I've played in Mythic. Something about the way that the different situations play out in every game on that map make it my favorite so far.
Wasn't she part of Gearbox before? I seem to recall a story from somewhere making her acquisition by MS a REALLY big deal....
EDIT: ^holy shit, Five. nice work.
Grimm Fandango
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Great job, vhfive. Can't wait to try it on Saturday
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
Metroidvania said:
Mhm, but it also looks like another Microsoft Halo Team Engineer will be speaking at this year's GDC. https://www.cmpevents.com/GD09/a.asp?option=G&V=3&id=92362
I know it doesn't specify which part of MGS he's working under, but according to this old thread, he's part of the Halo Team. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=337177&highlight=ryan+payton
xxjuicesxx
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Cant figure code out or taken!
C7BY2-TVMFX-P3493- BF64H-(KDKQK)
No particular order, don't know if they mean the last ones letters or all 5 parts.
Edit: Oh this is mad old, fuck I guess I'm not nerdy enough to get these random codes.
C7BY2-TVMFX-P3493- BF64H-(KDKQK)
No particular order, don't know if they mean the last ones letters or all 5 parts.
Edit: Oh this is mad old, fuck I guess I'm not nerdy enough to get these random codes.
re: Orbital
It's a great looking map and it may grow on me, but right now I don't like it that much. It feels too confined and the grenades are the king weapon of choice for most, it seems. A SMG or Assault Rifle placement would have been nice to have on the map, as there seems to be a Plasma Rifle, Mauler, and Spikers only outside the Sniper/Rockets.
Assembley and Sandbox, I do really like. Hopefully, like Grimm and Bladed's creations, some of these builds get into ranked MM sometime within the next six months. I went through both, and they're very, very good. Turf may or may not need changes, since the map has some spots you can grenade jump to. Warlock/Mage, as already loved by the MLG forum I believe, wouldn't surprise me as a MLG game-variant soon.
I'm going to begin building a map on the normal ground in Sandbox. Thinking of making something similar to Beaver Creek or something inspiring.
It's a great looking map and it may grow on me, but right now I don't like it that much. It feels too confined and the grenades are the king weapon of choice for most, it seems. A SMG or Assault Rifle placement would have been nice to have on the map, as there seems to be a Plasma Rifle, Mauler, and Spikers only outside the Sniper/Rockets.
Assembley and Sandbox, I do really like. Hopefully, like Grimm and Bladed's creations, some of these builds get into ranked MM sometime within the next six months. I went through both, and they're very, very good. Turf may or may not need changes, since the map has some spots you can grenade jump to. Warlock/Mage, as already loved by the MLG forum I believe, wouldn't surprise me as a MLG game-variant soon.
I'm going to begin building a map on the normal ground in Sandbox. Thinking of making something similar to Beaver Creek or something inspiring.
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
I really Bungie has found a solution to their hosting woes or is at least close to finding a solution because I'd love a new Bungie Podcast.
xxjuicesxx said:
lol, I tried that shit when they first put the story up. I was really close. At first I was like mixing around the last 5 letters. Then I was like, wait, maybe it's the whole thing that's out of order. After a few combos of that, I checked Bnet forums and it was taken. : (
xxjuicesxx
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Cant catch a break in SWAT. 11 games. Teammates = -88 , Me = +35. Rank 40 --> 35. Also... SHWATGUNS LOL. :lol
Let's also support new creations, not just remakes. There will always be a better remake around the corner. Worship the Sandbox level of RISE. So good.
Speaking of worship, the map is starting to take shape now. I'm liking it over my other creation, Pitfall. It'll be done on Saturday if the gaf crew wants to add it in their gaming night but we'll see how you guys react to its craziness.
Seeing as everyone is now giving their reviews on the maps. Orbital: Best map I've downloaded for some time. I can't remember loving a map this much since Containment. Sandbox: Default feels uninspired. Tundra is to "hilly". Needs a Skybox variant. Assembly: Okay for Slayer, terrible for Objective based games. Nice present until Midship remake.
Speaking of worship, the map is starting to take shape now. I'm liking it over my other creation, Pitfall. It'll be done on Saturday if the gaf crew wants to add it in their gaming night but we'll see how you guys react to its craziness.
Seeing as everyone is now giving their reviews on the maps. Orbital: Best map I've downloaded for some time. I can't remember loving a map this much since Containment. Sandbox: Default feels uninspired. Tundra is to "hilly". Needs a Skybox variant. Assembly: Okay for Slayer, terrible for Objective based games. Nice present until Midship remake.
Orbital is pretty lame and the more I play on the map the more I dislike it.Striker said:
The hilly perimeter of of Sandbox surface really hurts its forging potential. You can't wall the perimeter off and it's really difficult to build on it. This fact has made me hesitant to dump much time into a surface variant.Striker said:
Next on my agenda is a Beaver Creek remake in the crypt. I've done an original and am happy at how it turned out so I think I deserve to sit back and pump out a remake. I'll see how much time I can scrounge up this weekend.
Slightly Live
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Tashi0106 said:
=( Keep trying dude. You deserve some luck.
The Librarian
Banned
GhaleonEB said:
I agree. And for a fairly small map, it can take forever to get from one area to another. Orbital is the snoozer in the bunch, imo.Striker said:
Assembly is now the best small map in Halo 3. Sandbox plays a hell of a lot better than it looks, and has a ton of potential thanks to Forge.
So one of my friends has been working on a Facility remake in the crypt:
[DOWNLOAD LINK]FyreWulff said:Facility, Sandbox edition.
Much better than my Foundry variant.
I like it because I did that with zero glitches. Not even save and quit hover glitch.
edit: images
the iconic main hallway
the tankrooms (overhead)
the back hallway under bathrooms
Quantum of Wortstice
Hello all !
Me again trying to get rid of the 3 maps that came with Halo Wars.
This time, it's a friend of mine that got the LE game for his bday and dont even own Halo 3 !
So if anyone in Canada is interested, he would like to trade the map code against some Canadian microsoft points.
Paypal monies could also be accepted.
PM me at once !
Me again trying to get rid of the 3 maps that came with Halo Wars.
This time, it's a friend of mine that got the LE game for his bday and dont even own Halo 3 !
So if anyone in Canada is interested, he would like to trade the map code against some Canadian microsoft points.
Paypal monies could also be accepted.
PM me at once !
I really enjoyed this:
Destructoid: How Killzone 2 is blatantly better than Halo 3
I'll leave it to someone else to post in the KZ2 thread, though.
Destructoid: How Killzone 2 is blatantly better than Halo 3
I'll leave it to someone else to post in the KZ2 thread, though.
BladedExpert
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Jesus...I've been playing Halo Wars for a few days now and just checked my fileshare on B.net. 1,218 downloads of Mage V2....thats fucking ridiculous. I'm blown away...
BladedExpert
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Louis Wu said:And with a 95% approval rating, too.
ePeen growing...:lol
Slightly Live
Dirty tag dodger
Louis Wu said:
Captain Blood
Member
Louis Wu said:
That is Hilarious!!:lol
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Louis Wu said:
:lol
That was great.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Where can I download Mage v2?
That it's confusing. But more to the point, it's unnecessarily confusing. Of all the Halo 3 maps, it has the least intuitive layout. I like the idea of being able to see the other team as you spawn, but the way the map both shifts levels and doubles back in the center is really disorienting; I'm still hearing in every game some variation of "where the fuck am I?" from my team. I think something like Elongation but doubled over around a corner, with side routes, would have worked better.Dax01 said:
But as I said, once teams actually find each other, the combat is great. The cover, the corners, the shootouts from the overlooks - great stuff. It's just an example of a counterintuitive map design.
I still have no mental concept of the layout.
/tinfoilhat
So I've been meaning to get back into Halo a bit more, but the last few times I've played any of the playlists, I've been getting destroyed.
I used to be fairly decent (I think level 41 was my highest, can't remember), but my skill level is nowhere near what it used to be.
How does the system work to balance out games? Should I expect an easier time with things after a while if I go on big losing streaks? Are the social playlists skill-based? Seems like those even match me up against people that demolish me.
It just gets frustrating and I find myself not wanting to play anymore after a bunch of extremely bad losses.
So I've been meaning to get back into Halo a bit more, but the last few times I've played any of the playlists, I've been getting destroyed.
I used to be fairly decent (I think level 41 was my highest, can't remember), but my skill level is nowhere near what it used to be.
How does the system work to balance out games? Should I expect an easier time with things after a while if I go on big losing streaks? Are the social playlists skill-based? Seems like those even match me up against people that demolish me.
It just gets frustrating and I find myself not wanting to play anymore after a bunch of extremely bad losses.
GM Bullfrog
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GhaleonEB said:
I recall Shishka calling it 2 horseshoes stacked ontop of one another and then offset. Now that I have played it a couple times I have it down. I usually refer to each of the hallways by what power weapon they lead too Rockets or Snipe.
backflip10019
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:lol I used to write for Dtoid back in the day. Good times.Louis Wu said:
MY LORD ITS HUGE!!!!BladedExpert said:
backflip10019
Member
Yeah, this is one of the biggest problems with Halo. If I were you, I'd stay out of ranked matches for a little while and try to get back in the swing of the game in social matches. Either that or play a playlist that you're a lower level in. In the past few months, the skill level of Halo has jumped up enormously imo. It's no wonder that you're finding yourself losing a lot of matches at your highest skill level.winnarps said:
BladedExpert
Member
Tashi0106 said:
A few epic matches yeah. 3 scarabs vs 20 scorpion tanks....shit gets crazy. Mostly we steam roll the other team in 15 minutes with a 60-70 Gauss hog rush
they never see it coming....BladedExpert said:A few epic matches yeah. 3 scarabs vs 20 scorpion tanks....shit gets crazy. Mostly we steam roll the other team in 15 minutes with a 60-70 Gauss hog rush
oh my god that sounds fucking awesome.
backflip10019 said:
you've been playing a lot of MLG lately. The skill level in that playlist is significantly higher than any playlist that I've played. Actually I take that back, Swords in Love Wolves requires insane amounts of skill. Lol, I played Lone Wolves for the 2nd time since the last update and the first gametype was Swords on Guardian. I veto, expecting the other 46-48's to veto with me...not a single fucking one do. Shit was soooo dumb. I just wanna get my 50 in that and never play it again.
xxjuicesxx
Member
Tashi0106 said:
You lucky bastard Swords only accounts for 3.5% of Lone Wolves~! I need my steppin razor! 3.5%!
xxjuicesxx
Member
Willeth said:
I wonder what the most epic sword clash battle was?
backflip10019
Member
<---- Pro swords player.
Slightly Live
Dirty tag dodger
The slight lag due to cross American UK distances mean swords rarely is enjoyable for me. Though, I got my Steppin Razor recently due to the heavens aligning, so I can't complain.
Too fucking true.
backflip10019 said:
Too fucking true.
xxjuicesxx
Member
backflip10019 said:
fixed.
BladedExpert
Member
backflip10019 said:
Fixed
backflip10019
Member
Damn, why am I only good with such inconsequential weapons? :/
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