lol Yeah, I'm glad I was wrong on the recycled maps part, for now anyway, though areas from two or three chapters were taken from the campaign, but I digress. All of episode 6 still felt refreshing though, with chapter one of it probably being the strongest. Getting out of that stronghold and not spawning/respawning with any of your loadouts but just a carbine and plasma pistol was pretty intense at first.
Couldn't agree more on Regicide. Shouldn't have gotten in over those other modes.
Is it just me or is the
Spoiler:
Covenant abducting humans from the Infinity to turn them into Promethean Knights? Thinking back on the Promethean Artifact with memories of the events that occured near the end of the campaign plus the weird disappearence of Switchback, it seems possible as it feels 343 intended episode six to feel somewhat disturbing.
Originally posted by Zack Fair
When I saw the trailer I thought the harvester thing was flood =\Now I'm kind of sad they didn't come back.
Agreed.
Thought about asking you to play sometime earlier, but wasn't aware you were hesitant because of that. So if I fix my k/d by getting king numerous times on Regicide or something, then you'll play with me? awesome Meant to do that more or something like it ultimately to make up for my rough start in rustiness, but have been either lazy or unmotivated about it lately with how "meh" the playlist still feels... Depending on how they improve the lists in the future I'll become more hardcore with Halo again like I was on Reach, but for now it's just something I play only every once in awhile; hence my current ratio and why I haven't leveled up much more since forever.
Oh, and I agree about the Flood on Spartan Ops thing as well, though maybe it's too early to count them out? I mean we still have plenty episodes to go. The Harvester thing wasn't quite what I was hoping it'd be either, but loved the scenery and music.
Originally posted by Ridley_Prime
Thought about asking you to play sometime earlier, but wasn't aware you were hesitant because of that. So if I fix my k/d by getting king numerous times on Regicide or something, then you'll play with me? awesome Meant to do that more or something like it ultimately to make up for my rough start in rustiness, but have been either lazy or unmotivated about it lately with how "meh" the playlist still feels... Depending on how they improve the lists in the future I'll become more hardcore with Halo again like I was on Reach, but for now it's just something I play only every once in awhile; hence my current ratio and why I haven't leveled up much more since forever.
I know what you mean, I keep my kills about 100+ higher than my deaths. Once it starts getting too high I play big team battle and only use the vehicles and launch myself into death countless times because it's ridiculously fun. Also I only need about 50 more splatters for mastery in it.
What is your GT?
The Forge maps are actually a lot of fun and much better than the maps the game came with. A few of the smaller maps have lots of shit in the way to make the DMR a little less useful from a distance, so I find myself using the BR and Carbine more often which is good for them commendations.
Originally posted by Zack Fair
What is your GT?The Forge maps are actually a lot of fun and much better than the maps the game came with. A few of the smaller maps have lots of shit in the way to make the DMR a little less useful from a distance, so I find myself using the BR and Carbine more often which is good for them commendations.
GT??? Explain what this is.
I actually love the DMR... my favorite gun! I just wish that everyone started with a medium range gun like the AR and had to pick up a BR/DMR/Carbine/LR from the map so that every gunfight isn't a jump/strafe match from 1million meters away. I find myself using the BR a little more though because it takes one less shot than the DMR to kill and is generally better at medium range.
Not sure how I feel about snipers not being knocked out of zoom when hit anymore... makes sniping very easy.
If I can get commendations and complete challenges for War Games on custom maps I'll play them, but otherwise I'm gonna continue enjoying Team BR's: the game. I also usually only play Halo on the weekends because if I didn't restrict myself that's all I'd do.
Originally posted by Cyner
GT??? Explain what this is.I actually love the DMR... my favorite gun! I just wish that everyone started with a medium range gun like the AR and had to pick up a BR/DMR/Carbine/LR from the map so that every gunfight isn't a jump/strafe match from 1million meters away. I find myself using the BR a little more though because it takes one less shot than the DMR to kill and is generally better at medium range.
Not sure how I feel about snipers not being knocked out of zoom when hit anymore... makes sniping very easy.
If I can get commendations and complete challenges for War Games on custom maps I'll play them, but otherwise I'm gonna continue enjoying Team BR's: the game. I also usually only play Halo on the weekends because if I didn't restrict myself that's all I'd do.
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Gamertag
Hmm last I checked the BR and DMR took the same ammount of trigger presses/shots to kill an opponent(5) Unless they buffed the BR but I haven't heard of any title updates. The community forge map has some maps that favor the BR over the DMR IMO Anyways cool. Hopefully we can play sometime if my lowly K/D ratio doesn't turn you off.
Edit CSR – Competitive Skill Rank
We have been working closely with several internal teams on optimizing the ranking system, and working to integrate it into your Waypoint player profile, accessible on web, phone and tablet.
More Details:
- You will have a unique CSR visible per playlist.
- Your highest CSR across all playlists will be promoted in the player profile on Halo Waypoint.
- CSR uses familiar 1-50 scale.
- When CSR launches, everyone will start with a fresh rating.
Our targeted launch date for CSR is April 2013, and we will be re-configuring some of our most competitive playlists to accommodate the launch of the feature.
Looks very similar to what we had in Halo 3, except that the high skill isn't displayed in game. I really hope they make it maddeningly difficult to reach a 50, so that there is real separation in the ranks.
Full bulletin here: http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/01/23/The-Halo-Bulletin-12313.aspx
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343 just does not get it. Make the rank visible in-game. No one is going to bother going to waypoint. People liked ranks because everyone could see them and they could be used to brag. That is the only reason people want it, yet you're making them use waypoint? That shitty website/application that fails to properly follow stats and is down half the time? We also have to wait 4 months? F U 343. I'm surprised how a company that managed to make Halo's meta-game feel right can **** up everything else that should be child's play compared to the gameplay.
Originally posted by Zack Fair
<_< >_>Gamertag
Hmm last I checked the BR and DMR took the same ammount of trigger presses/shots to kill an opponent(5) Unless they buffed the BR but I haven't heard of any title updates. The community forge map has some maps that favor the BR over the DMR IMO Anyways cool. Hopefully we can play sometime if my lowly K/D ratio doesn't turn you off.
Can I acquire Commendations and complete War Games challenges in custom maps?
Big Halo 4 tournament
http://www.twitch.tv/arenagamingleague
Hope it gets the support it needs so the competitive Haloness doesn't die.
All Star game
If it was Brawl that was mentioned I would agree Blax, but Melee's something that easily withstands the test of time, despite not having online.
As for me, well I had a few places I was gonna go to today, then replay some Dead Space at a friend's in preparation for when we play Dead Space 3, assuming it can be done locally unlike the demo. Tomorrow or Thursday/Friday I should be more free though.
Pleased in how they increased the amount of XP you get from the campaign weekly challenges, at least. Got my 10K yesterday from doing my usual weekly thing of replaying the first level on heroic with whatever required skulls on. lol Wonder if or when Halo 4 will have any LASO (legendary all skulls on) challenges like Reach often did. Now that'll be some well-earned XP.